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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2015 SUBJECT STUDENT BOOK

Xiao Jing (Maggie) Hu 640996

Tutor Name + Group Number

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CONTENTS: 1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Point/Line/Plane1.2 Frame & Infill 1.3 Mass

2.0 CONCEPT MASS 3D MODEL2.1 Design development intro & Digitization2.2 Outcome

3.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION 3.1 Site analysis and Conceptacle3.2 Concept and Sketch design3.3 Design Development3.4 Final Design drawings3.5 Final Design Model

4.0 Reflection.

5.0 Bibliography

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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS

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1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE

The Barcelona Pavillion was a temporary pavillion. Its made up mostly of horizonal and vertical planes, when viewed at certain angles the planes appear to be lines thus creating a changing array of lines and planes as you walk around it. The pebbles in the pond are the only small/circular objects in the pavillion, they represent point.

My model is inspired by the contour lines on a maps, and creates steps for people to sit on, as well as “islands” of grass for others to relax on. The placement of the wooden edges gives the effect of lines.

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1.2 FRAME & INFILL

Federation Square is a famous example of frame and infill, the use of clear infill creates an interesting constrast between dark and light. The irregular frame work in this structure also creates interesting shadows and an interesting way to view the scene on the other side of the structure. The transparent quality of glass makes the framework an object for viewing instead of creating a visual barrier.

For my model, I wanted to create a structure that was vastly different for poeple approaching it from different angles. From one side, it allows the user to pass straight through the structure, but approaching from the other side, and you are confronted by a complete maze like path that allows you the explore the bottom of the structure. the framework on this structure also creates a perfect grid (minus the corner) when viewed perfectly from the front.

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1.3 MASS

Innovation Center UC – Anacleto Angelini is a giant concrete monolithic structure which appears of have areas subjected from it (the deeply recessed windows). The clean edges of this building opposes the organic natural of earth and mass, yet it’s simplicity, material and size mirror characteristics od an above ground rock/mountain.

My drawing is inspired by organic caves and the tunnel houses of Cooper Pedy . The roof of these caves are usually left undisturbed, in their natural forms, a fraying kind of mass whereas the floor is compacted down into flat and smooth flooring for the people living in these old mine tunnels.

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2.0 CONCEPT MASS 3D MODEL 2.1 DIGITIZATION & Design Development Intro

My 3D model is a stylised version of the natural crumbling ceiling of organic caves contrasting with the perfectly smooth ground surface which is man made. I love the way the two interact, the organic mass above and the space below are interlocking and opposing elements.

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2.2 OUTCOME

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3.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION

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3.1 SITE ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTACLE

The choosen site was inspired by the theme of secrets. This site is set on the corner most further from the landing, can be glimpsed from the highway but not fully shown and is on an off shoot path which lead me to believe I had stumbled on something secretive and unique when i first arrived on this site. This site also cannot be seen from the path leading to it as it is over a small hill.

The diagrams before show that the site is very exposed to wind and sun. THis site also has 180 degrees of water front views which can be utilised.

Sun Path

Contour map of Herring island

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Sun Path Diagram


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Wind Path Diagram

Noise Source (Highway)


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Noise Diagram

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3.2 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN

My concept that I devised from my conceptacle was the idea of interlocking elements that are opposites. My idea was to make a mass balanced by either a delicate framework or rows of parallel planes that allows people to view all the way through the pavillion from certain angles. I also wanted to create a underground floor which is also an opposite and opposing element to the above ground part of the pavillion. The undergound area is to house the time capsule and the ulitilies.

The two levels interact through light and the filtering of light from the first floor to the second. I also wanted the roof and the parallel planes of the pavillion to interlock with an organic wave surface which would create interesting internal conditions and views.

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3.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

I derived the shape of the pavillion from the triangular site. The ground floor of the pavillion cannot be accessed from the ground level forcing those who want to explore the “secrets” of the pavillion on to a journey through the dark underground “vault” then into the light where the glass of the pavillion provides two unique ways for them to view the river front. One side creates a clean view and the another creates a shattered image of the scene in front of them. The refractal qualities of the glass makes fror a very unique view. The wave roof also provides interest. The two smaller spaces on the side of the big main space are the smaller “secret” spaces.

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3.4 FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS

The final design is a two layer pavillion that takes the user on a journey from the outside, into the dark then back out into the light where they are represented with a “secret” which infact was infront of them the whole time, the pavillion provides two unique ways to view the waterfront which was the “secret” all along. The materials choosen for the planes is glass as it allows people to see in and out of the pavillion as well as having a refractal quality which creates the two viewing conditions. The roof is made of curved wood and it contrasts the glass in many ways, its organic and formed into a flowing shape opposed to the straight and crisp lines of the glass.

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3.5 FINAL DESIGN MODEL

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4.0 REFLECTION

Overall, I was relatively happy with the work I produced, I found areas in which I had my weaknesses and needed to work on more in the future. I enjoyed the modelmaking component of the subject as well as having feedback to help with the development of my designs. I found the presentational componenets and the developement of ideas quite challenging as I am a very production orientated person. My ideas tend of be under refined. I also found the scale drawings components difficult and my scale drawings lacked presentational value. I enjoyed the three small exercises at the start of the semester, elements of which could be incorporated into the design of the pavillion. The feedback from other tutors we haven’t been working with all semester was good. In hindsight the roof of the structure was a bit clumsy compared to the elegance of the glass planes, and a better concept could have been applied there. If I could redo this pavillion, I would redesign the roof structure or even leave it out, revealing the glass planes with the curves alone the top. I also enjoyed making the models for this pavillion.

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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Admin (2014) Barcelona Pavilion by Mies Vander Rohe. Available at: http://www.designacademia.com/barcelona-pavilion-by-mies-vander-rohe/ (Accessed: 1June 2015)

Elemental builds ‘monolithic’ concrete innovation centre in Chile (2014) Available at: http://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/05/elemental-innovation-center-uc-anacleto-angelini-university-concrete-santiago-chile/ (Accessed: 5 June 2015)

Gillian (no date) Melbourne Curious: August 2010. Available at: http://melbournecurious.blogspot.com.au/2010_08_01_archive.html (Accessed: 4 June 2015)

Nick (no date) Melbourne Fresh Daily: FEDERATION SQUARE EXTERIOR vs INTERIOR. Available at: http://melbournedaily.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/federation-square-exterior-vs-interior.html (Accessed: 4 June 2015)

Powley, K. (no date) Melbourne’s Federation Square voted one of the world’s best public squares. Available at: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/melbournes-federation-square-voted-one-of-the-worlds-best-public-squares/story-fni0fit3-1227007388597 (Accessed: 4 June 2015)

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