EXPERIMENT THREE: THE BRIDGE

The Bridge

1. THE MASHUP OF THREE NEWS ARTICLES
mashup
2. THE 18 SKETCH PERSPECTIVES
one point | two point 
3. THE 36 CUSTOM TEXTURES
textures
4. THE MOVING ELEMENTS
moving elements
5. THE IMAGE CAPTURES AND ARCHITECTURE
drafts | final
lumion download

DEVELOPED LUMION ENVIRONMENT

Unfortunately I cannot edit the glass texture in Lumion without the entire model turning black every time. I have tried everything but it seems I can only have my textures show up or the glass be clear so I have included images of the textures without the clear glass.

The bridge explores the idea of using alternate building materials than what is typically expected. In my model, I have used glass in order to incorporate the elements of the Farnsworth house. 

The natural light is able to brighten the feeling of a dull building and create an atmosphere within. As an engineering school, the classic columns and cubic style are suitably themed. 

Open plan library offering meeting rooms for students and study space 

Textured library floor

The library spans several floors and connects the bridge to the ground plane

Looking out towards the UNSW campus, where the bridge begins

Faculty offices and walkway stretching across Anzac parade

Textured walls

Light filled studio room

Textured walls of the studios

A walkthrough featuring the moving elements:

DRAFT LUMION ENVIRONMENTS

 Draft 1: Inspired by Farnsworth House 

Draft 2:

MOVING ELEMENTS

1. Bridge for circulation

2. Sun shade for privacy

 

Textures

original version

Progress

things to work on:

- bridge in context

- bridge aspects vs just an elevated building

- needs further development

- work on the spaces

- moving elements

Week 3

Farnsworth House

- Glass/concrete use
- Undefined spaces
- Simple form

Developed model:

Arcticle Mashup

An experienced furniture manufacturer from Grantham has come up with an innovative idea which he believes could revolutionise the building industry.

"While concrete is the most commonly used construction material on earth, it is also the biggest in terms of environmental impact," said Yahya "Gino" Kurama, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and earth sciences, who is leading the research effort.
The use of timber as a structural material in tall buildings is an area of emerging interest for its variety of potential benefits; the most obvious being that it is a renewable resource, unlike prevailing construction methods which use concrete and steel. 

He states that the key is to use something lighter, cheaper and, if treated right, stronger than many conventional construction materials. 

Their research also addressed the deflection behavior, or how much a structure would continue to deform, over a long period of use under normal day-to-day loading and environmental conditions for the first time.
This could be the answer for improving many world problems – for example air quality, as it will produce lower carbon emissions. To manufacture equivalent products in steel or aluminium, in their high production, there is a high energy consumption and pollution.
The research is also investigating other potential benefits, such as reduced costs and improved construction timescales, increased fire resistance, and significant reduction in the overall weight of buildings. 

Judith Hawkins. Grantham Journal, http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/local/big-interview-granthamian-believes-buildings-of-the-future-could-be-built-out-of-bamboo-1-7369261#ixzz48J9JhrXw (accessed 10/5/2016)

University of Cambridge. "Timber skyscrapers could transform London's skyline." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160408102359.htm (accessed 10/5/2016).

University of Notre Dame. "Why not recycled concrete?." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160208183451.htm (accessed 10/5/2016).

One point perspectives

PROJECT TWO: The Space Between

1. THE TWO CONCEPTS

Class | Further explored

2 .THE 18 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS

Part 1 | Part 2

3. THE 36 CUSTOM TEXTURES

4. THE IMAGE CAPTURES AND ARCHITECTURE

Lumion file (Kellyfinal.ls6) | Sketchup file

Project #2 Final Lumion

Electro-liquid Aggregation Concept: 

Appearance influenced by the evolving nature of architecture

Theme: sustainability

As humanity develops, more and more of our environment is destroyed, however, in recent times, society has made more conscious choices in caring for the environment. In the evolving nature of architecture, architects have explored incorporating our natural world within the built environment. 

Inspiration

Front view

View of street

Location at UNSW

The encased garden within the light rail stop replaces the vegetation that was lost in creating the structure. Passing cars will first see the plants and stone feature as opposed to a built structure. 

I used a custom wood texture from one of the dark textures as it is environmentally friendly and gives commuters an escape from the monotonous brick and concrete structures surrounding UNSW. It also helps incorporate the green elements into the structure.  

A grass rooftop with vegetation incorporates more of the natural environment into the tram stop. The glass panel allows sun light to penetrate the structure and connects commuters to the outside world. 

Concepts

Jørn Utzon
1. Changing perspective for the viewer.
2. To be created in response to a location and be unsuitable somewhere else.
3. A rebellion from convention.
4. Architecture is not static, it keeps evolving.
5. A marriage of form and function.

Richard Leplastrier

1. Simplicity amplifies the context.
2. Undefined threshold.
3. Propogation of personal connection.
4. A mechanism for gathering and community.
5. An appearance influenced by activity.

(From Chris's blog)

Project #2 Textures

Unedited version

Project #2: Lumion Screenshot

Appearance influenced by the evolving nature of architecture

Project #2: Combined version

A marriage of form and function + Undefined threshold

A mechanism for gathering and community + 

Changing perspective for the viewer

Architecture is not static, it keeps evolving + An appearance influenced by activity