UNSW ARCH1101 T1 2015 William Cupido

Monday, 29 June 2015

ARCH1101 Exp 3 Update 2: New Additions

More changes have been made to the overall design of the structure, including the addition of more levels.

ARCH1101 Exp 3 Moving Element: The Floating Workshop

The Floating Workshop

This is the first of two movable elements that I hope to integrate with the overall structure. Previously, I have stated my desire for two 'floating' platforms that will cling on to the sides of the overall structure. Now, I have decided to experiment with the effect of the capability of moving one of these platforms.

The 'Floating' Workshop will sit on a simple railing system

A close up of the railing system

The railing system will transport the structure along the sides of the building

The individual parts of the railing system

ARCH1101 Exp 3 Update 1: New Spaces

I have decided on adding an extra space next to the outdoor walkway that will serve as potential spaces for students or staff (or both?).

ARCH1101 Exp 3 Week 5 Independent Study

Location within the campus

I have decided to situate the building between the Squarehouse and NIDA. The finished building is to act as both a School of Architecture and as a bridge that serves to physically connect the Squarehouse with NIDA.

Changes/Updates

Once again, I've continued to experiment with moving around the different shapes

This is the first proposed plan for the School of Architecture.

I am considering including two gallery locations: the first, within the confines of the main foyer. This gallery space will exhibit student works from the School of Architecture. The second location will be within the outdoor walkway that directly connects to NIDA. Due to its close proximity to NIDA, this particular gallery space is intended for exhibitions of art and design projects that relate both to the fields of the built environment and the dramatic arts e.g. Set Design projects, etc.

The Library and the offices is intended to resemble 'floating' platforms that seemingly and effortlessly cling on to the sides of the main structure. The main material that will be used will be glass, as this will help in achieving the overall illusion of weightlessness and the 'floating' effect.

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

ARCH1101 Exp 3 Week 4 Independent Study

36 Textures

I had also selected the themes of 'fluidity', 'robotic' and 'freedom'. The textures in 'fluidity' were produced based on the concept of being free-flowing while maintaining structure and order. The 'robotic' textures were based on the idea of the influence of technology in our lives today. It is this dichotomy that has allowed me to attempt to display the rigid textures of electronics and machines in conjunction with elements influenced by natural forms. The theme of 'freedom' is an integral aspect of movement, whether it is human movement in urban areas or other forms of movement in the natural environment. Birds such as eagles and the like are the epitome of freedom, in terms of their ability to move and the acceptance of their symbolism of freedom by many social groups. The basis of the 'freedom' textures were different types of bird feathers, from eagles to peacocks feathers.

Since last week, I have decided to completely change the structural design of the model. The change was undertaken mainly because of the lack of interest in the shape and style of the previous model. I am heavily influenced by the works of Mies Van der Rohe.

Barcelona Pavillion

Farnsworth House

I am intrigued by how the non-complex and very ordered design of his buildings have the potential to define the overall aesthetics. I am also interested in how he uses simple shapes and forms, and the way he manipulates a limited amount of space that is available. His use of straight lines to order and structure his designs is something I am able to relate to.

This is the updated design of the building.