Week 10

Week 10:

Lecture: Guest Lecturer: Alexis Sanel.

One of the most interesting points Alexis mentioned was when she suggested that a client is not asking the architect for a rundown of the entire design process – they really just want a solution to a very simple requirement. I believe that if we break this project down to its bare bones we may find a very simple solution to a relatively complex problem.

Tutorial: Project feedback.

I have started to consider some of the events that might take place in my building. Apart from the obvious activity of shopping I would like to create a place where many recreational pursuits can be had.

I used today’s tutorial to bounce ideas off my team members and see if I could broaden my scope with what they were working on. I have started to think about how the building could work in 3 dimensions and how people could navigate/circulate through and around it.

 

 

This scribble shows an early attempt at form, but more importantly it shows that I am exploring the possibility of open public space on the Warmington St side. I am also attempting to find a position for the automated vending mechanism (pyramidal form in centre of site).

 

This illustration is similar but goes into slightly more detail as to how I might propose that the form is broken down and shaded walkways might work for protection.

 

 

This is a very rough sketch of 3D forms and how they might occupy the site.

 

 

Here I am looking at melding the forms back together into one continuous form.

 

 

This plan view explores view points and that I may be able to use the carpark (on right) wall as a point of entertainment for patrons. The smaller structure on the far left is a transit centre.

 

 

 

Previous two images: I am looking at breaking down the forms to allow for ground level exploration.