ARCH1101

Concept

Imagination of the bridge edges where people are programmed to move in and out periodically integrating the existing school and surrounding context with the Architecture School into one form. It is materially and spatially dynamic of both natural and synthetic/recycled materials. Organic shapes and continuous surface are designed to articulate the concept of movement.

The bridge from three buildings and entrance on each side of the road provides access to the school.

Use of innovative design and materials applied in door and window elements creates an ever-changing surface that rhythmically expands and contracts. Skylight reveal its interiors or allow light to flood in, they are kinetic windows that the blinds can fold upwards acclimated by sunlight at different times of the day. It can shade against strong sun during afternoon when there is a lecture and provides adequate day light when needed.

References:

https://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/18/kinetic-wall-barkow-leibinger-elements-venice-biennale-2014/

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/02/25/koniecznys-ark-secure-concrete-house-perched-steep-polish-hillside-architecture-residential/

One point perspective( above/ at eye level / below )

Two point perspective ( above/ at eye level / below )

36 Custom Textures

EVOLUTION

SCALOR

ROTATIONAL

DIFFUSION

LINEAR

CONTINUAL

3 Chosen Textures

EVOLUTION: Applied on moving element- Kinetic Facade

SCALOR: Applied on Academic Staff Office's flooring

DIFFUSIONL: Applied on moving element- Skylight Panels

Plans with rooms

Section Views

Section view from the east

Section View from the west: Library is build around the middle part of the building integrated with the bridge which is circulated and gives adequate natural light into the space.

Images

Skylight has a kinetic carbon steel panels which are adjustable and move vertically to shade out the strong sunlight or darker room is needed for Lecture theater room.

Hallway of the bridge, where connected both related building. People can access from the main entrances on ground floor, or pass through the bridge to the library and studios.

Skylight on each hallway provides adequate natural light into the concrete block.

Another moving element is the facade of the studio with pivotal door inspiration creating a grand entrance with materialistic simplicity that has both visual appeal and technological advance. The pivot door made of aluminium panel entering the studio space creates a focal point in the large gathering space.

With the site, the Architecture school is built above the road with supporting columns and solid materials such as concrete and steel is widely used in the building structure. Yet, remain its organic shape of the bridge and enclosed with curtain wall to provide adequate natural light into its built form.

SketchUp Model Link

Note: Due to technical problems, I apologized that I am not able to export my SketchUp Model into Lumion. Yet I have did renders and captures images in different point of views of my model.

Note: drawings and sketches are uploaded in previous post.

Longitudinal Section

Cross Section

Showroom - It shows the space for Louise Bourgeois' sculptures which is connected with the stairs to below ground studio.
The 'spiral' stair is from the ground floor to Issey Miyake's studio. There is a reception or information counter below the staircase.
There is a pathway from outdoor access to his studio which is also an entrance for the showroom where people walk down by the spiral stairs.
The building is formed by organic and more fluid shape in approach to the art work of both clients that is feminine and conjunction by descriptive words, with integration of textures to their design styles applied to the building.