Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Final 500 Words
The concept, themes and ideas incorporated in my scheme was heavily influenced from the research and analysis from the tier2 papers. The themes that have been significant in designing my model were nature and nonlinear systems, in which briefly is how nature through both its function and formality influenced architecture. Through these two themes, it gave me an idea of creating a structure that is almost cell-like, and thought it would be an amazing experience being able to stand below or even see the structure in context on the site.
Non-linear systems explored my themes of natural form and function furthermore through its extremity in terms of form. Non-linear systems specifically explore the use of curvilinear geometries, geometries which cannot be bound by two points, hence not being a straight line.
The cell structure explores the ideas of both the themes of nature and non-linear systems; furthermore I believe also fits perfectly in context with the site. Part of the scheme for my designed model was to incorporate the environment to my own model. For example, in designing a cell structure, yet placing it in an urban environment, or in a busy city environment where the model would be surrounded by high-rise buildings, the cell-structure would appear alienated, as both its form and functionality don’t fit in with its surroundings.
In placing the cell-structure along where the Bennelong Apartments would be, I believe creates a strong sense of relationship between nature/environment and the building. The building which is almost devoured by the greenery as well as the ocean justifies the strong relationship between the environment and the structure. Furthermore through the open ‘holes’ representing a cell, it would obviously illuminate natural lighting into the structure, whether the holes would be covered in glass or left as a void, the relationship between nature and the building would still be strong.
I believe the idea of curvilinear form also fits well in its context of site, as the site the Bennelong apartments are located on is slightly curvature. In having similarities with its location, i believe it creates a much more suitable place for a cell-structure to be in context with the site. I also believe the cell-model would be aesthetically pleasing as it represents nature and is surrounded by nature, but also through its aesthetical forms. The cell structure would be able to be seen from nearly high-rise buildings as well as from the ocean, which I believe would definitely captivate a tourist/viewers attention, and also have a sense of ‘invitation’ to the structure, as the structure is dominantly ‘open’. Through the ideas of aesthetics and ‘openness’, it would want the viewer to gain an experience through the cell structure.
The cell structure in architectural terms, would not be suited as a home or office building.
Through the latitudinal and longitudinal section guides, it can be illustrated that the model/structure would entirely be open, and would be a structure that would be a public access. In terms of architecture, because of the dominant open spaces, it is best considered an architectural sculpture which explores the schemes of curvilinear and extreme geometries in architecture. In being a public access structure, the model could be in my opinion a popular spot for picnics. In relation to the site, it is dominantly surrounded by nature, hence the structure being about to dwell in its site context.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)