18 Sketch Perspectives

Collective Drawings from the Experiment examining both one and two perspectives

Theory

"The Abstraction of Ambient Light in Post-Modernity"

Inspired by contemporary architecture and the study of Louis Kahn in ARCH 1121 (excerpt below), I wanted to further explore the physical refraction and figurative abstraction of light in Experiment 3. Focusing on how textured glass surfaces interact with sunlight and what effect this has on the ambience of a space. 

Excerpt from my W9 ARCH 1121 Essay:

Kahn in his theories about light accentuates how technology has altered the possibilities of design for architects [1]. Kahn elevates “the window” as “most marvellous element in a room.” [2] The capacity to set the “range of mood offered from morning to night” [2] empowers Kahn to be able to entirely control the atmosphere of a space.

Sources:

1.  Kohane, Peter, “Louis Kahn and Art of Drawing a Room” (Sydney: University of New South Wales, Jan 1 2009)

2.     Kahn, Louis, “The Room, The street and the Human Agreement” (AIA Journal, September 1971)

W3: Textures

Model Integration

The Architecture

My concept of the 'futuristic' and theme of technology are most evident in the design of the roof for the Light Rail Stop. Comprised of abstract triangular forms, I was inspired by the potential to experiment with 3D shapes through digital programs. 

An essential feature of the design were the pillars created by experimentation with curves and the follow-me tool. Highlighting one of the organic series in my custom textures, the pillars are also representative of collaboration concept as a supportive structural tool akin to the trunk of a tree.

Last but not least, this photo displays the other two custom textures integrated into the final design. 

Firstly on the supports for the stairs, created using the paint bucket tool combined with a digitalised axonometric, and the railing, a separate object made over stencil of the box texture series. 

Final Lumion File
Final Sketchup File

2 Concepts

The two concepts I have chosen, as inspired by Zaha Hadid and Herzog and De Meuron (HDM), are:

Futuristic: the idea of how computers have altered the nature architecture and allowed the design of improbable forms. As exemplified by the Beijing Olympic Stadium known as the 'Bird Nest' designed by HDM as well as the renowned curved and monolithic forms of Zaha Hadid.

This concept also strongly ties in with theme of technology which I have represented in my design of the light rail stop. I selected this theme from specified list due to the prevalence of cutting-edge technology that is created, taught and shared at university.

Collaboration: idea of working together on an architectural project whether this be with artists on a building or interactions with the public

This concept also helps symbolically situate my design within in its urban context. As a fundamental ideal to any public university, collaboration is vital to any of the work done by researchers, students and tutors.