I began looking at the eve treatment to the Northern face of the new structure. I wanted to achieve a flat uniform facade without compromising shade and balcony space. A two skinned option was developed. See below. An external opening gave the uniformed outside appearance while the internals could be opened or closed to suit by the use of glass bi-folds. Privacy was not compromised either.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Development of void spaces
The void spaces began taking shape after working out the plan clashes to the existing. I began pursuing the notion of skewing the vertical element and making the columns follow suit. This in my opinion was quite effective as it broke up the vertical height a bit and added some intrigue to the design.
Roof type beams were placed on top and the atrium portals were created.
Level 1 existing level to become new level 3 (click image to make clear)
Latrobe Terrace updated floor plan (click image to make clear)
Supermarket level re-design
The design of this level continued and began growing in character with the addition of angled cut-outs inspired by the existing architecture. I began looking at skewing the verticality of the structure to allow for elements such as natural light and to also create a unique feel both inside and outside.
Supermarket level re-design (click image to make clear)
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Supermarket level re-design (click image to make clear)
Using old & new
The development of the old with the new began to become more concrete in its approach. The grid system used on the lower ground floor informed the vertical presence in elevation.
Seen above, this method shoed the many clashes with the existing infrastructure as the building went up each level. This enabled the spatial arrangement of elements to begin drawing inspiration of what had gone before and keeping a lot of that past integrity.
Developing the 'Character'
The visual style was continued and I began working on a graphical context that would further inform the architectural setting. The main character started out being myself at my current age. A single man on a quest for survival.
Monday, 29 October 2012
Future scenarios - The feel of the presentation
My tutor steered me away from the Bee movie aesthetic and pointed me in a more gritty direction that was Sin City. The comic style and use of contrasting colour jumped out at me. The second image below really portrays emotion in the scene. I would like to do something similar and produce a story story board to this effect also.
Comics2movies. 2007. "Sin City" Accessed October 30, 2012. http://www.comics2movies.com.au/products9.html
DVDverdict. "Sin City (Blu-Ray)" Accessed October 30, 2012. http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/sincitybluray.php
Analysis of new with existing framework (Click image to make clear)
Spatial treatment sketch (Click image to make clear)
Spatial qualities sketch (Click image to make clear)
Spatial qualities (Click image to make clear)
Concept internal sketch (Click image to make clear)
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Planning and orientation (Click image to make clear)
Further development (Click image to make clear)
Future planning (Click image to make clear)
Planning development (Click image to make clear)
Considering issues of access (Click image to make clear)
Planning development (Click image to make clear)
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Spatial development (Click image to make clear)
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Site analysis (Click image to make clear)
Future scenarios (Click image to make clear)
Future scenarios (Click image to make clear)
Site analysis (Click image to make clear)
Site analysis (Click image to make clear)
Site analysis (Click image to make clear)
Future scenarios (Click image to make clear)
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Site analysis (Click image to make clear)
Spatial analysis (Click image to make clear)
Master plan analysis (Click image to make clear)
Monday, 1 October 2012
Site Visit/Photos
The two storey void covered by the canvas canopy creates an open yet sheltered space.
The site slopes away quite dramatically towards the carpark at the rear.
Beyond the buildings across the street the site slopes away steeply.
The entry roof entices the consumer in.
Another shot showing the steep angle of the slope.
Walking from the top of the street towards the entry canopy, the CBD can be seen quite easily.
The CBD is easily visible from the site.
On the opposite side of the street the slope is also quite steep. This concludes that Paddington Central is perched on a peak.
Views are able to be seen on street level.
The dramatic use of perspective in the entry awning.
The view to the city beyond from the entry.
The use of lightweight steel construction with the canvas covering. Lets light in but keeps the weather out.
Professional suits can be seen up on the third level.
The lift core in the background is visible on the second level.
Three storey open space connected via escalators to the second level and stairs to the third level. The lift tower also connects all levels including two basement levels.
Distinct variances in design and colour of the separate buildings all connected by the lightweight canopies.
Side on shot showing the slope down Warmington street.
Professional suit level.
Timber catwalk from lifts to professional suits.
Very narrow escalators connecting the first and second levels.
Scale of the size of the void space.
Stairs up to professional suits.
List of businesses occupying the centre.
Entry via carpark at the back.
Lift core tower visible inside and out. Used as a communications tower.
Two car-parking levels.
The site slopes away quite dramatically towards the carpark at the rear.
Beyond the buildings across the street the site slopes away steeply.
The entry roof entices the consumer in.
Another shot showing the steep angle of the slope.
Walking from the top of the street towards the entry canopy, the CBD can be seen quite easily.
The CBD is easily visible from the site.
On the opposite side of the street the slope is also quite steep. This concludes that Paddington Central is perched on a peak.
Views are able to be seen on street level.
The dramatic use of perspective in the entry awning.
The view to the city beyond from the entry.
The use of lightweight steel construction with the canvas covering. Lets light in but keeps the weather out.
Professional suits can be seen up on the third level.
The lift core in the background is visible on the second level.
Three storey open space connected via escalators to the second level and stairs to the third level. The lift tower also connects all levels including two basement levels.
Distinct variances in design and colour of the separate buildings all connected by the lightweight canopies.
Side on shot showing the slope down Warmington street.
Professional suit level.
Timber catwalk from lifts to professional suits.
Very narrow escalators connecting the first and second levels.
Scale of the size of the void space.
Stairs up to professional suits.
List of businesses occupying the centre.
Entry via carpark at the back.
Lift core tower visible inside and out. Used as a communications tower.
Two car-parking levels.
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