EXPERIMENT 2

3 Sketch Perspective Drawings

Above

In between

Below

36 custom textures

Chosen textures

This texture can been seen on the stairways of every floor.

The second texture is placed on the whole 3rd floor where the gallery and meeting rooms are situated.

The walls of the meeting rooms for students are filled with third texture. 

Animated drawings

Axonometric

Two Perspective 

The Architecture

Seattle Public Library

Initial plan

Changes in plan

2nd Floor Section Cut

computer labs

meeting rooms for students

Research space for staff

Studio

Theory

Architecture is a manifest order appropriately conceived through utility and structural integrity coherent through causality.

Keywords: utility, structural integrity, causality

Analysis: Utility refers to space, light, form and function whereas structural integrity refers to firmness, durability, strength. constancy, stability and endurance of an infrastructure.

Moving elements

Moving Element 1: Moving Gallery display boxes

Link: https://youtu.be/7a_og1Vzkro

The artworks in the gallery might encounter extreme heat from the afternoon sunlight which is why my first moving element is the art gallery display boxes that display the students' works. Considering the fact that artworks made from different types of materials can be delicate, it should be preserved and protected especially from what they are afraid of, which is 'sunlight'. These boxes can rotate around 360 degrees and can move around at a particular distance. Therefore, this follows the theory of good utility of 'space' by considering the locations of gallery and meeting rooms and 'function' of displaying and preserving artworks.

Moving Element 2: Moving wall

Link: https://youtu.be/a89V3twt2xw

The second moving element is a moving wall that divides the two studio rooms. As a result, if more space is needed for a bigger class, the wall can be moved upwards, combining the rooms together and vice versa. Referring to my theory, this moving element represents a thoughtful application of 'space' to adapt to different 'purposes'.

5 Final Images

  Referring to the theory, this structure is fit for its 'utility' as a school of architecture and has logical 'structural integrity'. I believe that the school of architecture should be have a unique outward semblance that distinguishes itself and from the surrounding building. Unlike other infrastructure, it has a beautiful egg-shape structure made of glass that is reinforced by steel. The form of a building usually gives the first impression remarkably that’s why form plays a very important role to add, it attract the eye towards the exterior form of the building moreover can deliver the message of the building concept, in this case, the school of architecture, and the characteristics without people even going into the building.

This gallery is located on the west side of second floor and student meeting rooms are situated on the east side. Therefore, students can work and enjoy the cool morning sun in the meeting rooms and communicate well in the shade in the afternoon. This follows the theory of suitable utility for 'space' while performing their 'functions'. 

I have simply placed the office rooms, meeting rooms, research space and research studios for staff on top most three floors which is restricted to enter for students. In this way, the staff can have their personal working space. Since the rooms are close to each other, I believe it will bring out cooperation among them and provide the best working environment. Hereby, implying to my theory of causality,  the presence or construction of a functionally or aesthetically impoverished architectural object might occasion the presence or construction of a more useful or pleasing architectural object.

I also like the idea that the bridge which connects the School of Architecture to the Anzac Parade near the light ray station, Square house and International house. Normally, the function of bridges is just to span over physical obstacles and create pathways. However, not only does this bridge provides a more convenient pathway for students and staff and cut the time to reach to a particular study space or workspace, it adds another 'function' by providing space to study. This follows the theory with its effective use of 'space' and be a 'multifunctional' bridge.

Nowadays, due to the advanced technology and accessibility of online books, libraries are not used as much as before. However, the physical books are still precious and can be saved for a long time as a record. Both the lecture room and bridge will be used by many students and staff. This is a picture of the library which is located in the ground floor between the lecture room and the bridge. Therefore, it may attract more people to the library.

Peer Marking

By Patrick Min:

By Mark Tong: