The School of Architecture
Article chosen: The buildings are alive: in biology, designers and architects seek answers.
(http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-buildings-are-alive-in-biology-designers-and-architects-seek-answers/)
Keywords: challenge, alive, valuable.
Theory: The challenge in constructing a valuable structure is to keep the built environment alive.
Articulating volumes of spaces around the Square House UNSW
One point perspectives
Two point perspectives
Textures regarding movement
Floor plan chosen: Herzog & de meuron house for a new media collector
Curved surface for gallery spaces
Three levels with the middle floor exposed to the environment.
Curved partitions for interior spaces.
Moving Elements:
1) The "moving screen" - screen/ window of the lecture room is constructed of smart glass which the opacity changes under the influence of electricity.
2) the lift - The lift located on the end of the school is built in a clear case, in which the movements of it can be seen both inside and outside of the building.
Plans of the final design
Ground floor:
- computer lab
- studio spaces
- offices
- meeting spaces
- gallery
- research spaces
First floor:
- pathway
- coffee area
Second floor:
- library
- lecture theatre
Sketchup model
(colours of parts are changed for material application in Lumion environment )
Lumion Environment
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| Overview |
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| Gallery |
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| Studio spaces |
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| Hallway |
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| Staff office |
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| Meeting room |
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| Sky garden |
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| Lecture hall |
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| Library |
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| Cafe |
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| Studio |
