Initial ideas for bridging the valley...

The conceptual design of my bridge is also based on the theory Consistency vs Creativity, focusing in particular on the use of Recursive Iterations in architecture. I have put this into practice by repeating a simple rectangle with curved edges, rotating it at 5 degrees and slightly altering its scale each time. 

My source of inspiration for the bridge design comes from this bridge in Evry, France.

Recursive iterations in mathematics and coding: an inspirational form.

Initial ideas for a moving element...

My moving element is based on the theory I have chosen to capture in the design of the School - Consistency vs Creativity.   This image depicts what the corridors connecting each part of my School will look like.

The moving element consists of 3 small and 2 large rotating turbines with slanted blades. The larger and smaller set rotate in opposing directions (clockwise and anticlockwise) creating wind power intended to light up the School at night.

My source of inspiration for this comes from Michael Jantzen's Wind Tunnel Footbridge.

Two-Point Perspectives EXP3

Mash-Up of words from three feature articles.

THEORIES TOUCHED ON:

1. Cradle to grave

2. The effect of social hierarchy on the importance of building elements

3. Function over aesthetics

4. Maximising design potential by taking full advantage of aspect

REFERENCES

Benton Johnson and David Horos, "A New Way to Build Tall", civil + structural ENGINEER, April 2014.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, "At Long Last: A Concrete That's Nearly Maintenance-Free,  Newswise Inc., 9 April 2014.

T.R Witcher, "Denver Designs and Intermodal Powerhouse", Civil Engineering, 13 May 2014.

Australian Landscape: Lumion Environment

My source of inspiration for a valley is Mungo National Park in far western NSW. It's deep crevices have a very expressive light quality, casting deep shadows which exaggerate the contours of the landscape.

In the process of creating a similar landscape I encounter issues reproducing the linearity of the crevices. I decided to focus instead on contrasts in latitude which make the valley look more impressive from various vantage points. I envision my final School of Engineering spanning the towering buttes and perhaps even boring through them.

One-Point Perspectives EXP3

Link to 3D Warehouse Model

Link to Lumion folder

Dropbox Link to Lumion Folder

ARCH1101 EXP2 2014 Electroliquid Aggregation Final Submission

Physical constraints act both ways. The landscape heavily influences the monument's form, denoting the 'space between'  as a bridge between Eero Saarinen's  Tree and Herzog & de Meuron's rectilinear structure. Likewise, the monument defines and accentuates the environment by facilitating new vantage points.

Structural elements complement the immaterial effects which define the monument.  A common vanishing point (the Sun) exists to the west for both the shadows and the exterior form, creating interesting illusions and drawing the eyes to the Tree 's silhouette against the landscape. 

Material angles play a major role in capturing the environment in the most effective way. A symmetrical negative space formed by simple geometry creates a 360 degree vista which includes the Tree encapsulating the Sun. The landscape and monument appear as two separate yet harmonising entities.

EXP 2 36 Custom Textures

Arranged from light (left) to dark (right).

Selected LIGHT texture.
This texture is inspired by a mapped contoured landscape. It also makes me think of the tiny etches in set concrete. I will therefore use it on the concrete shell forming the shape of Eero Saarinen's monument, the Tree. It is a subtle tone, one which matched Eero's light and smooth use of materials in his own projects.

Selected MEDIUM texture.
This is inspired by the perforations often seen in steel sheets. Herzog & de Meuron are quite bold with their material choices often like to experiment with similar materials to these for exterior walls. I will therefore apply this texture to the slanting entrance of the 'space between', since that wall is a prominent feature of my design. Additionally, the wall's angle will cause the perforations to cast interesting shadows.

Selected DARK texture.
This texture appears almost mesh-like. I have deemed steel mesh to be a good material choice for the lattice ceiling of the Herzog & de Meuron monument because it can be easily crafted into a strong, curved surface.