Saturday, November 1, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
4/10/08: Design Development - Revit Model
I have been working on a Revit model of my design in order to show a 3D form of the centre prior to next weeks submission.
The windows are not finalised, particularly as some of the ideas I have, I am not sure how to form on Revit. Such as continuing the windows accross the full face of the building, gradually increasing window sizes and floor to roof sliding doors.
The following images will show the overall form and approximate look of my centre.
(Ramps and roof overhangs not included in Revit model - drawn on)
The windows are not finalised, particularly as some of the ideas I have, I am not sure how to form on Revit. Such as continuing the windows accross the full face of the building, gradually increasing window sizes and floor to roof sliding doors.
The following images will show the overall form and approximate look of my centre.
(Ramps and roof overhangs not included in Revit model - drawn on)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
2/10/08 Design Development: Develop terrace/view use + ramp incorporation
I have been considering in depth the way in which I want the open spaces I have created in my design through roof overhangs and rooms placed on edges to be used.
I found that there are 3 main ways for which I will accomodate the coogee community in terms of public spaces incorporated into my design.
Use 1: A beautiful view which defines coogee in a relaxing atmosphere - requires view toward ocean, relatively quiet space.
Use 2: To watch a sport event - requires view of oval, may become a noisy area.
Use 3: A space for social gatherings in which to catch-up with friends - requires relatively quiet space in which to talk, no view necessarily required.
I thus considered all the possible outside roof area I have to use for various uses. The following drawings highlight the general division of spaces. I did not want to have every open space have a designated 'use' as I want people to experience the community spaces individually, yet a public viewing area, private social area and bench area to watch sport have been considered.
The first drawing also shows the placement of ramps to access the public outside areas. I really like the idea of enabling people to be involved with the community centre without necessarily using it internally. These ramps will not only achieve access to the roof where the view can be observed or sport can be watched, but will add to the dynamic exterior form of the design.
First Floor
Second Floor
The following are different types of outdoor areas I would like to incorporate into my exterior roof areas.
I like this bench overlooking the view, and have drawn it into my drawings for the different outdoor area uses to aid watching sport.
I am conidering incorporating this semi opaque roof into the seperate environment for social gatherings.
I found that there are 3 main ways for which I will accomodate the coogee community in terms of public spaces incorporated into my design.
Use 1: A beautiful view which defines coogee in a relaxing atmosphere - requires view toward ocean, relatively quiet space.
Use 2: To watch a sport event - requires view of oval, may become a noisy area.
Use 3: A space for social gatherings in which to catch-up with friends - requires relatively quiet space in which to talk, no view necessarily required.
I thus considered all the possible outside roof area I have to use for various uses. The following drawings highlight the general division of spaces. I did not want to have every open space have a designated 'use' as I want people to experience the community spaces individually, yet a public viewing area, private social area and bench area to watch sport have been considered.
The first drawing also shows the placement of ramps to access the public outside areas. I really like the idea of enabling people to be involved with the community centre without necessarily using it internally. These ramps will not only achieve access to the roof where the view can be observed or sport can be watched, but will add to the dynamic exterior form of the design.
First Floor
Second Floor
The following are different types of outdoor areas I would like to incorporate into my exterior roof areas.
I like this bench overlooking the view, and have drawn it into my drawings for the different outdoor area uses to aid watching sport.
I am conidering incorporating this semi opaque roof into the seperate environment for social gatherings.
1/10/08 Design Development: Use 1st floor views more effectively + Gym placement above ground.
1. Second floor views: Use more effectively.
I rearranged the first floor placement of rooms, with the small multipurpose room being the focus of the floor with the best and widest views. The hallway leading toward the room also gains a beautiful view and enhances the experience of using this multipurpose room for passive and relaxing activities.
I still found it necessary to have the audio visual/storeroom on this level due to being closer in vacinity to the large multipurpose room on the 2nd floor then it would have on the ground floor.
5. Gym placement: move from original underground position.
I though placing the small gym above the large would continue the motif of cliffs balancing on top of each other.
I rearranged the first floor placement of rooms, with the small multipurpose room being the focus of the floor with the best and widest views. The hallway leading toward the room also gains a beautiful view and enhances the experience of using this multipurpose room for passive and relaxing activities.
I still found it necessary to have the audio visual/storeroom on this level due to being closer in vacinity to the large multipurpose room on the 2nd floor then it would have on the ground floor.
5. Gym placement: move from original underground position.
I though placing the small gym above the large would continue the motif of cliffs balancing on top of each other.
Project Development Plans
As I continue to develop my project, I found there were 5 main issues with which I would predominately concern myself with after speaking with Berlin (tutor).
These were:
1. Second floor views: Use more effectively.
2. Develop the relationship between entering and hitting the 'sitting hill'
3. Develop terrace/view usage.
4. External ramp placement to reach terraces 'publicly'
5. Gym placement: move from original underground position.
The following posts will outline by exploration of these issues.
These were:
1. Second floor views: Use more effectively.
2. Develop the relationship between entering and hitting the 'sitting hill'
3. Develop terrace/view usage.
4. External ramp placement to reach terraces 'publicly'
5. Gym placement: move from original underground position.
The following posts will outline by exploration of these issues.
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