ARCH1101: experiment 2 submission

THEORY

SITE PLANNING

PERSPECTIVE SKETCHES

ANIMATIONS

axonometric

two point perspective

SECTION AND PLAN DEVELOPMENT

SKETCH UP MODEL

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CUSTOM TEXTURES

APPLICATION IN MODEL

Texture is applied to transparent moving element in lecture theatre. The semi-tranparent gradient created allows the theatre to be opened for a larger audience.

The texture accompanies movement up and down stairs.

The texture occupies a the courtyard which is both a circulatory and static space. People pass through or sit off to the side.

MOVING ELEMENTS

Moving walls opens the upper study spaces to the lecture hall, as well as the side wings. The walls offer noise insulation and sun control which can be varied depending on the size of the lecture.

The moving facade extends the interior space by removing the wall seperating the exterior and creating a roof. The opening welcomes visitors into the foyer and gallery space. 

The moving facade changes the interior space through sun control. Above depicts the facade at varying degrees of movement at 4:30 pm.

FINAL RENDERS SU PODIUM

FUNCTION ADAPTS TO FORM

URBAN CONTEXT

The new school of civil engineering and architecture bridges the Square House and the Blockhouse. This forms a connection between the faculty of architecture and UNSW Foundation Studies which provides bridging courses for international students and Language Studies. This connection follows the theory ‘Function Adapts to Form’, meaning users adapt to the surroundings around them. Languages and Foundation Studies provides students with the tools to adapt, whether in architecture or in a new country. 

MAIN WALKWAY ENTRANCE

The Civil Architecture building is the first building from Anzac Parade on Main Walkway. Hence the landscaping approaching the entrance accommodates for higher foot traffic for all entering the university and users of the building. Opportunities for outdoor seating are created with raised parts of the landscape and open lawns. This south facing façade has large unobstructed windows to allow maximal natural light as it is rarely exposed to direct sunlight.

ADAPTABLE LECTURE HALL

This is an example of design in the building which opposes the theory, where moving forms adapts to function. The lower area has a capacity of 100 students and extra staff, suitable for the Civil and Architecture Faculty. The moving glass panels serves as a sound barrier, allowing individual study and studios to occur simultaneously in the upper wings. Retracting the panels connects the upper and lower spaces, increasing viewer capacity. This allows larger faculties to use the space.

OPEN AIR ROOM

The courtyard in the main mass of the building is a multipurpose space following the theory ‘function adapts to form’ by providing forms that are used in different ways. The central space is an open-air room serving as an outdoor studio space for individual and collaborative learning. Raised floor planes make spaces to sit and allow natural light into the lecture hall blow. 

FOYER GALLERY

The foyer transitions the user into the building. As a circulatory space, the foyer has the most foot traffic. Using it as a gallery ensures the most views. Flat wall panels line and shelves the stairs, giving a practical way to display posters of student work. The design enables multiple uses where the function adapts to the form. The space can host events, gallery tours and accommodate for individual study.