Project 3: Wk4 Third Attempt

At this point the form created from the spatial organisation has become clear. Another thing that has become clear is the spatial consequences of the partitioning of the spaces i.e, the spaces created by the triangulated containers. I need to be critical about the atmosphere of these spaces as well as how they present and spark a reading of the Henson artwork.

What I am really pleased to see is the ideas of the previous 2 projects in the 3 dimensional reality of this spatial arrangement. Like in Bawa's project the is a piercing and unbroken passageway that is determining, relating and organising the spaces- like the organisation of servant/served space. From project 2 there is a similar continuation from my use of alcove spaces which are not passive and try to have an impact on people to act and receive in a particular way. I feel that one amendment that must be made is to the triangulated spaces, because a lot of their programatic capability is being lost at the unusable corners. Another issue is the habitation of the space, and I need to revaluate whether the spaces are too cramped, and where they should open up more. While I want the spaces to not allow for a passive experience of the art and to evoke the intensely direct nature of the photos, they can't be too challenging to move through and receive the art.

Will need to produce a refined parti to make the spaces and their purposes and qualities explicit. Then I can go on to addressing openings, roof structure and circulation with a detailed model.

Project 3: Wk4 Second Attempt

I am very clear on the tone and feel of the gallery now. I want it to have an impact on the way that people view and experience the Henson artwork. Specifically I want the space to disorient and unnerve, not allowing any passive viewing of the art. I also want motion to become an important part of the interaction with the art, and have some ideas of elevation in the floor plan that I want to explore. To do this I am making a rough model that only shows the sequence and orientation of the spaces, that will compose the overall form.

Project 3: Wk4 First Attempt

To start I am working in plan, but constantly having an idea of the form in elevation as I work through options. The reiterations of my options is helping me to see alternative ways of expressing the architectonics of my narrative. For example I have placed the workshop near the front of the gallery to capture my character's own interest in art, and his need to reengage with it, and also share the experience with others. I have also included two variations with the smaller exhibition spaces, dark and light exposure, to best suit viewing the tonal qualities of Henson's work. I am using the red 'snake-like' armature for oganisiation as well as a basis for form- as I feel it is ideal for creating leftover/marginalised space similar to that in Bawa's organisation of the Dr B. House, and captured in Henson's photos. As well as reorganising space I have re shaped the armature to either enclose of open up space and circulation in different ways. Now I feel ready to create a hybrid ground floor plan, which I can develop in elevation and establish the first floor living quarters onto.

I have a few questions and ideas to explore:

1. Incorporating the programs into the armature, to achieve the snaking form.

2. Lighting qualities of the spaces. 

3. How to accommodate the living area into the form.

4. How to appropriately deal with the entry, in terms of invitation and the contextual awnings.

Project 3: Wk3 Third Attempt

Project 3: Wk3 Second Attempt

Punched out most of context model except for a few roofs that went missing...guys in the office playing games with me! and a few contours for the park. Will be ready for some form studies soon.

Project 3: Wk3 First Attempt

Have made really bad progress because I've been crook with a bad cold. Its no so bad anymore so I want to finish the site context as soon as possible. This involves drawing the neighboring buildings, based on photos and Google Earth, on VectorWorks and then printing the linework. I then stick the sheets onto the cardboard and cut directly over the lines. I've decided to make the context in the same dull boxboard, so it does not distract from the presence of the gallery. 

Project 3: Wk2 Third Attempt

Project 3: Wk2 Second Attempt

Started the site context 1:100 model by scoring two sheets. Having done this I have a much better idea of how much of the context I want to include, enough to properly visualise and test the gallery in its surroundings but not distract from the design itself.