Work in-progress from the AAST Architectural Design Studio 6. The Studio will focus on designing a Green, eco-friendly, environmentally sustainable School of Architecture & Design
karim, i think these trials show many of the problems we discussed with the remaining spaces under & surrounding the blocks. The light well in the studios mass doesnt give much light to the public space underneath as much as it gives inside the bldg, and the underneath spaces remain dark and large. Could we consider emphasizing these light wells from the outside (how can we percieve them through transparent skin?). I also think that the site approach idea that you intended to have (elevated platform, clear pure geometry..etc.) is not achieved with this organization of masses, as the gallery cube totally blocks this effect. The trial with the glass material makes it better, but i think you should also reconsider this organization to fit the site. I also cannot clearly see the connection between the small sketches and the model (cant see different levels in the platform, and also not the public space covered by platform not by masses).
Wellllll, I actually disagree :) I like how the spaces underneath are dark and mystical, and with the topography in the ground it shall form interesting spaces. I like how there is a contrast between underneath the forms and around it defining the floating effect. I know I didn't do the topography yet, but I am making another physical model trying to develop this side. Regarding the idea of the approach, I don want to emphasize a certain block and so be it if it blocks the one before it.
In the conceptual sketch showing the platform it is actually the gallery canopy as a thin sheet forming space.
I don know i feel there is alot I want to say to express my ideas. I will draw annotated sketches and post it by tonight to explain the work.
karim, i think these trials show many of the problems we discussed with the remaining spaces under & surrounding the blocks. The light well in the studios mass doesnt give much light to the public space underneath as much as it gives inside the bldg, and the underneath spaces remain dark and large. Could we consider emphasizing these light wells from the outside (how can we percieve them through transparent skin?). I also think that the site approach idea that you intended to have (elevated platform, clear pure geometry..etc.) is not achieved with this organization of masses, as the gallery cube totally blocks this effect. The trial with the glass material makes it better, but i think you should also reconsider this organization to fit the site. I also cannot clearly see the connection between the small sketches and the model (cant see different levels in the platform, and also not the public space covered by platform not by masses).
ReplyDeleteWellllll, I actually disagree :) I like how the spaces underneath are dark and mystical, and with the topography in the ground it shall form interesting spaces. I like how there is a contrast between underneath the forms and around it defining the floating effect. I know I didn't do the topography yet, but I am making another physical model trying to develop this side. Regarding the idea of the approach, I don want to emphasize a certain block and so be it if it blocks the one before it.
ReplyDeleteIn the conceptual sketch showing the platform it is actually the gallery canopy as a thin sheet forming space.
I don know i feel there is alot I want to say to express my ideas. I will draw annotated sketches and post it by tonight to explain the work.
till you return, take care :D