Studio Folio - Architecture Studio 4 // David Carter

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A collection and insight of my work throughout Architecture Studio 4 - Semester 2, 2021.

David Carter // u3175466 Tutor // Ann Cleary University of Canberra

A BRIEF OVERVIEW //

CASE STUDY //

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

03 FINAL REVIEW //

méca cultural center

elemental design

interim design

integrated design

CASE STUDY //

méca cultural center The aim of this case study was to analyse the elements of civic architecture as integrated into a selected project.

We were to demonstrate various elements of civic architecture through diagrammatic techniques and visual representation.

Such elements included voids and volumes, public gathering spaces, facade articulation and circulation.

TER N E C L A U LT U R C A C É M BORDEA

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MÉCA Cultural Centre BIG Group Bordeaux, France

CASE STUDY //

méca cultural center CIRCULATION // public staircases & ramps

I

attempted

to

recreate

BIG’s

iconic

diagramming style - keeping a monochromatic colour scheme with one accent colour.

PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES //

I found this project particularly interesting in its ability to act as a portal and a transitioning point

rooftop terrace

between the river and the city in Bordeaux.

‘urban room’

“Architecture that invites the city to the arts, and the arts to the city.”

sunken courtyard outdoor space

- Bjarke Ingels, describing the project

VOIDS AND VOLUMES // side section

front eleva

tion

side section front elevat

ion

CASE STUDY //

méca cultural center Another element of civic architecture I had looked into was the facade articulation of the building. The facade articulates in an almost voronoi-like system to create holes to give light and presence to the voids within that require it the most.

The interspersed windows of various sizes control the amount of light entering inside and creates a sense of transparency from the outside in.

FACADE ARTICULATION //

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

elemental design In the elemental design stages of the project, I had produced an analysis and diagrammatic response to the various project parameters given.

Site: Mooseheads Carpark, London Circuit

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

elemental design geometric analysis Analysing the site’s geometric qualities and certain parameters within the site.

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

elemental design exploring the possibility of an ‘incidence of geometry’ into the site continuation of site studies and findings

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

elemental design attempting to visualise some ideas and thoughts moving forward into form-making

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

1.

elemental design explorations 1. lifting of fabric of the site in areas deemed desirable according to analysis studies & submersion of scattered voxels 2. lifting of fabric to create voids and terraces with a volume frontage inspired by the facade

2.

of Sydney Building 3. lifting of fabric to create ramps, arrival courts with volumes mirroring the facade of the Sydney Building

3.

01 INITIAL REVIEW //

elemental design section based on exploration #1 - surface + subterranean realms - sense of journey and discovery - implementation of light wells

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design some thoughts and prompts moving into the second stage of the project...

- integrating exploration #1 and #2 together - refinement in the 3D modelling of surrounding buildings to be more accurate - finding a refined solution to integrating the “voxel” into the blanket - starting to implement program and putting together a set of elements of civic architecture

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design diagrammatic addition of site study The projection of the dimensions of the Sydney Building and CMAG are considered moving forward to the emerging design.

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design I started to look more closely at the courtyard schemes

and

the

nooks

and

crannies

surrounding the site.

nooks and crannies /nuks/ /ænd/ /‘kræniz/ idiom the smaller or less accessible parts of a place or object which are not normally noticed

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design word association As the design emerged, I had started to form a stronger sense of program and understanding about what my design means, feels and desires to evoke.

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design evocative sections I decided to create these evocative sections to capture not only the essence of the surrounding context, but as well as the ‘personality’ of the program within the project with the surface and subterranean realms created.

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02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design design process

1. laying down the blanket 2. lifting the blanket 3. creating subterranean room 4. implementing functional vessels 5. integration of solid into fluid & filleting 6. carving out a sunken court 7.

proposed carpark & service entry

8. populating the scene 9. designation of accessible space/terracing

02 INTERIM REVIEW //

emerging design section along length: - showing compression point in main entry stair - undulation of the blanket form - varying ceiling heights

section across length: - emphasis on internal sunken court - showing the 3 accessible levels - showing the depression of natural contours from City Hill to Sydney Building

sec t io n a l o n g l en g t h

sec t io n a c ross l en g t h

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design emerging into an integrated design...

After completing the interim review, my next focus was to refine the details and program of my design.

At this stage, it was imperative for me to finalise and highlight the key civic elements of architecture in my design.

I started programming the spaces, and implementing some of the feedback and critique from the previous presentation to my cl Further detailing and visual representation techniques

such

as

perspective

renders,

axonometrics and a refined diagrammatic and visual scheme are undertaken in the third and final stage of the project.

Image 1: Sketch featured on cover page of presentation

Image 2: Unused alternate cover page made into a hypothetical book cover

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design capturing my elements of civic architecture After refining my design, I decided to group my elements of civic architecture into 3 categories: 1. void, volume, vessel 2. the staircase 3. surface articulation

alternate cover page turned into mockup book cover

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design void, volume & vessel Each element plays a part in the greater role of forming the spatial incidence into the fabric of the site.

The void is taken from the negative space of the volume; The volume forms the intervention; and The vessel is defined as a passageway from the volumetric form.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design the staircase The staircase plays an important role in bringing people in, around and through the building.

Each stair has their own means of private or public access, and can serve as more than just a means of circulation.

There are 3 distinct types of stairs: The public curved stair; The internal U-shaped stair; and The main entry stair.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design surface articulation The blanket that forms the roofscape is more than just a extended surface to walk on — it defines a structural lattice, which in turn defines a grid for circular modules to be situated in.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design revisiting old diagrams As for the ‘nook and crannies’ diagram, I wanted to create a more concise spread by combining the vistas and the diagram itself on one page, adding visual markers to indicate where those vistas are facing.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design revisiting old diagrams Now that the design is finally integrated, it should be integrated into the study diagrams too. The building is inserted into the site.

The graphic quality and the overall visual theme is improved upon to be made consistent with the rest of the project.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design revisiting old diagrams I wanted to highlight the significance of the facade dimension projection diagram - so I added the actual facades and made it more visually striking.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design design intent A statement, along with a set of diagrams are presented to form a basis for the architectural language and philosophy.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design design parti

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design revised design process The design progression was slightly tweaked and refined to have a more consistent colour theme in relation to the rest of the presentation panels.

Some slight details were added, such as the ‘hand’ detail as well as the addition of the surface articulation process diagram.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design axonometric

VIEW FROM THEATRE LANE

VIEW FROM CMAG

VIEW FROM NORTHBOURNE AVENUE

03 FINAL REVIEW //

FADx exhibition A0 synopsis panel As part of our submission for the FADx graduation exhibition, we were tasked to create an A0 vertical format summary panel.

Unfortunately we were not able to have a physical exhibition end of 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, but I look forward to the opportunity to exhibit my work if there is an exhibition to happen early 2022.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

FADx exhibition A5 post card design Another requirement for the FADx exhibition was to create an A5 post card, featuring a front and back layout.

I opted for a strong visual render on one side titled “OF : SPATIAL INCIDENCE” with a brief layout of the most important drawings and renders on the other side.

The QR code on the back links to my online portfolio, which contains a page to see my graduation project in its full detail. I think that it’s a neat little detail, especially considering the networking potential that a physical graduation exhibition would have.

03 FINAL REVIEW //

integrated design A3 studio folio And lastly, the studio folio that you are currently reading. Thanks for sticking around.

Mediums used throughout the studio: - hand sketching - Rhino 7 - VRay for Rhino - Lumion 11 - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - lots and lots of coffee

In the summer of 2021 I hope to get access to the workshop as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow, and build a model of my project.