Sectional development

Oma

Throughout realisation and synthesis i have found analysis of OMA’s early work, up to the Seattle library very useful. Their prioritisation of circulation and different ways of generating spacial relationships had a consistent influence on my project, and inspired the delvelopment of my section.

Process

Early sketch sections i drew were convoluted, buts retained a standard series of slab floor plates. As i developed my design i tried to break away from this system and began to think of the section more as a series of suspended volumes

The culmination of the Tourist circulation route is a viewing gallery positioned in front of the cathedrals West facade. This works almost as a pay off for tourists effort and interaction. At the start of their journey, the view of the cathedral is deliberately obscured by the buildings mass. Only by interacting with the cathedral history and its restoration are you able to achieve the best view of its famous west facade.