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The programme of my building structures is inspired by both urban also

youth culture, therefore I decided to combine two programmes which is a

youth accommodation and barber shop. The ideal users/ tenants for the

youth accommodation would be the students.

Whereas the barber shop as business would be run by experienced also

trained (qualified) barbers providing high standard also outstanding service

from a shave to a haircut.

The barbers would cut

hair styles originating

from Asia, Africa,

America States including

European. The building

structure would be

situated on a University

Campus Site as this is

the ideal environment,

atmosphere including

tenants (audience) target

for these building

structures.

In the early stages of this project, I decided to draw a few technical sketches to outline also portray

architectural thoughts and ideas that were running through my mind at the time. Therefore as a result of

this, it provided me with limitations, improvements, what works also what does not work.

The idea behind the technical sketch displayed above, was to combine both building programmes in one

form therefore reducing the space required on site. This sketch consists of sharp, solid also straight lines

reinforcing the concept of precision. As you can see in the sketch, there are two different platform levels

which are the upper and lower ground levels therefore providing different perspectives of the surrounding

environment. In the centre of the drawing there is a crossed over block in which this form is very similar to

the structure of a deck chair. This block would be the central source of transportation allowing the users or

people to elevate also de-elevate from the spaces ( ground levels) within the building. The method of

transportation has to be modern also efficient such as stairs, escalators including elevators.

Lower ground

level

Upper ground

level Building core

(transportation)

Whereas in this technical sketch, the concept was to separate the building programmes from each other into

different buildings therefore creating a larger landscape site/ landing. Whilst simultaneously allowing the

users (people) in one building to travel to the other without stepping outside into the surrounding

environment. As a result of this, I devised a curvature passage between the two buildings as a form of

transportation which would act as a connecting link - joining the two building structures of programmes. The

types of transportation that would be constructed within this passage are escalators and stairs as they are

most suitable also current. This passage will allow people to elevate also de-elevate from the spaces

(ground levels) within the building. This outline of sketch consists of smooth, curvature lines reinforcing the

concept of movement and flow. As you can see in the sketch, there are two different platform levels which

are the upper and lower ground levels therefore providing different perspectives of the surrounding

environment.

Upper ground

level

Lower

ground

level

Curvature passage

(transportation)

De-elevate

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The Vitra Campus is like a small town made up of vertical layers including its striking appearance, not only improved the set of

existing landmark buildings but also assumes the important role due to its location, marks the entrance to the Vitra Campus. The

Campus Site consists with maximum dimensions of 57 meters long, 54 meters wide and 21.3 meters high. The VitraHaus

rises above the other buildings on the Campus. The purpose was not to create a horizontal building which are usually used to

carry out a production, but rather to create a vertically oriented structure that provides a compact overview in many ways

such as the landscape surrounding the premises of the company and especially the collection of chairs for Vitra's Home.

Location. The concept of the VitraHaus was to connect two themes (including the buildings) that appear repeatedly in the

work of Herzog & de Meuron, the archetypal theme of the house and stacked volumes. The VitraHaus was built on the North

side of the grounds of the Vitra Campus, off the production facilities. The amplitude of the field allowed the new structure to be

lifted, leaving enough distance between itself and existing buildings. Therefore allowed the green space to surround the entire

complex portraying a characteristic of integrating the local landscape(geometric) as a whole. The proposal for the

VitraHaus was especially appropriate for the architects as they rediscovered the idea of the ur-house or townhouse, since the

main purpose of the ViraHaus is to provide furniture and household objects. Herzog & de Meuron used the term "domestic

level" as the exhibition halls is reminiscent of family, due to the proportions and dimensions of the indoor residences. The

different individual stacked houses of the five-story building share the general characteristic of being an exhibition space,

conceived as abstract elements with only a few exceptions. The front ends of all the bodies are made of glass overlay and large

windows highlighting the structural volumes which seem to have been created with a press, with its clear shapes and sections

fixed to overlook the landscape. The VitraHaus has a view of both day and night however in the afternoon the perspective is

reversed. During the day, you are able to find the VitraHaus on the landscape whereas this would not be the case at night.

However when darkness falls, the interior spaces of the building produces a illuminated glow from within.

Meuron Ltd’ to design and build VitraHaus in 2006. Vitra is a Swiss family-owned

furniture company with headquarters in Birsfelden, Switzerland in which they are the

manufacturer of the works of many internationally renowned furniture designers. The

Herzog & de Meuron Basel Ltd is a Swiss architecture firm with its head office based

in Basel, Switzerland founded in 1978. This firm is a partnership led by five Senior

Partners – Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron, Christine Binswanger, Ascan

Mergenthaler and Stefan Marbach. This architectural firm have designed a wide range of

projects from the small scale of a private home to the large scale of urban design.

As apart of my project, I also implemented sketches to articulate the exterior also outline of building structures including forms

from different perspectives. This first technical sketch is of the VitraHaus from the Campus in Weil am Rhein- Germany, this

structure is a direct, architectural rendition of the 'ur-type' of house. The VitraHaus did not have a proper indoor space for the

staging of the new collection of chairs for home, therefore the Vitra company commissioned the architect firm ‘Herzog & de

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-One Point The idea which intrigued me to sketch the VitraHaus mostly, was the way in which

the stacked houses of the five storey building intermingled with each other

creating pathways and spaces . All structural elements of the VitraHaus is made of

reinforced concrete. All exterior walls are clad with stucco colour charcoal,

unifying the structure as its connected with the earth including the outer

environment. The interior walls are finished in white with the aim of highlighting the

furniture revealed. The floor of the central courtyard of the buildings is covered by a

wood flooring which is resistant to water and temperature changes. Wood was also

used for the treads of the stairs including some soils. The VitraHaus is Vitra’s

flagship store and home to the Vitra Home Collection in which visitors can view

furniture arrangements in different design styles including both the Vitra’s great

classics and the latest contemporary designs. Therefore visitors can find

inspiration for their homes; explore their taste in design and sample, order and

purchase furniture and design objects. In addition to the showroom over the four

floors there is the Shop, Lounge Chair Atelier and Café located on the ground floor.

Vitra considers all furnishings to be a

personal collage which changes over

time with the tastes, preferences and

The Shop on the ground floor offers a

wide selection of design objects, home

accessories and publications. These

include select furniture designs by major

designers such as Charles and Ray

Eames, George Nelson, Jasper

Morrison, Sori Yanagi and Hella

Jongerius. The Shop also has a

selection of books including the Vitra

Design Museum’s exhibition catalogues

as well as a wide range of publications on design and architecture. Many of the

products developed are based on both the museum’s collection also the research

done for exhibitions. The intention was to make important classics of design

history available to the public.

the personal circumstances of the owner. The VitraHaus displays different furniture

on a regular basis with new Vitra products continuously being added to the tour, in

order to present their visitors with a continuous flow of fresh ideas.

-One Point At the Café, visitors are able to dine on a regularly changing

menu of fresh regional specialties. When the weather is nice,

visitors can relax out on the terrace or in the meadow at the

foot of the Tüllinger Hill.There is also a set menu of the day

in addition to the regular menu in which visitors are able to

make reservations before hand. The Café and the terrace can

also be booked for private parties and evening events. In

addition to the Café, the Airstream Kiosk which is an

original Airstream portable trailer. This trailer is a 1968 20’

Globetrotter which gives Campus visitors an additional dining

option during the summer months on the meadow between

the VitraHaus and the Vitra Design Museum.

The take-away restaurant does not only

offer small snacks and drinks for visitors but

also baskets, blankets and packed lunches

for people to take along on their walk along

the Verner-Panton-Weg to the Vitra picnic

area on Tüllinger Hill.

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The complex is made up of the following buildings which are in

order of their inauguration, the first is the L'Hemisfèric which is a

leisure building consisting of a

IMAX Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium. This structure is

meant to resemble a giant eye which has a approximate surface

of 13,000 m². The L’Hemesferic also known as the “eye of

knowledge” in which this is a centrepiece of the City of Arts

and Sciences. It was the first building completed in April, 16 1998

in which the design resembles an eyelid that opens to access

the surrounding water pool. The bottom of the pool is glass

therefore creating the illusion of the eye as a whole. This

structure is a half-sphere composed of concrete which is 110

meters long and 55.5 meters wide. The shutter is built of

elongated aluminium awnings that fold upward collectively to

form a brise soleil roof that opens along the curved axis of the

eye. This opens to reveal the dome similar to the pupil of the

eye which is the Ominax theatre.

This second technical sketch is of the City of Arts and Science specifically

the L’Hemesferic and El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía structures in

Valencia- Spain, this is an entertainment-based cultural and architectural

complex in which this is the most vital modern tourist destination in the

city of Valencia. The City of Arts and Sciences is situated at the end of the

former riverbed of the river Turia which was drained and rerouted after a

catastrophic flood in 1957; the old riverbed was turned into a picturesque

sunken park. The architects who designed the complex were Santiago

Calatrava and Félix Candela, in which the first stages of the project started

in July 1996. The complex is divided in half by a set of stairs that descend

into the vaulted concrete lobby in which the underground spaces are

illuminated with the use of translucent glass panels within the walking

path. The transparent roof is supported by concrete arches that connect to

the sunken gallery. The reason I chose this complex to sketch, was due to

the way the architects were influenced also experimented with different

forms, not just solely on one building or structure but with a entire site.

1. L'Hemisfèric

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The El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia building is both an opera house and performing arts centre containing four large

rooms which are the Main Room, Magisterial Classroom, Amphitheatre and the Theatre of Camera. This building is

dedicated to both music and scenic arts, in which it is surrounded by 87,000 square meters of landscape and water as

well as 10,000 square meters of walking area. This building has four sections which are the Main Hall, Master Hall,

Auditorium and the Martin y Soler theatre; which holds many events such as opera, theatre also music within

Auditoriums. Panoramic lifts and stairways connect platforms at different heights on the inside of the metallic frames

of the building. The building has a metallic feather outer roof which is 230 meters long and 70 meters high that rests on

two supports. One of the supports allows apart of the building to overhang. The building is supported by white concrete and

covered by two laminated steel shells weighing over 3,000 tons; these shells are 163 meters wide and 163 meters long.

2. El Museu de les

Ciències Príncipe

Felipe

3. L'Umbracle

4. L'Oceanogràfic 5. El Palau de les Arts

Reina Sofia

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7. L'Àgora

8. Torres de València (project onhold)

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Félix Candela Outeriño was (January 27, 1910 – December 7, 1997) a Spanish architect

known for his significant role in the development of Mexican architecture and structural

engineering. Candela’s major contribution to architecture was the development of thin

shells made out of reinforced concrete. He died at the age of 87 in North Carolin, 1997.

Candela was born in Madrid, Spain. In 1927 he attended La Escuela Superior de

Arquitectura (Madrid Superior Technical School of Architecture) graduating in 1935; at

which time he travelled to Germany to further study architecture. In the early stages after he

started classes, he developed a very keen sense of geometry and started teaching other

students in private lessons. When he was a student in Madrid, the schools taught the theory of

elasticity where he assisted the professors and even tutored other students. In his junior year,

his visual intelligence, descriptive geometric and trigonometric talent helped catch the

attention of Luis Vegas (his material strength professor). His studies ended when the

Spanish civil war began in 1936, in which he returned to Spain to fight against Franco as he

sided with the republic. Candela became a Captain of Engineers for the Spanish republic.

Unfortunately, while participating in the civil war he was imprisoned in the Concentration

camp in Perpignan, France until the end of the war in 1939.

Santiago Calatrava was born on 28 July 1951 in Valencia, Spain. He is a qualified architect and

engineer known for his artist skills in painting and sculpting. He attended the Art Academy in

Valencia in the mid-1960s. He earned a degree in architecture and a post graduate course in city

planning at the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitecturea. He also studied civil engineering at

the Federal Polytechnic University of Zurich, and participated in academic research investigating

‘The Foldability of Space Frames’. Calatrava’s architecture is aimed to unite structure and

movement. Early in his career, he was the winner to design The Stadelhofen Station in Zurich.

Calatrava was recognized for his achievement in creating poetics of movement and integrating

public transportation in a natural setting and urban context. Another theme in his architectural

work was the moving contraptions in his buildings such as, the dome for the Reichstag

Conversion Competition in Berlin which opens and closes like a flower. Another example, is The

Planetarium within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, which opens and closes like eyelids.

At the time he could not stay in the new Spain as Franco was the head of state. After his name was

selected with a few hundred other prisoners to be put onto a ship bound for Mexico, where he started

his career. Candela married Eladia Martin when he moved to Mexico from Spain, where they raised

a family.

During the project, I was trying to find both a lead also inspiration as my

driving force of creativity. As a result of this, I pursued in an expedition

(trip) in the South London Gallery showcasing Oscar Murillo’s exhibits, in

order to expand my creativity also to come up innovative ideas. For his first

major solo exhibition in the UK, London- based artist Oscar Murillo empties

his studio to present its contents in the SLG’s gallery. Oscar Murillo was born

in his hometown La Paila, Colombia in1986. Stictched canvases, drawings,

sculptures, films and tables constrcuted from copper sheets which was used

as flooring in previous shows; also floor pieces made from masses of pulped

biro drawings continue Murillo’s practice of translating various aspects of

studio endeavour into matter and then into form. Mobilising the physical

remnants of distinct social situations, he exposes some of the

contradictions and complexities apparent across socioeconomic, racial

and cultural boundaries. For this exhibit in SLG he sets up a lottery, the

individually screen – printed tickets for which this is displayed in the first floor.

Dinner at the members

club Yes! i’ll have a black

americano first pls,

2013- Installation view

Film still, 2013

Tamar Guimaraes &

Kasper Akhaj, still from

Captain Gervasio’s

Family, 2013- 16mm

film

This is a map of South

London Gallery

(SLG)- Plan view

“ If I was to draw a line, this

journey started

approximately 400km north

of the equator ”

As part of the South London Gallery exhibition, Oscar Murillo has

devised a lottery. Each silkscreen-printed ticket is worked on in

oil painted by Murillo and a member of his family, has its own

number and is signed on the reverse by the artist. Tickets cost

£2,500 each and can be purchased online or by contacting the

South London Gallery.

There is one artist’s proof of each ticket in which both the proof

and lottery ticket are inscribed by a calligrapher with the name of

the purchaser. In the event of the ticket being a gift, of the

intended recipient(s) and is displayed in the SLG’s first floor

galleries throughout Oscar Murillo’s exhibition. Tickets can be

collected or delivered after the exhibition closing date.

Lottery ticket details:

Oil paint and ink on silkscreen in 3 metallics on 54gsm paper

388 x 253mmm

Signed by artist on recto, unframed

The exhibition is supported by Vicky Hughes and John Smith,

and Raimund Berthold at Berthold and Paul Ettlinger. With

thanks to Carlos/Ishikawa, London, Isabella Bortolozzi Galerie,

Berlin, and David Zwirner, New York/ London.

IF I WAS TO DRAW A LINE,

THIS JOURNEY STARTED

APPROXIMATELY 400KM

OF THE EQUATER

IF I WAS TO DRAW A LINE,

THIS JOURNEY STARTED

APPROXIMATELY 400KM

OF THE EQUATER

Upon arrival and

first sight, I could

instantly determine

that the gallery had

hidden creative

potential waiting

to be discovered.

As I was browsing

also analysing the

exhibitions of

Oscar Murillo,

I`ve come to the

realisation that the

artist Murillo has a

creative mind set

also a ideology

which is un-

conventional and

different. In other

words in a popular

coined phrase

‘Thinking outside

the Box’. I pursed

the expedition in a

large group in SLG,

in which as the trip

was drawing to an

end, the tour

guiders and gallery

associates appointed us to create contemporary installments in the gallery.

Afterwards, we agreed to participate

in the group activity in which we

separated ourselves into smaller

groups. Every small group created

their own original installment

through team work and

communication. The following

images is of the contemporary

installment me and my group created

from scratch with regular day to day

objects as construction material.

Initially during the process of brainstorming of how I would create these different structures, I had to take

into account the following crucial principles which are aesthetics, space including size. Another principle

which came to mind, is how people would use, move through also around the spaces. As a result of this

process, I experimented with different designs including structures through the use of physically hand made

models.

Whilst constructing the models, I considered also discovered many creative ideas which had come to mind

at the time. As a result of this, I transformed these ideas into actual physical models or prototypes made

from hand; in which in the later slides I will explain the influences and inspirations which motivated me in

constructing the intention also the motive behind each model or prototype per say.

The reason I implemented the concept of experimentation into my project, is to go through a process of

trial and error by using physical models; in order to narrow down the possibilities therefore allowing me

to decide what is functional or in other words what works and what does not. Another benefit of

experimenting is that it allows me to reduce errors and mistakes also discover what resistant materials

are compatible with each other. Finally as a result of experimenting, this has enabled me to construct a

finalized model of high quality and standards.

#1 The ideology behind this model structure was to create an

overhanging form that would shelter also roof the two buildings

including the site of the university campus. Whilst creating the

prototype, I had to take into consideration the many essential

principles and questions in which one of those was how people

(students) would use and move through the spaces; therefore I

created a space through also beneath the hexagon arch. This space

would be used as a passage (walkway) for the students, teachers

also other associates of the university to walk through to travel

around the university campus or simply just going from classes

(courses) to classes. Later on along the production process, I was

analysing the form of this model pursuing a secondary use for the

space. Finally I came up with the idea of using the two curved sides

shaped as two halves of a hexagon, as two building structures

(unintentional), in which the buildings would be connected by a high

elevated crossing- bridge. The bridging is created by the top of the

structure which is slanted from one point creating a folded arch.

The design of the model fits the programmes, as it shelters

the two buildings through the use of an overhanging roof;

therefore this would provide shade for the building including

the pathway. This contraption would keep both buildings

including parts of the university pathways cold also cool, thus

reducing the high temperatures of the hot summer seasons.

Whilst creating a cover from the harsh blizzards also snow of

the winter seasons. Overall, the design of the model caters

for the many needs of the building programme specifically

the climate conditions as it adapt to each also every season

all year round without failure also deficiency; whilst

simultaneously saving energy also commodities for the

university organisation thus reducing running costs-

maintaining the university campus site.

Night Light image

sequences

#1 The concept for this model was influenced by the works of a group of architects

called ‘Line and Space’ established 1978, specifically the Cesar Chavez

Public Library constructed in January 2007.The Cesar Chavez Regional

Library is adjacently located to an existing lake in a public park, with a total site

area of 25,000 square feet. This library was designed to serve as the “living

room” for the adjacent growing community of Laveen, in which the users can

come to rest, read, learn and even play. The natural light penetrates deep

into the facility’s spaces through the use of floor to ceiling glass. The library

is sheltered from the harsh summer sun by the soaring large roof plane which

was also designed to collect rainwater to be stored in an existing adjacent

lake; this rainwater is reused for irrigating the park. The idea of reducing both

energy usage and emissions of green house gases i.e carbon dioxide also

reusing the energy, is the reason I was influenced by this particular architectural

work of the Line and Space architect firm. The objective of the architects idea

was to preserve the environment, this purpose inspired me to create this first

prototype. The large roof plane overhanging the library acts as a mechanism protecting the structure is similar to the basic function

of a big sun hat. Earth berms surround the library to provide thermal mass, quietly integrating the building into the park-scape.

The adjacent lake acts as the community's backyard.

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A large covered patio is tempered with exhaust air recycled from the building’s

mechanical system, extending the usability of exterior space for readers to

enjoy during Phoenix’s hot summer months.

This library caters to the community and

users of all ages by providing a computer

classroom, tutoring room, public meeting room,

public computers, wireless internet. There is an

appropriately scaled children's area with

interactive displays, story room and a teen area

(christened "R3" for "read, relax, rejuvenate" by

local high school students) which houses a

lounge with high-tech amenities such as MP3

listening stations and a large flat screen TV for

viewing movies.

#1 The material I used to create this model was white card paper

sourced from a natural supply which wood- trees. Initially the

structure was hexagon based, however this was not entirely

flexible therefore did not reach its complete potential. After a

process of trial and error, I cut through the middle of the

structure three quarters of the way in. Another idea behind

this model was to intersect both the student accommodation

and barber in one site therefore creating a wide passage or

path way for the pedestrians. The material used for the

model, portrays a cold expression giving off a sense of

simplicity also efficiency. However as the material is flexible,

this could result in demonstrating signs of weathering also

eroding such as rips, tears, creases. At the same time the

structure of this model is reinforced through the use of both

masking also cello tape, in which the stability of the model

can be tested by placing the model into different

environments also climates. Afterwards, I put this to the test in

which from the results I concluded that the model is more

stable also strong in hot dry conditions whereas it wasn’t so

efficient in turbulent also rainy conditions.

Another benefit of using this material is

that it allows it to interact with the light

regardless whether it is natural or man

made as shown in the images, therefore

creating an effect of contrast between

two concepts- light and shadow. The

sentiment of the space created from the

building is completely determined by the

time of day. During the day light

sequences as shown on the right, the

structure including the surrounding

environment portrays peaceful and

tranquil atmosphere as the spaces are

more capacious. Whereas in the night

light sequence as shown above, the

spaces are closed and vivid but also

provides a sharp perspective.

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Day Light image sequences

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The dark, shaded areas of the sketch represent the rigid folds and gaps including shelter

provided from the roofing. In the following slide, the life scale sketch enables me to

actually visual this model from a idea to reality.

As apart of this project, I

employed the use of sketches

in which I drew this technical

sketch of the first model to

articulate the exterior also

outline of the soaring

overhanging structure from a

elevation perspective (view).

This first technical sketch

perfectly portrays the effect

of contrast between two

concepts- light and

shadow.

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#2 The motive behind this model structure was to separate both the

building programmes in one site and landscape. During the

production process of the model, I was contemplating how the

users (students and residents) would utilize also move through the

spaces. As a result of this, I created a space between the two

blocks of building s therefore allowing the users to interact also

move through and around the university campus. The space

created between the two buildings would be used as a right of

passage (pathway) for teachers, students and other associates of

the university. During the production process, I was also evaluating

this model as a whole. Suddenly the idea came to me in realization,

to implement the use of roof terraces on both building, this

secondary idea was not intended at first. The roof top terrace for

the student accommodation block, would be a large sports cage of

both concrete and artificial grass preferable used for football.

Whereas for the barber shop, the roof top terrace would be a patio

or garden due to reason that the barber shop is smaller in scale:

therefore the programme would have to be smaller.

The design of the model fits the programmes, as the programmes

are separated into two buildings therefore improving crowd control

also making the premises more safe to move around. Also as I

implemented two building blocks, this design follows the

conventional style of architecture. As you can see in the images on

the right, the exterior design of the structure consists of both

geometric lines and small rectangles spaced differently, as a result

of this it creates an illusion from a visual perspective; in which the

actual design (pattern) appears to be revolving around the arenas

structure as a whole. Also as the design consists of sharp shapes

and lines, this will automatically trigger an effect in the minds of the

people outside looking at the structure in which their sight will

increase in concentration and focus.

#2 The sentiment of the space created from the building

model is completely determined by the time of day, in

which during the day light sequences as demonstrated on

the left, the model appears realistic to life scale (size)

creating an delusion in the sense of visual perspective. As

a result of this, it portrays a active also lively.

The material I used to create this was model was plain

white and black card sourced from a natural supply- wood,

trees. The material used for this model portrays cold

plainness expression without the use crossing lines

therefore giving off a sense of simplicity. However as the

material used is paper, this also brings the factor of

deficiency and limitations therefore showing signs of

weathering such as rips, tears also dampness. The

structure of this model is reinforced through the use of glue

and masking tape, in which the stability of the model can

be tested by placing the model into different environments

also climates. Afterwards, I put this to the test in which

from the results I came to the conclusion that the model is

more stable also strong in hot dry conditions whereas it

wasn’t so efficient in windy also rainy conditions.

After creating the model, I realized that the

buildings could be improved also reformed as the

pieces can be detachable in which I experimented

with the model further by pushing the student

accommodation and barbershop together thus

creating one structure. As the layout has been

changed, as shown on the right, the space which

used to be between the two buildings, has been

removed therefore the users would have to move

around the structure on the campus site instead.

However as there is only one structure, the user

would not have the need to step outside to move

from the accommodation to the barbershop;

therefore reducing travel whilst saving time in

which the students (including other associates of

the university) will be more likely to turn up to their

classes on time.

#2 Day Light image

sequences

#2

Night Light

image

sequences

#3 The purpose of this prototype was to create a tall wall barrier

surrounding the exterior of the university campus including the two

buildings on the site thus following a dome form of architectural

methodology. At some stage of the invention process, I had to

regard how the students also other people would use and

manoeuvre through the spaces. As a result of this, I intended to

cut gaps or slots into the circular wall of rigid folds thus creating

passage ways allowing the people (users) to enter also exist from

the university campus, therefore allowing the teachers, students

also other associates of the university to become more active also

involved with both the university and campus site. Afterwards I

was analysing the figure of the model , in which I realized that the

actual circular curved wall could also work as a dome whilst

simultaneously acting as a conservatory in some respect.

This secondary idea did not come to mind at first. The tall circular

wall would feature glass from the ground floor till the middle

(halfway) of the wall. As glass is transparent, this resistant

material allows the outer natural light to penetrate deep into the

university facility. This space between the building and wall would

become ‘The Street’ as it would be outside the two buildings

whilst simultaneously being situated inside. The design of the

model fits the programmes, as the wall and roof provide shelter

against the outer climates and conditions of the environment,

regardless whether harsh or mild. Whilst simultaneously creating

new innovative use of space i.e. The Street.

#3 Before I even started to create this third model, I was contemplating the aesthetics of the

model i.e. structure, size. As I was sitting in my chair at my work place with all the

required tools, I suddenly discover these two tapes placed on top of each other forming a

tower, dome like form- cello and masking tape. The form created from stacking the sticky

tapes on top of each other, inspired me to construct this third model. As a result of this,

the concept for this model was influenced by these stationary items as shown on the right.

The sentiment of the space created from the structure model depends on the time of day,

in which during the day light sequences as demonstrated in the previous page (slide) the

intricate rigid folds is reinforced by the shadows created by the light regardless whether

it is natural (sunlight) or man-made.

Whereas in the night light sequence as shown in these images, the spaces are contrasted therefore becomes more

distinguishable. During the night light, you are more able to detect the shadows, in

which you can decide the areas of the model which would be used as shelter on the

campus. The material I used to create this was model was plain white and black

card sourced from a natural supply- wood, trees. The benefit of using this material it

that it intermingles with the light as shown in the images, therefore creating an

effect of contrast between two concepts- light and shadow. The material used for

this model portrays a adaptive expression as the material used is paper, this also

brings deficiency and restrictions therefore showing signs of weathering such as

tears also dampness. The structure of this model is reinforced through the use of

cello and masking tape, in which the strength of the model can be tested by placing

the model into different environments also climates. Afterwards, I put this to the test

in which from the results I came to the deduction that the model is more stable also

strong in hot dry conditions whereas it wasn’t so proficient in windy also rainy

conditions.

Night Light image sequences

#3

#4 The objective of this model is to create a dynamic structure keeping

in time of modern architecture in the 21st century incorporating both

aspects of wall and building. In the course of the production

procedure, I was contemplating how the university associates would

utilize and move through the spaces. As a result of this, I created a

curved building with the walls extending both outwards and inwards.

During the production process, I was analysing the structure in

which I discovered that there is a open space in-between the walls-

in the middle. This secondary idea was not initially intended at the

beginning until later discovery.

The space created between the building and wall could be used as

a form of transport therefore the students, teachers also other

associates of the university would walk through to travel around the

university campus or simply just going from class (courses) to class.

This space would consist of high glass roofing with windows, allowing the

natural light from the outer environment to penetrate deep into the building

spaces, thus consisting of a conservatory themed layout except to a large

scale. The design of this model corresponds to the programmes as the

structure consists of a dynamic layout. Also as both programmes are

compressed into one structure (form), therefore this would reduce the

space required on the site as a whole. The model consists of smooth,

curvature folds reinforcing the concept of movement and flow. The concept

of this model was influenced by the arts craft style of ‘Origami’ originating

from Japan. The term Origami is derived from the term Ori and Kami

meaning folding paper (Kami changes to Gami due to Rendaku), is the

traditional Japanese art of paper folding which started in the late 17th

Centaury AD and was popularized outside of Japan in the mid 1900s. As I

was studying the actual structure itself ie folds, I discovered that the form

closely resembles that of a swan which is elegant, graceful yet strong.

Later on I was evaluating the model in which I suddenly come to realize

that the structure has more potential than just being an arena in which the

structure could be a Animal Care centre as the from resembles that of a

swan which complements the exam objective- Growth and Evoultion

折り紙

#4

Night Light

image

sequences

#5 The initiative of this archetype was to represent a dynamic

structure comprising both programmes in one form, keeping in time

of upcoming modern architecture, therefore incorporating irregular

and faceted forms. During the construction process of the

archetype, I was contemplating how the users (students and

residents) would use also move through and around the spaces.

As a result of this, I created small openings located at the base of

the archetype in which these openings will allow the transition of

people in and out of the arena. Afterwards I was analysing the

figure of the archetype , in which I realized that the large rigid

folded tube like pillar as shown in the image on the left ( area on

right side of image) is slanted at a specific angle which could be

used as the main source of air ventilation, providing oxygen also

ventilation in and out the structure throughout the whole day

therefore control ling the interior temperatures. This circular rigid

fold can also be used as overhanging roof, soaring over at a angle

which provides shelter as indicated by the shadows. This

secondary was not intended at first.

The design of the archetype responds to the programmes, as the

structure comprises both the student accommodation and

barbershop in a single form therefore this would reduce space

required on the campus. The benefit of this single structure is that

it reduces the start up costs also the space (area) saved could be

used for another programme which is more resourceful and

efficient.

The sentiment of the space created from the structural archetype

is completely determined by the time of day in which during the

night light sequences as demonstrated in the images, the spaces

are contrasting by two concepts- light and dark. This provides a

bold and astonishing perspective of the entire structure especially

when the archetype is placed onto a flooring of artificial grass

which I used for extra effect.

#6 #5

Night Light image

sequences

After a long enduring process comprising of brainstorming,

sketching, plan and perspective drawings, a expedition

including experimenting with models, my project has finally

drawn to an end. The different stages of the process has enabled

me to create the final outcome of a prototype or in other words a

masterpiece. This long process has deeply benefited me to such a

great extent, due to reason that it has provided me with creative,

innovative ideas also enabled me to implement improvements

along the way. These following technical sketches portray a

building structure consisting of two programmes on one site

(landing) from both a plan and elevation perspective, in which I

eventually came up with the idea of combing a youth (student)

accommodation including a barbershop. Elevation view

Student

accommodation Barber shop

Student accommodation

Barber shop

Curvature wall

Curvature wall

Passage between the two

structures for passing trade

therefore developing

awareness and interest for

the barbershop

Passage

Plan View- Birdseye

Elevation View- Side

Passage

First floor

Ground (bottom) floor

Student accommodation

Barber shop

Roof top

Roof top windows

enabling the natural light

to penetrate through the

spaces

Light goes in

evenly with a

balanced

spectrum

Utilizing the space to its best potential

therefore enabling the user (tenants) to

interact and explore the interior spaces

whilst have a overwhelming perspective

of the outer environment

Student (youth)

accommodation

Bottom ground level

First upper level

Structural Perspective

These following series of images are structural

perspectives of just the two buildings which is the student

accomadation and

MAXXIEstablished2010LocationRoma, Lazio, ItalyWebsite MAXXI – National Museum of the 21st Century ArtsThe MAXXI – National Museum of the 21st Century

Arts is a national museum dedicated to contemporary creativity, located in the Flaminio neighbourhood of Rome, Italy. It is managed by a foundation created by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities. It was designed as a multidisciplinary space by Zaha Hadid and committed to experimentation and innovation in the arts and architecture.

Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Description 3 Collections 4 References 5 External links History[edit] The project was first announced in 2000 and took over 10 years to complete, during which time there

have been six changes of national government in Italy.[1] The design of Zaha Hadid was the winner of an international design competition. The art installation and the opening of MAXXI, in 2010, were photographed by Simone Cecchetti, who

was chosen from national photography competition. The Royal Institute of British Architect’s (RIBA) 2010 Stirling Prize for architecture has been awarded to

MAXXI.[2] In its 15th year, the award is presented annually for the best new European building, built or designed in Britain, judged to have made the greatest contribution to the evolution of British architecture.

Description[edit] The building is a composition of bending oblong tubes, overlapping, intersecting and piling over each

other, resembling a piece of massive transport infrastructure.[3] The MAXXI consists of two museums: "MAXXI art" and "MAXXI architecture".[4] In addition to the two

museums, the MAXXI also features an auditorium, a library and media library specialized in art and architecture, a bookshop, a cafeteria, a bar/restaurant, galleries for temporary exhibition, performances, educational activities. The large public square designed in front of the museum is planned to host art works and live events.

The MAXXI has been acclaimed by The Guardian as "Hadid's finest built work to date"[1] and a masterpiece fit to sit alongside Rome's ancient wonders.[3]

The outdoor courtyard surrounding the museum provides a venue for large-scale works of art.[5] Collections[edit] The permanent collections of these two museums grow through direct acquisitions, as well as through

commissions, thematic competitions, awards for young artists, donations and permanent loans. The collection includes works by Alighiero Boetti, William Kentridge, Kara Walker, Ed Ruscha, Gilbert &

George, Gino De Dominicis, Michael Raedecker, Anish Kapoor, Gerhard Richter,Francesco Clemente, Lara Favaretto, Marlene Dumas, Maurizio Cattelan, Gabriele Basilico, Kiki Smith, Thomas Ruff, Luigi Ghirri, Manfredi Beninati, Vanessa Beecroft, Stefano Arienti, Francis Alys, Ugo Rondinone, Thomas Schutte, Francesco Gostoli and archives of architects Carlo Scarpa, Aldo Rossi and Pier Luigi Nervi.[3]

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