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Contents
0.0 Introduction 7
1.1 Three Relationships 9
1.1 Point, Line and Plane 11 1.2 Mass 19 1.3 Frame and Infill 27
2.0 Conceptacle 35
3.0 Herring Island: A Place For Secrets 41 3.1 Site Analysis 43 3.2 Concept and Sketch Design 45 3.3 Design Development 48 3.4 Final Design Drawings 50 3.5 Final Design Model 55
4.0 Reflection 57
5.0 Bibliography 59
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0.0 Introduction
Architecture Design Studio Earth studies the connection between architectural formations and the earth. The examination focussed around three tectonics: ‘Point,Line and Plane’, ‘Mass’ and, ‘Frame and Infill’ . These formative topics explored the significance of structures on ground, below ground and above ground. Combining this research into one structure develops a conceptacle which is then expressed in the final design project. This Design Studio Book will follow the development made through the semester, covering the three architectural tectonic relationships, the conceptacle and the evolution of the final design project: secrets.
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1.0 Three Relationships
Architectural composition is governed through three relationships. The study of these tectonics develops an understanding of the earth, its spatial qualities, and impacts on architecture. ‘Point, Line and Plane’, ‘Mass’ and ‘Frame and Infill’ are explored through precedent analysis, sketching and representational models.
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The Old Quadrangle
Location: Melbourne
Multiple vertical elements extend to a point along the colonnade developing the roof system. While these physical members display the elemental nature of point, line and plane, an illusion of the tectonic is also created. As the walkway continues a vanishing point appears, this extension elongates the structure and creates a focal point within the design.
Photograph: (Procak 2016)
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Farnsworth House
Architect: Mies Van De RoheLocation: Illinois
Farnsworth House takes the basic elemental forms of the point, line and plane tectonic in the creation of the structure. The columns frame the internal space where panes of glass create a sheltered space that is connected to the external environment. The relationship between the structure and the earth occurs through the tectonic as lines in the form of columns transition into planes which frame the structure.
Photographs: (Hedrich Blessing Photographers n.d.)
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My idea for the design focusses on the interaction of point, line and plane. Point, line and plane is an elemental progression. In my design I explore how the interaction between these elements can create a structure. The main theme surrounding this tectonic is layering. The spiral forms an imaginary point from which the structure begins and it is the layering of lines which create a textured plane defining the expansion from the initial point. The design explores how architectural form develops and with further critical analysis an exploration of the interaction with varied ground planes was conducted.
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Bunker 599
Designer: Rietveld Architecture-Art- Affordances (RAAAF)Location: Amsterdam
The weight of the monumental concrete bunker is incredible. Strength radiates from the structure however the refurbishment completed by RAAAF has divided the concrete in two, revealing a center that is quite delicate and intricate. This representation of mass is intriguing as it shows that there can be two viewpoints of this tectonic: stability and fragility.
Photograph: (RAAAF 2010)
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The Third Dimension: Installation V1/04
Designer: Bob VerschuerenLocation: Jehay Castle
Mass in architecture represents weight and density of materials. This land sculpture by Bob Verscheren shows the growth and development of mass. From the delicate and fragile branches, the sculpture slowly becomes thicker and stronger. This development is further solidified through the shape of the sculpture and its increasing diameter is directly proportional the increasing mass.
Photographs: (Verscheren n.d.)
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My design looks at the development of architectural mass. Mass while strong, monumental and heavy can also be quite delicate and fragile. The tectonic’s beauty is owed to balance of scale. My design utilises this interpretation of mass to experiment with the intricacies of the tectonic and combines it with the intricacies of light. The use of light is also a contributor, as the darker the space, the heavier the material seems. The constructed mass is moulded into the earth and has its form sculpted with the intensity of light.
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House NA
Architect: Sou FujimotoLocation: Tokyo
Sou Fujimoto has developed elements of the frame and infill tectonic in his building “House NA”. Consisting of a series of rectangular frames the building becomes intricate in the way they are irregularly positioned. The positioning of the frames becomes a labyrinth and due to the translucent nature of the glass infill it blurs the boundaries between the interior and the exterior.
Photograph: (Aestate n.d.)
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Frame House
Architect: Igor SirotovLocation: Kiev
Igor Siortov has set up a layered frame and infill building. The black steel frame defines the external boundaries of the property, while the house acts as this frame’s infill. The house itself is another, this time concrete, frame, where the translucent glass seals the building from the external environment. This minimalistic design is beautiful thanks to its simplicity and the connection from the inside to the outside environment.
Photographs: (Misso 2013)
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My design looks at the main themes of modularity and labyrinth. Irregular repetition of a extruded regular frame creates a range of different interacting spaces. Infill creates modules which form varied experiential outcomes by developing access paths and light diffusion. The elements of the frame and infill tectonic, and their interaction, define spatial qualities and enhance the journey for the user.
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This conceptacle is a combination of all the main themes expressed through the exploration of the three tectonic relationships. Contributing to the design was layering, intricacy, and the dual theme of modularity and labyrinth, from ‘Point, Line and Plane’, ‘Mass’, and ‘Frame and Infill’ respectively. The combination formed a series of floating modular spaces within a grid format, connected by infill shaped through the exploration of mass.
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3.0 Herring Island: A Place For Secrets
Herring Island is a man-made island south east of the Melbourne CBD. Surrounded by the beautiful Yarra River, the island provides a natural habitat for the native fauna and flora. This natural environment is starkly contrasted with its urban setting, making it a significant feature in the larger environmental context.
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3.1 Site Analysis
Site analysis of the island led to the selection of an area on the west edge of the island. Contributing to the decision was the topography of the island, as the area was within a small valley, leading to protection from noise and smell pollution, and seclusion on the island leading to low circulation traffic, enhanced with the dense vegetation. All of these factors make the quiet and peaceful area an ideal context for the design of a pavilion with the theme of secrets.
Site PlanCombined Site Analysis
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Stage 1Consideration
Stage 3Contemplation
Stage 2Interpretation
Stage 5Clarity
Stage 7Reflection
Stage 4.1Reflection
Stage 4Journey
Stage 6Understanding
Time Capsule
Resolution
The Process of Secrets
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3.2 Concept and Sketch Design
To develop a pavilion on Herring Island, the concept of secrets needs to be understood. To incorporate this theme into the architecture I analysed the process which one goes through to resolve the secret, as a secret is something that needs to be understood properly in order for it to not be a burden.
Developed was a seven stage journey that promotes a thought process to understand the secret. This is accomplished through the use of materials, depth in and above the earth, and the amount of light within each space.
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Labyrint
Architect: Gijs Van VaerenberghLocation: Ghent
The structure “Labyrint” by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh is found at the C-mine arts centre. Secrets are confusing and one must travel on a journey to understand the meaning of the information that they hold. Labyrint is intriguing in the way that it uses a reguar grid format to create an irregular pattern through the connection of planes.
Photograph: (DuJardin n.d.)
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Triangular Pavillion
Architect: Dan GrahamLocation: Hamburg
This pavillion by Dan Graham utilises mirrored glass. The use of this material allows a user to see out however the interior is kept hidden from the outside. The reflection of the natural landscape hides the structure creating a secret in the architecture itself.
Photograph: (Lisson Gallery n.d.)
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To determine the effectiveness of forming a pavillion by connecting cubed spaces to-gether, temporary sketch models were made. These sketch models analysed the shape of the overall structure and allowed for its op-timisation. With the aid of modelling, the structure was able to symbolise each stage of the secret process in the way that each of the cubes forming the pavillion connected.
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Ground Floor Plan1:100
Legend
1. Stage 1 Consideration
2. Stage 2 Interpretation
3. External Storage
4. Internal Storage
5. Technical Room
6. Stage 3 Contemplation
7. Hidden Walkway
8. Stage 4.1 Reflection
9. Stage 4 Journey
10. Time Capsule
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3.4 Final Design Drawings
Second Floor Plan1:100
Third Floor Plan1:100
Toilet Block Floor Plan1:100
Building Circulation
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Legend
11. Stage 5 Clarity
12. Stage 6 Understanding
13. Stage 7 Reflection
14. Time Capsule
15. Female Toilet
16. Male Toilet
17. Disabled Toilet
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4.0 Reflection
Tectonic studies explored architectural composition in relation to the earth. The introduction of these architectural concepts developed an understanding of the spatial requirements of a space. ‘Point, Line and Plane’, ‘Mass’, and ‘Frame and Infill’ , were taught in a progressive format which developed an architectural style, improving techniques and methods of communication and design development.
Precedent research acts as a guide in the development of a design. Analysis of the key concepts within each precedent provides an understanding of how elements within a design can be integrated. The inspiration gained throughout the semester contributed to the progression of the design development and influenced the overall architectural style.
In order to begin developing a design for a pavilion on Herring Island with the overarching theme of ‘Secrets’, research was needed to comprehend how a secret can be involved in the architecture of a structure. Precedent research, sketching, modelling, and critical analysis of work completed earlier in the semester, all influenced the final structure. Constant refinement of the design addressed the issues, developing problem solving skills. The final design of the pavilion generally captures natural features in the landscape, however this connection to the site could be further enhanced. Refinement of the placement of windows, to specifically frame views in the landscape, would contribute to the experiential aspects of each space within the pavilion. The lack of ability to visit the site limited the progression of this line of development.
Architecture Design Studio Earth enhanced my abilities as a designer. It provided a platform which allowed for the development of my architectural style, and skills in sketching, drawing, and model making. In providing a strong foundation in the basic principles of architecture and guiding the design development process, this studio has given me confidence in my ability to learn and constantly improve.
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5.0 Bibliography
Aestate, (n.d.), House NA, photograph, Tokyo, viewed 9th April 2016, < http://aestatestudio.tumblr.com/>
David, 2008, The Third Dimension, photograph, Jehay Castle, viewed 21st March 2016, <www.regardintuitif.net>
DuJardin, Filip, (n.d.), Labyrint, photograph, viewed 10th May, < https://3noviceseurope.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/3novicesgijs-van-vaerenberghs-steel-maze-features-spherical-cylindrical-and-cone-shaped-voids/>
Hedrich Blessing Photographers, (n.d.), Farnsworth House, photograph, Illinois, viewed 28th May 2016, <www.farnsworthhouse.org>
Lisson Gallery, (n.d.), Triangular Pavillion, photograph, viewed 18th May 2016, < http://upprojects.com/projects/commissions/triangular-pavilion/>
Misso, Richard, 2013, Frame House, photographs, Kiev, viewed 9th April 2016, < http://designaddicts.com.au/>
Procak, Tatyana, 2016, Old Quadrangle, photograph, author’s own photograph, taken 15th March 2016
Prodan, Alessandro, 2009, Farnsworth House, photograph, Illinois, viewed 28th May 2016, < http://marlas.cgsociety.org/>
RAAAF, 2010, Bunker 599, photograph, Amsterdam, viewed 24th March 2016, < http://www.raaaf.nl/nl/projects/7>
Verscheren, Bob, (n.d.), The Third Dimension, photograph, Jehay Castle, viewed 21st March 2016, <www.pinterest.com>