https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/14571f81-2e97-4f95-aa99-192f29ab1d15/ARCH1101-Experiment-2-Alice-Chapman
Sunday 29 April 2018
THE ARCHITECTURE
Lumion Renders
Green, vegetated pedestrian Bridge spanning ANZAC Parade and successfully situating the light rail stop within its wider urban context.
The skeletal membrane like glass roofing structure inspired by Jenny Wu's architectural concept of 'Freeform Geometry' that also incorporates the theme of technology in modern design.
Light rail stop that includes a study/hang out space for students to make effective use of their time while waiting for the light rail. The basic elemental form of both this building and that which houses the cafe, reflects the concept of 'Aesthetic Purism' as espoused by Adolf Loo's.
View from pedestrian bridge looking back down over UniWalk.
Light rail stop cafe.
Site view of light rail stop and bridge within the wider urban context of UNSW.
The three textures selected for inclusion in my design can be seen above and applied in the rendered image to the built form.
DESIGN PROGRESSION
I chose to develop my light rail stop based off the axonometric below, along with the Architectural concept of Aesthetic Purism inspired by Adolf Loos and that of Freeform Geometry based off the work of Jenny Wu. In addition to this, the theme of Technology was also addressed by my design solution.
I began developing my design by creating an initial sketch that brought the ideas generated from the axonometric and applied to physical design.
From there I began developing my SketchUp Model. I started by replicating the initial design sketch and creating the basic framework for the bridge and the freeform geometric membrane structure.
The mesh like glass roof was inspired by recent technological advances that have enabled various organic shapes and designs through various CAD, CAM and other plug in softwares. This also relates to Loo's assertion that design should be current to its present time.
I then proceeded to further develop the design by extruding surfaces and exploring materiality. A key aspect of this design is the green, vegetated land bridge that connects the two sides of ANZAC parade resulting in a successful incorporation of the existing urban environment into the new light rail stop. This also serves to create more green space in the already dense urban fabric surrounding the university.
Upon reflection, I realised that the curvature of the bridge was not practical in terms of accessibility and ease of use, so I slightly altered the design in order to make it more economically sound.
Then I improved the design of the light rail stop itself. Instead of opting for a more traditional light rail stop, I sought to create a more practical space that would better serve the students of UNSW. I have created a study/ hang out space so that people are able to better utilise their time while waiting for the light rail.
Final SketchUp Model
Saturday 28 April 2018
SMOOTH AND SUBDIVIDE AXONOMETRICS
1. 
Within this axonometric, the curved form, inspired by Wu’s concept of Freeform Geometry, acts as the connection between the light rail stop and the wider urban environment, while Loo’s concept of aesthetic purism is demonstrated in the design of the actual light rail stop through its simple box form.
2. 
The curved roof shelter, inspired by Loo’s assertion that ornament is a criminal waste of time, money and material, acts as the link between the built form and the surrounding urban fabric, in conjunction with the monolithic structure of the light rail stop, drawn from Wu’s understanding of perpetual and visual voids.
3.
In this axonometric, the utilitarian nature of many of Loo’s designs was employed in the basic form of the light rail stop while the curved structure on top was inspired by Wu’s layering of materials.
THE TWO CONCEPTS
Adolf Loos | Aesthetic Purism
Adolf Loos sought aesthetic purism in his designs through the removal of all unnecessary ornament. His work is renowned for its bare, stark style, characterised by a lack of external decoration and ornamental features. Through this, Loos sought to create architecture that was current to its time, not a replica of works from times past, viewing this as an unnecessary waste of time money and material. Loos’ architectural style has been incorporated into my work through the simple, un-ornamented form of the boxes that sit either side of Anzac Parade and house a series of small scale shops and cafes.
Jenny Wu | Freeform Geometry
Conversely, Jenny Wu incorporates significant ornamentation within her designs. A key feature of much of her architecture is the exploration of freeform geometry. She uses many organic shapes in her designs, often containing a bold, geometric theme. While her style is far more intricate and detailed then Loo’s, her architecture is still true to the time in which it is created, incorporating various technologies in the production of materials and structures, that make it a genuine representation of the technological age in which we live. I have also sought to reflect the theme of technology within my work through the creation of a skeletal freeform membrane roofing structure that incorporates modern technology and programming within its design and production.
EXPERIMENT 2
Architectural Concepts:
Adolf Loos
1. Remove all unnecessary ornament
2. Aesthetic Purism
3. Must be current to time when it's designed. No replica.
4. Utilitarian Design
5. Ornament is a criminal waste of time, money and material.
Jenny Wu
1. Perceptual and visual void
2. Active inlay - interplay of connecting solids and voids.
3. Freeform Geometry
4. Animated Form
5. Layering of material
Adolf Loos
1. Remove all unnecessary ornament
2. Aesthetic Purism
3. Must be current to time when it's designed. No replica.
4. Utilitarian Design
5. Ornament is a criminal waste of time, money and material.
Jenny Wu
1. Perceptual and visual void
2. Active inlay - interplay of connecting solids and voids.
3. Freeform Geometry
4. Animated Form
5. Layering of material
Wednesday 18 April 2018
ORIGINAL 12 SKETCH AXONOMETRICS
1.
Loos | Ornament is a criminal
waste of time, money and material.
2.
Wu | Perceptual and visual void
3.
Wu | Layering of Material
4.
Loos | Aesthetic Purism
5.
Loos | Utilitarian Design
6.
Wu | Freeform Geometry
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