Experiment Two

Theory:

Movement in architecture has responded to the dynamism of our inescapable landscape to reconnect with the knowledge of culture and place, and to create harmony between the organic and mechanic. 

Sketch perspectives

One point perspectives

With massing elements

Animated drawings

Axonometric 

Two point perspective

36 Custom textures

Rotational

Linear

Waving

Vibration

Flying

Scalar

In model

Waving

Linear

Scalar

SketchUp model with 2 moving elements

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(Wall should be cut out for windows) 

Each office floor has its own rotating wall which allows for control over its trajectory according to desired light and scene. 

A rolling screen lies atop the glass walls of the gallery and can be moved depending on the amount of desired light, to the point of being completely shut out. This is particularly useful for manipulating the experience of viewers through moods set by lighting.

Lumion Environment 

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5 Real time image captures

Interior of meeting room and studio spaces. By limiting the number of divisions within the buildings and maximising the number of openings, the outside landscape is brought into the internal. Light is bountiful; creating a clean, open workspace against the white, while the sporadic natural colours and plant boxes reminisce of our organic world. The tall, wide rooms allow for free movement without form or definition throughout the spaces and a more radical spatial flow.

East facing facade. A curved stairwell connects to the main building structure from the lecture theatre above the Roundhouse. The tall rectangular buildings matching those of schools today are dispersed by platforms and overhanging rooms that take a more natural form with curves, creating a harmony between our built and inescapable natural landscapes. The geometry of the windows and doors intermingled with the colour scheme create a playful feel, contrasting the more professional inside of the interior to construct a balanced atmosphere for an architecture school.

West facing facade. Plastered walls make up the entirety of the main structure, providing texture and protection to the buildings but also a sound-blocking mechanism, necessary when situated beside a busy road. Glass is also heavily utilised to open up the tall buildings and provide light and views. A glass tunnel that protects from noise and car pollutions crosses over the busy Anzac Parade to NIDA, allowing easy access and creating additional paths around the school.

Pathway from north. The main structure sits atop a multi-level platform with grassy areas that serve two purposes - providing recreational spaces and complementary green environments. A wide pathway connects the planned developments to the Fitness and Aquatic Centre, to facilitate the populations of the school in an open transitory space. Alongside the hanging plants and greenery, the curved shapes of the path act to break up the rigidity of buildings and a mechanic concrete environment.

Western top view. Connecting the tall buildings are suspended, platforms that create additional space for other activities such as gatherings, or outdoor meetings if there's a needed change of scene. They provide relief from time indoor and builds a more interesting aesthetic to the main structure. Adding dimension to the flat surfaces of the walls, dissimilar plant boxes are arranged across. The glass research centre on top of the building allows openness to the outside and an immediate interaction with the environment. 

Animated film

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