Sunday, April 26, 2009

PROJECT 2 SITING






You are probably at a stage when you would need to consider (or reconsider) carefully the siting of the building - and ask yourself whether the site should be a part of the model - if not - why - it is not about whether the tutor wants to see the site in the model or whether the 250 X 250 will allow for it - but how best to indicate it graphically (not verbally) as a part of the overall story.

Nevertheless, you need to be clear about whether your project is

1 set on the side of a cliff face

2 set in a valley

3 submerged into a sloping hill or cut into it to join two roads at an upper or lower level

4 bridging a creek or a river

5 set at the waterfront (harbour or river)

6 inserted into an existing urban fabric or a building or set in an empty carpark

These are very exciting possibilities and even though it is a generic site it is will have some impact on the CONDITIONS and DESIRES of

a movement
b view
c light

Thursday, April 23, 2009

STUDIO TASK WEEK 7

Dear Tute Group

For next Wednesday please bring the following

1 Final drawings plans sections and axonometric (all POCHE)
2 ONE sample of what the submission drawing will look like (this is because presentation wise our group was a little bit weak last time so I want to make sure I know what you are attempting - Please look at the link I have posted on the blogsite about
3 Working model (1:100) or Final Model in Progress

IMPORTANT: For students whose have had one or less consultation please bring between 1-3 design solutions so the Studio session can be fruitful (this is not whimsical - we as students and tutors are pressed for time therefore having more than one option means that the tutor can tell you what works and what doesnt )

The scale is 1: 50 for students working with small structures 1-2 rooms The scale is 1: 100 for students working with larger/more expansive schemes

IMPORTANT: You will need to get your scale approved before you go into 'production mode'
We will follow the roster system again and make sure everyone gets a fair go

bestest

Anu

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

PROJECT 2 TYPOLOGIES Part 1

Hi all

This week you should start to think what kind of architectural type your project corresponds to. You could say: "Must I define my building along these lines...I am designing a work/living space". However, we argue that this is too vague a definition. It has a strong functional undercurrent and it automatically tends towards the design of domestic space.
Hence, it is suggested that you think of the TYPE. It is a suggestion of course but it will give your project A HIGH DEGREE OF DEFINITION in terms of light and view.

The possible types are:
P L A T F O R M
C A V E / B U N K E R
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/01/11/boxhome-by-rintala-eggertsson-architects/


T O W E R

H A B I T A B L E _B R I D G E
AND OTHER TYPOLOGIES LIKE
M A Z E/ L A B Y R I N T H
THERE COULD BE OTHERS..........

Studio Week 6

Dear all

At the request of some students, we will run the studio from 2 pm - Please be there at the start if you want feedback
Students who are struggling with this project are especially encouraged to attend
Please bring all the process work to receive feedback

Anu

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Project 2 What your blogsite should look like

Please see http://scottbeerarch1101.blogspot.com/for the variety of investigations that all of you should be engaged in at this stage
I know you are busy but if you upload then I can comment on your work before studio
The blog is a place of sharing work and not just uploading your folio

Models from Australian Pavilion Venice Architecture Biennale

See these models for inspiration
You can also see a short video on http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=11770
The catalogue has more images


Enter Architecture, Redfern Housing Prototype. Photo: Byron Keane. Model: Tom Spalding, Envizage Australia.
Super Colossal, Cubby Conglomerate.
Mulloway Studio, Contemplative Space.
Chenchow Little Architects, Pitched Roof House. Photo: Phillip Hayson. Model: Chenchow Little.

Exquisite model and overall process in Project 2 in 2008

For exquisite model and overall process in Project 2 in 2008

See
http://feifeifeng3f.blogspot.com/ for the drawings and other views of the model


Here are some images