EXP2: Week 2

Parallel Projections

 Combination 1

Combination 2

Combination 3

Light Rail Stop Development in Lumion

EXP2: Week 1

Key Architects:

Herzog & De Meuron:

1. Challenges modernist ornament-aversion.
2. Expresses precision of a concept formal clarity, immaculate detailing and craftsmanship.
3. Highly refined juxtaposition and articulation of different materialities (remarkable choice of building skin).
4. Complex and dynamic geometries. 
5. The experience through the space matters more than the image of the building, which means the relationship between intangibles and the solid stuff of construction (atmosphere and mood). 

Walter Gropius:

1. Design is functional- connecting wing structures correspond to internal space.
2. Uses the principle of uniting art and technology.
3. The designs are marked by simplicity of shape (rectilinear forms) arranged in accordance to asymmetrical plan in a dynamic way and free of any surface decoration in order to create a sense of modernism. 
4. Careful use of primary colours to add a dynamic feel to the building. 
5. Creates an honest, economical and utilitarian architecture that use materials like steel and glass satisfy the society's new building needs while still appealing to aesthetic taste. 

Axonometric Drawings

Pair 1

Pair 2

Pair 3

Pair 4

Pair 5

Pair 6

Chosen concepts and theme:

Light Rail Stop:

Concept: The designs are marked by simplicity of shape (rectilinear forms) arranged in accordance to asymmetrical plan in a dynamic way and free of any surface decoration in order to create a sense of modernism. 

Theme: Sustainability 

Urban Context:

Concept: Complex and dynamic geometries.

A Pair of Axonometric in Lumion 

EXP2: Week 3

The 36 Custom Textures

5 Images From Lumion Environment

Image 1

The texture chosen for the underground waiting area has a pattern of oddly looking  dynamic oval shapes to represent an interesting choice of the wall skin, which is inspired by the design concept of Herzog & De Meuron's remarkable use of materialities for building skin. 

Image 2

The texture used as the flooring of the light rail stop shows a variation in length of lines protruding from all sides creating a sense of dynamic movement within the space. The design responds to the use of the space without the need to implement unneccesary ornamentation. The idea was developed according to one of Walter Gropius's design principles, which is use of linear form and free of surface decoration to achieve a look of modernism. 

Image 3

The texture shows the choice of material used for the walls of the light rail stop, which is hempcrete. It is created from woody inner fibres of the hemp plant and then formed into concrete-like shapes. This represents the concept of economical and utilitarian architecture of Walter Gropius, which new material is used without losing the aesthetic of the structure. 

Image 4

Image 5

 Link to Lumion Folder and Scenes

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yxim0ahmqxtohif/AACrzwW_fK5IoE1AS9u6elk_a?dl=0

Embedded Sketchup Links

Week 2

The Stairs

Issey Miyake 

Material used for this staircase is timber.

Louise Bourgeois

Material used for this staircase is concrete.

Geometric, Line

Week 3

This tutorial video is very helpful for Sketchup beginners like me as it clearly explains how to create a terrain. 

2 Images of Developed Sketchup Model

Issey Miyake 

Louise Bourgeois

36 Textures

Week 4