[experiment TWO: the monument] INTIAL AXO + INITIAL S/UP MODELSX2

Below are the two axometric drawings i am taking forward. i have modeled both of these in sketchUP and included them below. before starting sketchup i reread the weeks task sheet and noted that 'some prisms might be subtracted from others'. this helped me develop the designs a little bit in sketchup. some additions have been made to the models compared with the drawings. 

[in the 'depth' model, i created two different rectangles by subtracting the space through two walls whilst in the 'efficient' model i felt more comfortable about seeing all the rectangles as bigger rectangles which i was able to 'carve' down. this led me to overlapping the rectangles more + subtract greater volumes from them. the 'rectangle' that looks like an upside down 'L' with the texture is, i think an example of this; it is almost a different shape but by combining two initial rectangles to form a whole which was then subtracted, alludes to whole shape of a rectangle].

[experiment TWO: the monument] AXOMETRICSX6

Below are the six axometrics and a their reverse angle from this weeks class exercise. i found this exercise hard at first as drawing an axometric was new for me but once i sort of worked to the formula that all lines needed to be parallel to the others on that angle, i found i was drawing some better and more visually interesting drawings. i like how the top 'efficient space' drawing is a little 'bit off' but the reverse view [completed later in the process] looks more aligned.

Animation Two.

Animation Three.

This was the third animation i completed. it shows several sections the structure and rotates around the building in a clockwise motion.

Animation One.

This was the first animation i completed. after watching it back, it seems very quick and the scenes jump too much.

developed design with initial sketch..

These two images show the 'hanging' stair in the foreground. The top image shows the different viewing zones for the central gallery/ performance space, which can be seen lower than the main floor. the central balustrade is a reflection of the inital sketch i created for the section exercise [which is included below].

The above image shows another angle of the gallery floor. this area forms part of the ampitheatre which allows the public to view the works on display from different heights and angles. the stairs and landings are also wide in this area, hopefully encouraging people to congregate and also enjoy the space as well as the artists work.

The bottom four photos show the exterior of the building whilst the page immediatley below contains the initial section sketch which i developed my design from.

more stairs - in situ..

 Above is aquick sketch showing how the stair meets the wall. I propose that where the material meets the wall, the concrete wall is chased, the stair is then slid into place and rests within the channel 100mm. i would then propose the the gap between the concrete and metal is sealed with a construction adhesive, colour to match chased wall. Below shows the initial design sketches.

Here is the stair in situ, before i applied the material texture for coreten.

Above + below show the stairs, rendered with a coreten sample i imported into sketchup. These stairs are now in place within the model and now show the balustrade, [detail below].

Stair, rendered in place from above [below].

Below is an image focusing on the balustrade. i wanted the balustrade to be in total contrast with the stair. unlike the stair, the balustrade is smoothly finished with all rounded edges. i did however choose to keep the material base the same, metal/steel except for this part of the stair i would like to use stainless steel. i chose this contrast, to express the difference between the works of louise bourgerouis; some are sculptures, some are paintings etc.

 

Below is a sketch of some details for the 'hanging' stair. it shows a plan view + two sections. it also gives dimensions for the staircase and shows the detail for how the arm 'hooks' the stair. 

The sketch, two below, shows where the balustrade meets the rest of the building. i would imagine needing an engineer to specify this completely but i am proposing that the balustrades are attached to a metal plate which is formed + fastened within the slab. each balustrade would have a bolt hole the matches the diameter of the hole on the bracket. once the two are alignment, a bolt + washer kit would be used to fasten the hanging stair in place.

The bottom two images show the stairs in situ. i am hoping that they enhance the design intent by appearing to hang or suspend from the ceiling. Defining the inner performance space without closing it off from the rest of the gallery.