Salli Hanninen Arch-1390: September 2011

Monday 26 September 2011

Week 10: A3 Montage

'The Grid' Montage
The collage is represented through a web-like grid. I have placed textures and renders from my original representation of Ian Moore's building combining with my concepts of the re-interpretation of the works. I have also added Ian Moore's Architecture as well as other Contemporary Architects work which explore 'The Grid'.

References:
http://blog.miragestudio7.com/peter-eisenman/1328/
http://downwritefierce.com/page/2/
http://fun3d.larc.nasa.gov/example-37.html
http://twitter.com/#!/thegridcreative
http://geotypografika.com/2008/12/05/the-grid-system/
http://scapetoad.choros.ch/help/v12/c-transformation-parameters.php

Saturday 24 September 2011

Week 10: Draft re-interpretation of Architecture

To explore 'The Grid' and to design and create a re-interpretation of Ian Moore's Architecture

The Grid
n.

1. a. A framework of crisscrossed or parallel bars; a grating or mesh.

2. Something resembling a framework of crisscrossed parallel bars, as in rigidity or organisation:

3. A pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines forming squares on a map, a chart, an aerial photograph, or an optical device, used as a reference for locating points.

References:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6KJOb-r16w&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Xh0F4L2kc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4bcGm_40E&feature=related

Week 10: 150 word concept

Ian Moore’s frangipani is composed solely of horizontal and vertical planes. For my concept I want to challenge this idea and create a clean grid system that follows unordered diagonal lines. The grid will create an outer shell for the building. The other idea for my concept is the movement of water. The structure is situated on the coast of Sydney and water is a major factor in the designing of the building. I want to create an organic shape symbolising water movement that encloses the building and plays with the idea of ‘The Grid’. I also want to re-interpret Ian Moore's Architecture and create a public space using his clean geometric shapes and design elements. As Frangipani is situated right by Bondi Beach i want to create my re-interpretation directly onto the beach as a public area for everyone to use reversing the space from private to public.

Week 09: Case Study

The "hard-edged" apartments are a triumph of space, light and ventilation.

Images

-Own Photographs

http://www.ianmoorearchitects.com/

http://www.aluminiumlouvres.com.au/aluminium-louvres-articles/2000/12/7/connected-to-the-grid/

http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-sale/Apartment-Unit-Flat/NSW/Rushcutters-Bay/?adid=2008903616

Addition research on Ian Moore's Architecture, documenting and taking reference photographs of his buildings around Sydney.

Images

-Own Photographs

http://www.wego.com/hotels/australia/sydney/apartment-hotel-east-sydney--273502/photos

http://www.homehound.com.au/144-150+liverpool+street+east+sydney+nsw+2010/

Images

-Own Photographs

http://www.tamahouse.com.au/

http://www.parkviewgroup.com.au/project032.asp

http://www.domain.com.au/Property/For-rent/Apartment-Unit-Flat/NSW/Tamarama/?adid=7206311Images

Images

-Own Photographs

http://www.australian-architects.com/en/im/en/

http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/multifamhousing/04_barcom/overview.asp

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/70135215/ian-moore-“less-is-moore”-as-seen-in-issue-77

Week 09: Concept Ideas and Research

This open structure is composed solely of organic forms. The design is inspired by water and it's movement alike Moore's Frangipani situated on the infamous Bondi Beach, water plays an essential factor into the design of the building. I am inspired by the honey-comb like shell that encloses this public space. The structure follows a grid but unlike Moore's horizontal and vertical planes this design follows an unordered grid its materiality and simple structure still provide a clean aesthetic. I want to explore and elaborate on this idea. -Shell encasing entire building -Decorative shell encasing sides -Decorative shell encasing simple walls -Changing exterior grid into a pattern feature? PUBLIC SPACE? -Encasing the apartments forming a public space with vegetation?

After numerous research online I came across this complication of a student's work from sci-arc. What I found interesting was the simple geometric shapes that transform into a cluster of complex shapes that form architecture. The designs are innovative and aesthetically incredible almost as though this is the architecture of the future. Challenging ideas -parasitic structure attached to simple geometric building -Cluster of shapes growing out of the structure. - Change of context, High rise? Larger scale? Lattice or reticulated shell? Concept of biomimesis, web like, skeleton like structures encasing original building.

Zaha hadid's works take a new approach to architecture by creating structures with fragmented geometry and multiple perspective points that symbolises the chaotic environments of the modern life. The complex buildings are well organised and logically constructed. Some of her works that are an inspiration for my re-interpretation include Burnham Pavillion, Madrid Civil Courts of Justice, Library and learning Center, Vienna, just to name a few, the Structures also follow an irregular grid but appear ordered and graceful.

This video i came across is another clear example of an exterior shell of a structure defined by an irregular grid.

Herzog De Meuron proposed residential high-rise in New York has similar design elements similar to Ian Moore. This building is composed solely of clean horizontal and vertical lines although the building is alternatively placed.

Using this idea, creating a high-rise building? so the organic shell i sought to create can enclose and create a public space for the residents. This video has excellent display methods, i want to use the falling idea. Build the structure from the ground up. 3ds max?

Ian Moore integrates an indoor/outdoor relationship throughout his architecture. There is no delineation between the outdoor terraces and the interior living spaces which he connects the two spaces visually. In the inner city areas there is high demand for these large open flexible areas, which can be seen in his buildings I have documented. Frangipani’s simple frame enables a contemporary lifestyle to unfold as we are placed on the Beach of Bondi, just moments from the ocean.

Form? Presentation ideas? Experimenting shapes?