EXP 2 SUBMISSION

Theory

The Theory

Initial Thought Process + Ideas (Preliminary Preparation)

Thought Process

3 Perspective Images & 2 Animates Sketches

Perspective Sketches
Axonometric Sketches

36 Custom Textures

Custom Textures

Moving Elements

2 Moving Elements

Moving Elements

Peer Evaluations

The Architecture

Final Architecture
SketchUp Model
SketchUp Warehouse: Michelle Nguyen ARCH1101 EXP2 2020

EXP 2: The Architecture

THE ARCHITECTURE

Chinese hutongs are described as an alley formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard houses commonly associated. Many neighborhoods were formed by joining one siheyuan to another to form a hutong. Inspired by this, my design concept follows the notion of separating spaces using accessible and functional garden spaces. By doing so, all users have the ability to immerse themselves within the indoor and outdoor spaces. Rather than simply following regular architectural design elements, I have employed both garden spaces and functional learning areas and united the disparate spaces in a single building. The verandahs and pathways function as a circulation route, reshapes the spatial pattern and layers, and provides a playful walking experience and well as aesthetic views. The combination of both old traditional Chinese architecture elements and modern contemporary elements significantly increases the beauty of the space

FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

THE FINAL ARCHITECTURE

Unfortunately, I was not able to import my file into Lumion as it came up with an error. Additionally, I made an attempt to use Podium but as the renders were developing, I realized that the finished project was not what I had initially wanted. Therefore, a solution that I found was to alter the style of the model within SketchUp, by removing the profile and edges and I found that the images turned out alright.

Aerial View

Entrance from the Science and Environment Building

Computer Lab 1 from SEB

Lecture Theatre

Indoor Garden Space

Bathroom within Garden Space

Gallery Space

Garden Pod 

Workshop Spaces

Stairs leading to the first floor

Meeting Room Spaces

Large Studio Space

Garden Pod 

(extends from the ground to the first floor)

Common User Space/Entry Pathway from the Square House

Seating Arrangement & Library Book Collection/Digital Library Space

Computer Lab 2 from Square House

Entryway from the 2nd Floor of the Square House

Academic Staff Office Space

Perspectives within the UNSW Campus

Custom Textures

SketchUp Model

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nsc3OIUnWW617ZSEBAiu9l9tRT3qX2hr

EXP 2: 2 Moving Elements

1. Moving Walls

One of the biggest advantages offered by movable walls is their versatility when providing a service to a specific space. The layout is not limited and it gives one the freedom to modify it according to the needs at the time. It also provides temporary and personalized solutions for the users, helping to bring together or separate spaces according to their needs. Additionally, I decided on using glass panels that can be moved with guides supported by the ceiling. By using glass, it lets the sunlight shine through, in addition to being highly resistant. Aesthetically, these are the most modern, current, and minimalistic.

2. Manually controlled shading for large garden space (Smart tinting by Halio)

When the sun glares onto the glass and is projecting too much sunlight, it can be tinted to the right shade of grey. The tint can be manually controlled through multiple systems such as panels, software, voice command or set to automatically adjust itself in response to triggers like the weather, time of day, or the sun's position.