Final Submission

My final design comprises of a central hub with bridges connecting to Tyree, Nida & the Squarehouse. Majority of the facilities & rooms can be found within the central hub or nearby, with the exception of a workshop, which was deemed unnecessary as the Squarehouse is fully equipped with any and all the equipment one should need.

The idea of using a central hub revolves around the consideration of the 100 international students who would have little to no navigation around campus. The hub is connected to all the bridges as well as houses common facilities such as the library and gallery.

Across the bridge to Nida, solar panels are placed ontop of the structure, pivoting during the day to capture the full exposure of the sun. Down below, storm water is collected from Anzac parade, which is known to have flood issues during heavy rain, passes through a holding tank before being collected in the 'bridge' to Tyree. Inside, the wall is an aesthetic moving element, a thick glass wall allows anyone to see how much water has been trapped, it is then later used for irrigation purposes. Both moving elements following a 'greener future' prospect.

The 'bridge' to Tyree is an underground path, this decision was made so that the view from upper campus wasn't obstructed by a large, looming bridge in the air. The computer labs are also located, branching off this bridge, as it is below the surface the computers are able to run at cooler temperatures as the room isn't exposed to direct sunlight, compensating for when intensive programs will be used, creating a heavy strain on the computers themselves.



Downloadable files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hmr6mvjy2hrvjea/AADQ8Fl_6WmaatpYRGmEHa-ta?dl=0

Plan

Drafts

Animation

Solar panels move accordingly to capture the full intensity of the sun

Storm water captured from Anzac parade, is collected and funneled into a large inwall tank which can be seen in the 'bridge' to Tyree

Perspectives

Textures + WK5

Independent Study

EXP 2

Sou Fujimoto's concept of 'in-completion' draws the basis of the markers form. The hollow tubes not only allow for viewing through but generate sound as the wind blows through, much like the Singing Ringing Tree.  This is made to compliment the didgeridoo-like structure standing tall next to it, a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians.

Most of Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings emit a feeling of stability and weight, making the structure feel almost monumental. This drives my concept behind the didgeridoo-like structure, it's form based on the instrument, serving as a reminder of those clans who first inhabited the land.

The marker stands tall, intended to be monumental, to relate to Blacktowns Indigenous history but the material chosen is to represent a 'greener' future. Faswell, the material of choice, is mineral-treated woodchips bonded with cement into interlocking wall forms. The key choices behind this material is that it is lightweight, has a low density, non-combustible, fire resistant, pest resistant and weather resistant, making it a perfect choice for outdoor use.

Lumion folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1aieywq1sfqzbs4/AAB1tOVsIME9M0Hft6m_Tv0Qa?dl=0
Sketchup Model: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ths27pp8x8rri3r/final%20marker.skp?dl=0
Rhino & Grasshopper: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6h7i87xu1o0g12i/marker%203.gh?dl=0
                                     https://www.dropbox.com/s/fsal56hb5pkxc3g/marker%204.3dm?dl=0

WK 8

36 Custom Textures

Dark Texture

Medium Texture

Light Texture

WK 7

Balanced Fragmentation

WK 5

Developed Axonometric Model

Repetition

Axonometric Drawings

Frank Lloyd Wright

Repetition

Stability

Solid

Sou Fujimoto

Fragile

Incompletion

Organic