Experiment 2: First Stage

To begin Experiment 2, I worked with the three dimensional cross in Sketchup and remodelled it by changing the height, width and length of some of the arms. The end goal of this initial stage being to model a bridge that could connect the Squarehouse on UNSW campus to another surrounding building, while also giving more space and facilities to architecture students. Below are my sketchup models of the cross and then my perspective sketches of them.

Below is a brief brainstorm of where the bridge and connection building could be located in relation to the squarehouse. The also includes suggested areas of where each room such as the Lecture theatre, Gallery or Meeting Rooms for General Staff could be located within. 

The Architecture of Final Product

Perspective Photographs

Section Photographs

36 Textures

36 Textures

The Developed Stair with Explanation

4 Stair Designs and Explanation:

Section 1:

This staircase is connecting the ground level to the gallery of Khyzyl Saleem. The use of a circular staircase is due to the industrial association of the cars he produces which also draws from the circular imagery of a car tyre. A material mixture such as wood and metal were made again because of the association to the industrialisation. A lift channelling up through the centre allows for the transportation of the cars between levels easily so they can move fluidly through all stages of design.

Section 2:

This staircase has the intention of being delicate and minimalistic to replicate that of Mountain and Moon, a jewellery artist. The simple cantilevered staircase, that does not expand across much space, has the material of dark wood and a simple gold handrail to compliment it. This acknowledges the relationship with the artist. A void also allows for a connection and movement between the ground floor and the basement.

    

Section 3:

The word to describe the section that this staircase is connecting to the ground is Dangle, with the artist of Mountain and Moon. With this word took the inspiration for the style of the staircase. Stairs that are connected and supported through a wood beam give the impression that the staircases are in full support of that beam and are therefore dangling from the ceiling. The choice of wood was because of the simplicity and to draw attention to the intention of the silhouette. Within the wood is a metal support system that allows the stair to protrude out of the wall.

Section 4:

This staircase is connecting the ground floor to the basement of Khyzyl Saleem. The spherical staircase has the intention to replicate that of a literal car tyre. The combination of steel, glass and concrete gives off the impression of industrialisation which compliments the artist and his pieces well. The interior has a concrete centre to support the structure, yet it also is displayed through glass panelling on the tread of the staircase. The steel riser compliments this.

3D Model of Section 2 stairs:

Three Words, 18 Sections and 3D model experimentation

Three words: My words (noun, verb and adjective) for Mountain and Moon and are royal, dangle and textured and for Khyzyl Saleem industry, stationary and emphatic.

18 Sketch Sections:

 

3D model of a Section: