Plan-to-Section (90 degrees Conversion) for Expt.3_Bridge

• Idea of Plan-to-Section

To construct a bridge spanning over the valley chosen in the previous post, its sections have to relate to the concept and design of certain buildings' plans as provided in the lecture slides. Therefore, this comes the 90 degree conversion to turn the horizontal plans of given buildings into the vertical sections of my bridge in this experiment 3.

• Design Direction

Talking about my design direction, I have seclected a plan with many layers of concentric rectangles as my basic design concept (As shown below). Then, I tried to make each rectangle into different sizes of quadrilateral by rotating it to certain angle. The major idea is that I want to creat many sections of varying shapes of quadrilateral in layers throughout the bridge so as to generate a sense of transformation or twist although the bridge still looks spanning over the valley in one directions without bending. As such, there are several sections in the first half part of bridge showing the changing sizes of the quadrilaterals as follows to creat various dimension of spaces for different purpose of activities in the faculty of architecture. Finally, the another half part of bridge will be the reflection of first half part to give the whole structure.

• Plan chosen from lecture

 The plan with many concentric rectangles giving layer structure concept with different shapes of quadrilateral in my sections of bridge.

 

Indian ruin plan

• Varying sections created via given plan

 

The longtitudinal section of the whole bridge with alphabet sectional cuts and annotations showing different usages of space for the Faculty of Architecture.  

 

 

The entrance elevation of both sides of bridge_a

 

 

The entrance lontitudinal section showing the stairs connected between the ground floor and first floor as well as the rhombus elevator on the right side for travelling along the bridge.

The space near entrances on both sides are mainly used for library and gallery. 

 

 

Cross-section b

The space here is mainly used as gallery and library on two different sides of bridge respectively.

 

Cross-section c

This is the conjection between gallery and meeting rooms as well as between library and computer laboratory on two different sides of bridge respectively.

Cross-section d

The space here is mainly used as meeting rooms and computer laboratory on two different sides of bridge respectively.

 

Cross-section e

This is the conjection between meeting rooms and offices as well as between computer lab and studio spaces.

 

Cross-section f

The space here is mainly used as offices, studio spaces and workshop for staff, students and non-staff members.

Cross-section g

This is the conjection between offices and central lecture hall as well as between studio spaces with workshop and central lecture hall too on two different sides of bridge respectively.

 Cross-section h

The space here is mainly used as the central lecture hall on the lower floor level while space on upper floor level is a common space for students,staff and non-staff members to have a rest. There is also a large shade above this space for avoiding excess sunlight entering the large space.

 

 

36 Textures for Expt. 3_Bridge

• Examing Motion via Textures

The following textures are created to explore the motion of objects via drawing 6 series of textures. Three of which are the basic classifications of motion including linear, rotational, scalar. The remainding three series of textures are more detailed ways of showing motion which are diffusion, explosion and overlay. These textures will be used in the bridge and architectural folly in this assignment.

• 36 Textures

 Linear & Rotational

 

 

 

Scalar & Diffusion

 

 

 

 Overlay & Explosion

 

 

 

Final 18 Perspective Drawings for Expt.3_Bridge (1pt. and 2pt. perspectives)

The following photos show the finalised 18 perspective drawings for the experiment 3, called Bridge. These drawings are created base on the different combinations of 3 F-shaped prisms put together to explore the space opportunity between prisms. Therefore, they are drawn in one-point and two-point perspectives to achieve the aim.

In this experiment 3_Bridge, one of these combination of F-shaped prisms is chosen to be the design concept of an Architectural Folly as required for the location to hold the monthly meeting between Dean of Architectural Faculty and students from architecture, architectural computing and engineering. It is located on the valley floor.

• Final 18 Perpectives (1pt. and 2pt. perspectives)

~ Two-point Perspective ~

 

Combination 1

 

 

 At eye level

 

 Above

 

 Below

 

 

 

Combination 2

 

At eye level

 

 

Above

 

Below

 

 

 

Combination 3

 

 

At eye level

 

 

Above

 

 

Below

 

 

 

Combination 4

 

 

At eye level

 

 

 

Above

 

 

 

Below 

 

 

 

~One-point Perspective ~ 

 

Combination 5

 



 

 Above

 

 At eye level

 

 

 

 Below

 

 

 

Combination 6

 

 

Above

 

 At eye level

 

 

 

Below

 

 

Site chosen for Expt. 3_Bridge

• Design Direction:

The site I have choosen is Shing Mun Reservoir which actually consists of upper and lower reservoirs located in the upper stream and down stream of the Shing Mun river respectively in the Shing Mun valley. Since the valley is generally in a large scale including the upper and lower reservoirs as well as a river connecting them, the focus of this site will be on the upper reservoir where the landscape is more special and has a more variety of magnificent views from a higher ground in the Shing Mun valley. Hence, this makes the approriate and sensible location to span the bridge over the mountains and place the architectural folly on the small islands within the upper reservoir. At last, the reservoir in this site will be treated as a lake between the valley for designing an appealing environment.

• Site chosen:

Shing Mun Reservoir (valley)

• Location:

N.T., Hong Kong (Between Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin District)

• Photos and Video about the site: 

The valley between the upper resevoir and lower resevoir. 

 

 

Vegetation around the reservoir

 

 

The dam of the Shing Mun Reservoir (upper) in the past

 

 

The present view of Shing Mun Reservoir (lower)

 

Sunset viewed from the Shing Mun Reservoir (upper)

 

The wide angled view of the whole landscape in Shing Mun Reservoir (upper)

 

Video more about the site

 

• More about the background of Shing Mun Reservoir

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shing_Mun_Reservoir

 

• Draft of Environment in Site Created by Cryengine

 

 

 

Mash-up Article from Various Architectural Concepts for Expt.3_Bridge

From 3 different news articles having various architectural concepts, a mash-up article is created for exploring and linking these concepts further in depth. Besides, these concepts may also be applied in the design of bridge and architectural folly for this experiment 3-Bridge to demonstrate their essences and features too! The mash-up article and resources of used news articles on which this mash-up is based are as follows.

In the design of a space, the prevailing factor is supposed the desire for openness, lightness, freedom, flexibility, mobility and simplicity manifests itself. With great attention to simplicity of the spatial arrangement, the spatial flexibility, freedom of movement and distribution are made possible. A smooth transition between inside and outside creates a clean, smooth and flexible space, dilating and expanding the relationship space. The design takes advantage of the setting by allowing an abundance of natural light into the interior spaces and unobstructed views into different directions. There is a sense of openness that integrates the space within the space and its surroundings. The immediate adjacency to nature, the stunning vistas over the flow between interior and exterior, animated dynamism of the strolling visitors are what make this volume so appealing and exciting, as nature is viewed as an unfolding piece of art itself with changing conditions of water, earth, and sky observed from within.

While there is connection between nature and building, the facade is very light, deep and variable according to the use of its inhabitants, creating reflections, shadows and silhouettes. The exterior appearance is defined by exposed material detail and glass, while the interior is designed with service volumes floating along the spine of space. This makes a space gently touches the ground, floating within its surroundings and carefully responding to the ecology of the site.

Resources:

 

1. "Transparent House II / Krueck & Sexton Architects," Arch Daily, February 2011, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/109721/transparent-house-ii-krueck-sexton-architects/

2. "20 Unit Multifamily Housing and Commercial Block / Narch," Arch Daily, May 2013, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/368631/20-unit-multifamily-housing-and-commercial-block-narch/

3. "Bergrestaurant / Markus Innauer + Bernd Frick," Arch Daily, December 2012, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/303584/bergrestaurant-markus-innauer-bernd-frick/