grace mcilroy: design studio 1: May 2015

EXP 2: Introduction

thought + rigour in concept

imagination + innovation

precision + detail

"Architecture may be designed by the amalgamation of discrete forms. Such Boolean operations promote an abstract understanding of the relationships required to make whole systems"

SCARPA: the old

1. use of light as a navigating tool, creating narrative
2. parts in the whole
3. two seperate entities coming together by interlocking
4. the celebration of the corner
5. enhancing materiality through contrast

SIZA: the new

1. articulating continuous movement in gesture
2. shadow as ornament
3. homogenous materials carved out to make spaces
4. clear deliniation between outside and inside
5. the use of monolithic scale in the idea of power

--> FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION

EXP 2: Axonometric in Lumion

exp 1 draft in lumion

exp 2 draft in lumion

EXP 2: Parallel Projections

12 90degree axonometrics

6 parallel projections

EXP 2: Marker development

Sketches of marker development

EXP 2: Draft Marker in Lumion

EXP 2: Electroliquid Aggregation

Electroliquid Aggregation:

"Why still speak of the real and the virtual, the material and immaterial? Here these categories are not in opposition, or in some metaphysical disagreement, but more in an electroliquid aggregation, enforcing each other, as in a two part adhesive.”

Lars Spuybroek, [1998] Motor Geometry, Architectural Design, Vol 68 No 5/6, p5

EXP 2: Concepts redefined

Concept 1
parts in the whole - in the unison of 4 unique shapes into one form

Concept 2
the celebration of the corner - aesthetically, i aim to celebrate, the corner

Concept 3
homogenous materials carved out to make spaces - form follows function

EXP 2: 36 textures

EXP 2: final marker

the marker:

my aim for this marker was to incorporate the prominent multiculturalism of the area of Blacktown, a relationship to the parks' sustainability and create an impressive sight along the M7 highway.

i chose the colours of the aboriginal flag to adorn my marker to acknowledge the aboriginal land which the land which the sports park is based.

the form of my building is composed of two tall white blocks of concrete bolted into the ground. they are parallel and together with the other 4 unique blocks form the marker.

from an aerial view, the square in the centre of the building forms a metaphor for the parks' sustainability and solar access. at midday, the sun will shine straight through the four unique walls and light up the centre of the marker.

the green colour symbolises nature and the parks sustainability also.

together the four unique walls forms the marker, which is 40 metres tall and can be recognised and seen from the M7 highway, introducing the Blacktown International Sports Park.