Exp 2: CryEngine Test

Below are two images of a test model I put into a landscape I made in CryEngine. 

The draft model above is of the combined axonometric drawings below.

Exp 2: Combined axonometrics

The concepts of the combined axonometrics had the flexibility to be combined into one unified concept (Electroliquid Aggregation), whereas the other axonometrics did not work as well together.

EXP 2: Axonometric drawings & concepts

Dorte Mandrup- Poulsen

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The concepts that I got from looking at the works of Dorte Mandrup- Poulsen are:

1. Uniformity of simple spaces: Dorte Mandrup- Poulsen's work has a very clean and simple approach. Her works are very linear, which shows the preciseness of the structure.
2. Injection of humanism into the architecture: Mandrup-Poulsen continuously develops architecture that puts people at the centre of the design. She creates architecture that caters to the needs of the occupants and carefully plans how they will use and interact with the space.
3. Variations of space: The architecture Dorte Mandup- Poulsen has created serves as versatile spaces used for different purposes, catering for people of different ages and needs. This shows the diversity in her architecture and how it can adapt to different situations.

Karen Clemmensen

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The concepts that I got from looking at the works of Karen Clemmensen are:

1. Function over form: Karen Clemmensen's works show that she puts a lot of thought into providing a space for people that functions for their purpose and needs. She focuses more on how the architecture will interact with people rather than the form of it.
2. Task oriented spaces: Closely relating to the concept above, Clemmensen creates buildings that allow people to perform certain tasks in allocated spaces within the building.
3. Continuous form: As Clemmensen's works are very linear it gives the impression of the building continuing and merging with the environment/ landscape. Not only does it mean that, the continuous form also means that her architecture has a lasting impression on the people interacting with it.

EXP 1: Datum- Compilation (Final)

I have compiled my final submission into this one post to make it easier for marking and viewing. 

1. Three words

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2. 18 Sketch sections

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3. 36 custom textures

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Click here to view selected textures applied onto my model 

4. The stair

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Click to view sketches of stairs

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5. Draft model 1#

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6. Draft model 2#

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7. Final model and Animations

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8. Google Sketch up warehouse- Download 

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Google sketch up warehouse

ARCH1101 Experiment 1: The Datum- Final Model:

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EXP 1: FINAL Model + Animations

Front showing all 3 sections

Jiro Ono's studio- Above ground

Showroom

Shinya Kimura's studio- Below ground

Section

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Top: Jiro Ono

Japanese cuisine is a very unique type of cuisine that has a lot different ingredients, textures, shapes and it is a cuisine that pays careful attention to detail. Japanese cuisine is a skilled craft, and unique in that there is so much effort, time and love given for what seemingly is the simplest, insignificant dish.

Jiro Ono's studio is placed upon the showroom, as if being presented to someone. Its curves and smooth edges represent the delicacy and preciseness of Japanese cuisine. After watching a short clip from Jiro Ono's 'Dreams of sushi' documentary I realised that Ono's original restaurant was very small and it allowed customers to have an intimate experience in the enclosed space. While creating something as delicate and small as sushi, chefs do not need a lot of space, this is why Ono's studio is fairly small compared to Kimura's.

 Ono's studio has two large glass windows, allowing a lot of natural light to enter into the studio- this also represents the organic nature of Japanese cuisine and its freshness. Ono's studio is elevated into the sky and to bring his sushi into the showroom he must slowly descend a few set of stairs, I have done this because I wanted it to represent the process of making sushi. It may seem simple but there are lot of steps to perfecting sushi making. 

Middle: The showroom

The showroom brings together the delicate sushi made by Jiro Ono and the rough/ tough motorbikes created by Shinya Kimura. The showroom has a sushi train that loops around the area, guests are encouraged to take a seat and enjoy Ono's famous sushi. While enjoying their sushi guests are able to admire Kimura's motorbikes which are placed in the center of the sushi train. By having Kimura's motorbikes in the middle allows guests to enjoy both the artists work at the same time. The outer shell of the showroom is made of glass, letting in a lot of light and it allows for outsiders to seen inside and be draw into the showroom. 

Bottom: Shinya Kimura

Kimura's studio is much large than Ono's mainly because creating a motorbike requires a lot of space and Kimura is able to test the motorbike by driving it around his studio. The word used to describe Kimura's studio is road, this is a very fitting word because 1) motorbikes are frequently driven on roads and 2) roads are tough and able to withstand a lot of force.

Designing and creating a motorcycle requires a lot skill and precision, Kimura has to ensure that he has all the necessary parts to make the motorcycle function safely. His studio has three levels that allows him to create parts of the motorcycle on specific levels. The stairs all have a ramp on the side to make it easier for Kimura to transport his motorbikes between levels. On the bottom level is a small testing ramp. To bring his work into the showroom Kimura emerges from his studio into the middle of Ono's sushi train, presenting his motorcycle in the middle while guests are eating.

Animations

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Animation 1- Section

Animation 2- Jiro Ono's studio/ showroom

Animation 3- Shinya Kimura's studio


Detail/ Extra

All the items in my model are made by me- this includes the chairs, sushi, plates, motorcycles and tables. The only items from the Google sketch up warehouse are the people.

Video inspiration

"A short HD promotional video for Grande Vista Short Post Systems showcasing work samples and versatile applications of short post systems and glass work in modern architectural design."

For my model I have a lot of glass, especially in the showroom and Jiro Ono's studio. This short video just shows how glass has a form of elegance to it and the reflective and simple nature it possess. I felt that this video allowed me to understand the effect that glass has on architecture and how it can create an elegant and tranquil feel to a building.

Textures applied onto model

These are just some images of my selected texture applied onto my model.

 Jiro Ono's studio- texture= Aerated

Shinya Kimura's studio- texture= Tessellated 

 Part of Shinya Kimura's studio sticking out onto the land- texture = Insulating
 

Selection

Below are the set of stairs that I have selected for my final design/ model. For Kimura I have selected the stairs and ramp design. I feel like this is a very practical set of stairs for Kimura as it would make it easier for him to move his motorbike between levels of his studio and up to the showroom.

 

 My previous set of stairs for Kimura was very similar except the ramp and stairs were separated, now I have combined the ramp and stairs in to one (see below for the draft stairs). 

For Ono I chose the pebble inspired staircase, I feel that it suites Ono very well and it represents the delicacy of his work.

Three chosen textures:

 Tessellated

 Aerated

Insulating