WEEK 4 LEC

Architectural components and digital layer

For the week four lecture i gained an understanding of a couple different ways in which designers can test and evaluate designs through simple yet very effective methods. These tests/ evaluations show the different parts of the design in a different light, showing if the elements within the design and necessary and functional within the overall scheme. In my understanding the process can be done in two different ways Small (simple programs)= duplication the same structure many time to see how it effects the dynamic or large (simple programs) = making the scale even bigger and multiple levels and see how this changes the feel/ context of the site. Then there was the idea of integrating technology into the new environment and see how this changes the site.

This I Feel would be a great way to assess my folie to see if elements would appear that are not necessary or aspects that I may have over looked.

FINAL DESIGN FOLIE UPLOAD IMAGE OF PANEL

Final Hero Shot for the Folie, within the site context; siteshowing how the folie reaches into the existing path and draws the users of the site into the structure.

Showing how the design can be used and its different area that are present within the folie.

DEVELOPMENT WITH FOLIE

the design develpoment within this folie has had two aspects the design side and also the technical side actually looking at if this design could actually even be built.

Base structure= After the design process this is the structure i come up with from my concept.

final design with the addition of the steel struction and steel rails,

steel rails allow for the environment to past through with unrestricted views while also providing propper building methods.

Diagrams represents the different sections of the design and the process in which the experience is to be experienced.

Materials Concrete=base structure acts to add weight allowing for the counter lever (rest of the structure) to be supported Steel= modern construction, lightweight, wont add a lot of weight to the counter lever. connection with the story bridge that dominates the site but also the modern urban environment. Copper=roof over the steel structure is copper bands, for aesthetic as is develops over time will change, providing an ever changing environment for the user. Timber= tries to reduce the harsh feel of the site, provides good aging properties so will weather in time creating a changing dynamic. counter lever is incased in timber for a naturel and light feeling. Steel cable= steel cable used as rails to allow for uninterrupted view, wind to pass through while also providing a connection to the wharves. Steel Posts= Used to give the folie a connection to the urban environment within the site context and wider scene. Were connected to the main structure will offer some support to the counter lever but this is a secondary function. Showing the basic concept withing the final product, (HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER)

The counter lever protrudes out, its overhang reaching into the walkway encouraging users to engage with the folie. Standing just above head height it provides mixed emotion as you walk under it one of heavy and solid as the structure engulf over you. Then of void and opens up as you engaged with the structure and its materials

The first set of stairs are designed to, initially draw your attention to the form of the solid concrete stair, providing association with progressing through the land rising out of the river through its organic form, then in its mass.

Climbing these stairs a platform opens out big enough for 2 people while having seating it allows the user to experience the end of the solid form to the joining of the floating form (the counter lever). This area is also of transition as the next set of stairs become more structured, giving an indication of the progression into the built urban environment while a change in materials gives the design a softer and natural feel (timber).

Opening out onto the timber platform users experience the spatial qualities of the site from a different perspective while the form conveys its design linking it to the urban environment. Attention is drawn to the steel structure protruding from the ground, on entering the steel structure you step down into the last area increasing the tension as it wraps around you giving you the feeling of closure and safety while also providing a place that feel comfortable that still allows all the natural element to pass through to really engage with the atmosphere of Howard Smith Wharves.

Due to the large counter lever that what created i come up with the idea of reinforcing/ aiding the stringers with a tensioned steel cable to increase the load capacity and rigidity of the structure. The element is then encased within a timber outer shell to give the idea the whole top structure is made of timber. The base of the stringer is attached to a ball joint to allow for the steel cable to assist in the load capacity. Initials idea of how the the counter lever could work, by incorporating steel stringers and beams with the steel cables threaded in between these elements.

WEEK 3 MODEL AND LEC

PEOPLE AND THRESHOLD During week three we had the chance to construct a model of our folie to understand its design and give us a three demensional view of how it could look. highlights the opportunity to have the counter lever out and make the space below habitable Show the three different levels within the design. space from the foam base to the flat platform to be filled in with concrete to help provide weight to the base structure

SITE INVESTIGATION

Site context was to establish the relationship between the site and the wider area. Found that the site sits on a major access route between the four suburbs surrounding the area. Provides access to the CBD from major residential area (New Farm), becomes an important part of Brisbane's infrastructure.

Site investigation as depicted above is my interpretation of how the site is used in its current (before the floods) showing sun path, wind direction, vegetation on site, heritage listed building, orientation, boundaries and natural and manmade features of the site. Thought the best place for the folie was in line with the existing flow of pedestrians, by protruding it into their natural path increases the likeliness of interaction and use

Initial site and area investigation looking at main axis, location of important areas around the site and linking point the connect the site to the rest of the city.

INSPIRATION AND INITAL THOUGHTS ON FOLIE

This idea plays with three main concepts, 1 = Using the river (why the wharves and the site become usable in the first place) to create and abstract shape that represents the natural shape and movement of the topography, 2 = deconstructing the topography (section) to influence and show the journey that is undertaken through the land, 3 = represent how the urban environment is constructed with nearly a disregard for the lay of the land (can be virtually built anywhere). This design also has a lot of flexibility is the location that it can be used and an idea was to place it on the side of the cliff to raise it over the wharve building to allow for optimum views, in doing this i realised that the steel structure legs would then increase in length and widen and would create a steel jungle effect which is directly related to the urban/ CBD environment that user experience every day, could also provide a great location for kids to play. Initial design development with the form of the folie and the interaction with the steel component. Side view of the design showing the progression through the design like the topography you progess through the design and at different section experience different sensation. seating area under the desing could only work when the folie is located on the cliff or supported from another structure to give it the height.

Initial understanding of the designs materials with the base being constructed out of concrete to give it the weight to support the counter lever. counter lever to be built out of light weight materials yet still be ridged. working on 3 or 4 stringer/ bearers to give it the strength may have to think about ways to increase the effeciency of the counter lever?

INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT 4

Final idea and the one I chose what the interaction and deconstruction of the urban environment around Howard Smith Wharves and wider Brisbane area. The design works with two shapes intersecting each other yet still being dependent entities. 1st entity is the land and how it is formed (site ), 2nd entity is the progression through the land 3rd is the urban environment that rises out of the natural environment. This idea provided a lot of potential to allow the user to experience the folie with all senses creating a unique environment that draws people to the site while also giving users of the site a completely new way to experience the site.

INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT 3

This idea plays with the recent floods and history the site and Brisbane have regarding flooding. This idea works on the idea that different flooding events would be shown by water jets that shoot out of the ground to the height of the flooding. with the main axis lines pointing in the direction to areas of major flooding during them times, so the bigger the flood and more area that was damaged the more water would be shot into the air. Could have great effect at night , become a water park/ attraction. Reason why i didn't uses this design was because normal users of the site probably wouldn't interact with the site as every day you would want to get wet but possible could watch it.

INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT 2

My second idea was to actually incorporate the biggest influence on the site the story bridge. This was done by actually cutting into the pylons and then creating a tensions structure that hung from its side. Firstly if I was going to cut into the pylon (would never work) but i would have to be able to find another way to replace the supports for the building. The ideas were to use a metal bracing structure to transfer the weight out and around the folie then back into the pylon itself. Then from the rebate into the pylon a steel structure would be counter levered out using tensions members, (orange lines representing the cables holding the plate form. Section depicts how users would interact with the folie. From this section i have also incorporated a compression member under the platform that protrudes it to give the structure some strength. Then i played with the form of the cut into the pylon and also the counter lever structure looking for interesting applicable shapes that could reduce the cut into the pylon yet still achieve the same sensation for the user. This was a simple was to come up with shapes for me platform. After some investigation although the ides was solid and would create an amazing sensation for the user cutting into a pylon that supports an immense load is unrealistic and would neglect wider site as it would suggest that the only interesting thing about the site is the story bridge.

INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT 1

This was my initial idea for a folie that played on the activity already present within the Howard Smith Wharves precinct. This design is purely transition and works on increasing the experience had by the user within the entry and exit ramps but the middle area is provided as a resting location. After Some initial thoughts I found that this design would be too large to fit within the design guidelines. Main sitting area could fit but the approaching ramps would be way to big. Idea of a reaction with its opposite reaction, users heading in one direction go over the folie while in the opposite disappear under. could create an interesting atmosphere while being used.

CITY WALK, DRAWINGS AND PHOTOS

Part of the unit was to partake in the citywalk for DAB 525, this activity was focused on experiencing different paths to the site and noting aspects that define and create the route.

DAB 510 WEEK 1