REFINE - REFLECTION OF COMPLETION

The shown images above define my finalized refine assignment.

Top Image - The 1:20 model of my DDI building.
Middle Image - Smaller images showing different views
Bottom Image - Perspective from the cantilevered curtain walling interior space.

While the refine assignment was one that demanded 'refinement' of a part of the proposed school of film and multimedia bulding, thus here it is.

The model at scale 1:20 showcases a clear idea of what the proposed building could look like realistically. It comprises of a detailed roofing system that allows much needed natural light and shading for a student design space (The Studio).

The roof was built with a detailed truss and beam system that is supported by columns directly beneath them throughout every level of the building. Timber roof perlins support the slate tiled roof with a light chosen colour reflecting light and heat away through thermal mass.

Columns were constructed with 400 x 400mm that sufficiently hold the load from above and the large spanning concrete waffle slab above them.

Floors, a concrete waffle slab was selected to service the building and support a large span simultaneously. In the model this is replicated by two sheets of precisely cut MDF and timber joists spaced a 400mm apart throughout. A timely exercise of patience, precision and many super glued fingers more than 15 time if I can recall correctly. This flooring system consists on every level.

The detailed facade. An existing solid brick wall that was replicated by using three sheets of accurately cut MDF to showing depth and scale. A technique developed to place scale bricks on to the facade was also a trial and error exercise that took some tome to perfect. In the end, a quality external wall with much detail.

Curtain walling, this saw the successful 'ENCASING' of the historical facade that will showcase and frame a part of a once popular method of building. While allowing people alike to enjoy the wonderful views of the city and it's CBD of the south. Down lights at night will really showcase the great texture of the solid brick facade at dusk. Constructed with steel, timber and glass (perspex) that showed my vision quite clearly to the point.

This is the final assignment in my undergraduate degree before being admitted into the Masters of Architecture (Design) course. The greatest preparation for what is to come next year in 2009.