Interval... The Proposed Luminated Bar

Poster 1. Initial Idea for the proposed Bar (The first Idea)
Poster 2. Evolved and reworked proposal (Proposed Luminated Bar)

The interval assignment is an opportunity to create an object of creativity while being directly useful to my shot glass collection :) My DDI project included a cinema and a bar with a proposed upwards lighting system. Simply, the link to my interval project is a bar with space for fine scotch whisky together with a integrated shot glass display. The proposed lighting system will luminate part of my jim beam bottles and partly some shotglasses. As shown above, the integrated light will compose the theme of a similar to my facade system on the wall of my hystorical facade on the denneys lacelles building.

The form of my proposed bar is a layered system of offset MDF 6mm sheets. I have worked out that I should need six layers placed together with square collums making a space suitable for a bar that will be located on the bookcase in my room at home. It is customized and will be tailored to some shot glasses in my possession.

I researched some schools for inspiration and did see examples of furniture around the world and from the Art Deco Period. The Art Deco period saw much in cinema lighting and creative classic bars. This is represented in my curves throughout my design and implements the "smooth" idea represented from the period.

The Concept for my interval project has been to develop a peice of street furniture acting as both a bench/seat and street lamp. This has developed from the concept that each piece of street furniture within the school should not has one purpose but offer a multitude of purposes... this piece only offere a seat and light but others could include bins, desks, beds etc. After drafting up a template in AutoCAD i chucked it into sketchup and made a quick 3D Model to scale. At his stage my main concern is with the overall height... there maybe be some stability issues. The other issue i have not been able to resolve is how to cable the lights up to the fitting without being visible... or maybe the cables are visible... and recommendations?

Here are a few views of my concept...


Template Layout - just fits on 1200mm x 2400mm 6mm ply sheet and tries to maxmise the whole of the sheet. There is approximately 3 mm spacing between each peice - considering the use of laser cutter - not sure what spacing was required for cutting - anyone know for sure? so i can take the correctly documented template to Des friday :)

Interval Concepts

The Interval project has given us the scope now to take a break from all the architectural ideas we have to consider when designing and we now have the freedom to design for something on a much smaller scale with the opportunity to build it. It provided an opportunity to play with form and light on a more accessible scale with responsibility and design focus limited to a much smaller spectrum of events. I have decided to make a lamp/ table that will reside in the lounge areas of the building (eg. staff lounge/ common room).

Ideas for the form of the Interval project have been driven by the facade of the building. The curves seen on the Clare St facade that were driven by prominent streamlining seen in many industrial design projects, might feature in my design. I'm hoping to incorporate a lamp or lighting system with a stand that also holds books or is able to provide a stand for other items.

I am also wanting to carry on with my ideas of repetition and the idea of modules - having one particular shape and creating a pattern through rotation and manipulation of it. In the sketches above, I've begun experimenting again and hope to carry this idea through the form of the model.

At the moment I'm considering using the pattern on the faces of solid square-like segments through a fabric or material that is semi-transparent and that will allow the light to filter through. I might start to think of actually using a shape in a pattern or manipulate it to form the actual structure of the model.

BENCH CONCEPTS

Bench Concepts:

This bench has been designed for the DDI Health and Well-being Centre. This design initiative has stemmed from my original design intent which was to create a locker unit with an integrated bench. This original design intent was possible, but complicated. I have decided to concentrate my time and material resources on the bench, saving the locker concept for another project at a later date.

I made this decision after I looked at some of the industrial and furniture design projects of the modernist architect, Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), and the corrugated cardboard chairs designed by the contemporary architect, Frank Ghery (1929- ). I have noted the refinement and elegance in the simplicity and efficacy of Prouvé’s pieces and my curiosity has been excited by the potential for recycled cardboard that is exhibited in Ghery’s chairs.

This bench (I am going to build Concept 02) has been proportioned using the Golden Section, and it has been designed from inception with a concern for RARE Architecture (or Sustainable Architecture).

One of my main objectives is to avoid the use of adhesives and mechanical fixings. The 6mm ‘Eco-Ply’ plywood legs slide together and are dowelled at the four corners – This pin-jointing also reflects a major structural aspect of the Health and Well-being Centre’s bow-truss roof construction. The seat is corrugated cardboard that is ‘threaded’ onto the structure. It is anticipated that this material will soften and take on new characteristics as it wears and is used. If the seat wears-out it can be easily replaced.

I have noticed modesty in the pieces of these two architects that I have studied and mentioned above. In their designs they endeavored to serve one function – sometimes two, but then they stopped and they refined and simplified and executed beautiful objects that diligently serve a modest purpose. I am trying to emulate these difficult feats.

The Final DDI Submission - Multimedia, Film & Design

This was the final submission of our individual designs for the Deakin Design Institute Masterplan. I was quite happy with the solution I had come up with in contrast to the given site and I quite enjoyed the project, having much (what I think) resolved a schools needs successfully or close to it.

This was a project that taught me much about the principles and designs involved in proposed university buildings and masterplans. I learned a lot in such a little amount of time and I now really appreciate what architects and designers have to do to make a school such as the one we designed work and work well, to achieve the goals for its purpose.

Although the building was one of two buildings, I could have not done the project to this degree without the consistent consulting of my associate (Christine - The kind Swedish exchange student). Reason being is that from the start of the project we designed our buildings in colse proximity, taking each others designs into account with much discussion.

As our buildings complimented each others with good reason that saw the successful split of one building into two. As previously stated, the soul ideal for the two buildings were to strengthen natural light, ventilation and circulation (through the newly created lane).

The final design saw the refined process of solved spaces with defined and separated areas of private and public parts of the school.

In the section shown above in the poster, we can see how I retained the historical facade on the left of it. Maintained within this was a fully integrated functional space that allowed 'the old intertwine with the new.' We see how the problem of a fully integrated cinema with stadium seating was implemented as the basement was used to solve this problem. The outcome was that I could not build a cinema, also used for presentations and lectures on the bender level. Going into the basement allowed me to 'kill two birds with one stone.'

My floor plans were refined to maximize natural lighting and circulation space, but maintained the soul concept of my initial design. This was a evolution of drafting and articulation to try and streamline and really make people want to be their as apposed to being forced to be their. I think its a building that interests me and is one I would like to be studying at.

The bar area, cinema, gallery space, computer labs, studio space, lecture rooms, private study spaces, film room and staff offices all to me came together intricately interestingly.

My model was by far the best and most detailed model I have ever attempted while here at Deakin Universtiy. My model was constructed from 3mm MDF and was held together by locktite. The model was a full structural and presentational model in one. It is able to be taken apart to show structure with columns and beams, while the slab encased detained floor plans etched into the floors of every level. Walls and my intricate ESD designed roof were all able to be dismantled to show further detail within the building.

Although I have written a little here, the poster above says it all. I hope you enjoy it :)

ARCHI_Trooper........AFFIRMATIVE

At this present stage in the semester, I have so far really enjoyed the scope of work surrounding studio 4B. Looking back over the past two projects, though I did not achieve the academic results that I would have liked, simply by being positive and diligent through the procurement of these projects both my confidence and design awareness have tremendously strengthen. Initially when I first began to work on the second project, the development of our individual buildings, I found the task to be considerably challenging as the scope of works, the necessity for group connection and the limitation of time played a critical role in determining project success. Though I was able to satisfy the design requirements for that submission, a day later after re-contemplating over my final submission and the supporting studio feedback, I have been able to identify where and how my design solution could have been either architecturally improved and/or heightened.

One particular aspect of the project that I felt added a strong sense of achievement and value to this unit task was being able to enjoy the entire school proposal on a single model. From a personal observation I felt that the group model, despite the initial complications concerning its assembly, was indeed a great success because of the vibrancy, colour and form that eventuated in its final congregation. Furthermore in regards to the final project re-submission, another important aspect that eventuated as a direct outcome to having a group model was that it allowed every student and/ or onlooker to clearly acknowledge issues concerning overshadowing, the creation of wind tunnels and access to views in relation to the greater scheme. Prior to the day of presentation though each student should have reflected upon these important issues, I think that because so many of else were involved in the proposal it was therefore harder for one to completely acknowledge how their individual design would relate to the greater scope of works. Inturn with the aid of a group model everyone was able to instantly evaluate the impact of their design in relation to the greater cohort. Though architectural models do consume considerable time and resources, as a student architect with each coming project I am evermore learning to appreciate just how valuable models are to the design process because they allow the design team to readily comprehend issues such as the building structure and its architectural expression.

Interval: 2D - 3D: Sound Diffuser systems:

My idea is to design a sound diffuser for the interior of my designed auditorium. The feel of the space can be contributed to the design of these items as they create a dramatic visual effect once applied to the interior.
The designs I have been looking at are related to extensive research for a commercial, generic diffuser. Next I have to make a series of maquettes to think and analyse the joins and the profile of the diffusing system. The information I have been following, suggests pyramid or quadratic style designs formed with a lightweight construction.

"A sound diffuser is not to be mixed up with sound absorber. While a sound absorber absorbs the audio-waves, the sound diffuser sends the audio-waves in many different directions. This is good if you don't want an entirely dry room, but want some sound reflections for recording, say, drums.The more expensive diffusers sends audio waves in different direction based on frequency" wikipedia.

"The QRD® 734 Diffusor has proven to be a versatile general purpose diffusor. It’s uniform scattering, wide bandwidth, and broad selection of finishes make it a logical choice for almost any speech, critical listening, or performance facility.... Class A fire rating, light weight, impact resistance, and color and texture options",

- ElectroLab Incorporated, Sound Diffusing Specialists.

'Sound diffusors may be too heavy for some ceiling application - or too expensive for large scale coverage'. There is a need for lightweight, cost effective sound diffuser.

'Denaume Porter' - studio sound diffuser, 2007