Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Exploration of Undulating Roof


Draft model with undulating roof stuck at the top.

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre - Harry Seidler


Continuous in depth research on various forms of undulating roofs. Note glass underneath the trusses allowing structure to be expressed viewing from inside looking above.
Emphasizing Structure

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Draft Model 1:500 (to be fitted on the site model)




1. Draft model less First Floor and Roof/ Ceiling


2. Draft model less Roof/ Ceiling


A flat ceiling sucks. The curly roof structure should be lowered to be attached to walls...? First floor program is too bland and grid-like??

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Buildings of Similar Usages: Redfern Community Centre






Designed for all groups in the community, the Redfern Community Centre is a dynamic multipurpose facility that seeks to create and strengthen social links through shared cultural and recreational pursuits. It focuses on art, culture, employment and training initiatives, along with community events.

Differences between Redfern Community Centre and Coogee Community Centre:
Redfern focuses on art/ cultural oriented aspects, whereas Coogee explores sports and physical recreational facilities.
Redfern aims at a more diverse age group, which includes children and teenagers. Coogee focuses on mature age and seniors.
Socioeconomic conditions are worse off in Redfern than those in Coogee, with more residents in Redfern who live under the poverty and unemployment line.

Similarities between Redfern Community Centre and Coogee Community Centre:
Some identical facilities, including main foyer (common area), multipurpose rooms, program etc.
Location similarity: Community CENTRE of the local area, convenient to patrons.
Amalgamation with outdoor areas: Redfern CC reciprocal to the front playground and outdoor theatre; Coogee CC reciprocal to Grand Oval.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Details in similar ideas?

Steel Frame Structure for Roof: Outdoor Theatre @ Darling Harbour



Curtain Wall: Apple Shop @ CBD




Monday, September 8, 2008

Exercise 2

Section, Plan and Detailed Section (Draft Version)



Drafts