Elsa's Blog: 2017

Thursday 22 June 2017

EXP 3 SUBMISSION

Developed Bridge with Textures

Theory: There are no limits to what a space can accommodate. A reconfiguration of elements can push spacial boundaries yet maintain a sense of harmony.

The open spaces are defined by different elements and shapes that all come together to form an outdoor transitional area.

The textures are able to define the paths that intersect in order to create circulation around the central block.

There are no boundaries within the bridge, the bridge's paths are defined by their materiality.

The bridge extends amongst four different zones, the squarehouse, roundhouse and along the intersection of Anzac Pde and the main walkway. The configuration of the bridge creates a sense of rhythm and harmony along it's four extended edges.

There are no limits to define the space, the composition of intersecting walkways and overhangs create a coordinated composition of a bridge.

Developed Lumion Environment

Link to Dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zpowztqjrow0b65/ARCH1101_EXP3_ELSA%20SEYSAN.ls7?dl=0

36 Textures

continuous

intermittent

linear

rhythmic

rotational

scalar

Real Time Images of Bridge

Progress with Bridge

Inspiration: Palladio, Villa Rotunda

Developed plan:

Next step:

4 Real Time Image Captures of Draft

Bridge with Moving Elements

Moving Elements:

Yellow = Wooden Roof Overhang

The yellow roof acts as a shading device, blocking out the sun in areas where people would be travelling to one from side of the school to another. It moves horizontally along a black path, as seen in the diagram in order to cover different areas of ground throughout the day. This element provides shade yet allows for the space to be free-flowing as it hovers above the ground floor of the school.

Blue: Glass Wind Shield

The glass acts as a wind shield in order to block out excessive breezes. The vertex of the wind shield is not fixed, it moves along the red path in order to concentrate on where the wind is coming from at specific times of the day. The material is chosen as glass in order to let in the light from the sun and the transparency of it fits with the appearance of the building, creating a sense of harmony.

More Images:

Wednesday 24 May 2017

draft of bridge in sketchup

moving element

plan in sketchup - start of building

plan

inspiration : zaha hadid, vitra fire starion

progress on sketchup/lumion

two point perspectives

Wednesday 17 May 2017

news article

link to news article: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-9-best-new-university-buildings-around-the-world

key words:
accomodate
space fluctuate
boundary-pushing
reconfigured

theory:
There are no limits to what a space can accommodate. A reconfiguration of elements can push spacial boundaries yet maintain a sense of harmony.

one point perspectives

top left: seeing the zone (eye level)

top middle: soaring blocks (above eye level)

top right: underwater blocks (below eye level)

middle left: blocks and mass (eye level)

middle middle: larger from above (above eye level)

middle right: appear large from under (below eye level)

bottom left: intersecting crosses (eye level)

bottom middle: complexity in numbers (above eye level)

bottom right: more is less (below eye level)

top left: doubling objects (eye level)

top middle: intertwined at one (above eye level)

top right: no symmetry (below eye level)

middle left: circle of squares (eye level)

middle middle: reaching far beyond (above eye level)

middle right: surreal from afar (below eye level)

bottom left: robotic and rigid (eye level)

bottom middle: zoning out and across (above eye level)

bottom right: angle of no height (below eye level)

Sunday 30 April 2017

EXP 2 SUBMISSION

2 CONCEPTS:

http://elsaseysan.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/the-concepts.html

18 AXONOMETRICS:

http://elsaseysan.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/axonometric-drawings.html

http://elsaseysan.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/combined-and-curved-axonometrics.html

36 CUSTOM TEXTURES:

http://elsaseysan.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/36-textures-light-to-dark.html

5 REAL TIME IMAGES IN LUMION ENVIRONMENT:

http://elsaseysan.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/the-architecture-in-lumion.html

LUMION FILE:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nilc6h86sk6a1g4/Experiment%20Two_The%20Space%20Between_Elsa%20Seysan.ls7?dl=0

36 Textures - Light to Dark

The Concepts

Vo Trong Nghia
Concept: Dissolve the distinction between the interior and exterior

Within VoTrong Nghia's architecture, the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces are blurred as he demonstrates how nature and the outside world can be implemented within interior private spaces. Similarly, I have utilised this concept in my work as there is no distinct space between interior and exterior. The overhanging, curved roof creates an open space that allows people to experience the open nature of the environment.

Carlo Scarpa
Concept: Complexity meets simplicity

Carlo Scarpa's architecture appears simple however he has carefully followed a complex approach in his work to express the importance of detail. In his work, it is evident that large and simple architecture can have very complex findings. In my work, i have been inspired by this complex and incorporated it in the textures. The textures from a far appear to be of a single colour, but up close they consist of fine-lines that make up detailed patterns and these textured surfaces enhance the atmosphere of the tram stop.