EXPERIMENT 2: Image Captures and Architecture

The rectalinear floor was inspired by Sejima's Rolex Centre and it's successful use of framing viewpoints. 

 Urban Context

Niemeyer's work often embraced a recurrent use of bold curvilinear forms that would contrast distinctively with the environment. As such I decided to incorporate repetitive wooden curves. The size combined with the geometry, contrasts with the urban context in an attempt to disorient the public. The thin wooden strips accentuate the curvilinear composition, whilst giving a sense that it etches into the 2 rectilinear planes. 

 Sustainability

This station seeks to optimise the permeation of natural light through geometric roof cut-outs. The idea stems from Kazuyo Sejima’s prominent display of consistent lighting across rectilinear planes. As such the structure is sustainable through its overall lowered energy consumption. 

 Relation to Axonometric Drawings

After joining the axonometric drawings, based of Sejima and Niemeyer’s work, deciding upon a full structure became clearer. Experimenting with recurring geometries led me to forming my curvilinear component. The 2 suspended planes (roof and floor) seek to optimise natural lighting as well as incorporate grass.

Link to Sketchup Model:  https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/8aa68e16-55bb-4c76-a604-d47770db2979/ARCH1101-Experiment-2-Adib-Imam