Testing QR Codes

The first image shows what the model looks like inside (the underground part) and shows the work benches and spiral staircase.
The second image shows what it looks like when I look up to see the models that are located above ground. These are not shown very well in this Layar so I will have to investigate how to make this part of the model better and easier to see using Layar.

Layar and QR Codes

Model Coordinates:
-33.918363,151.227933

Tiny URL:
http://tinyurl.com/27by8dr


QR Code 1:

URL: layar://georssgateway?SEARCHBOX=http://tinyurl.com/27by8dr&SEARCHBOX_2=-33.918305&SEARCHBOX_3=151.228147
Coordinates: -33.918305, 151.228147

QR Code 2:


URL: layar://georssgateway?SEARCHBOX=http://tinyurl.com/27by8dr&SEARCHBOX_2=-33.91855&SEARCHBOX_3=151.228102
Coordinates: -33.91855, 151.228102

Layar Model Screenshot

Progress with Poster Design

In these image captures you can clearly see the grid I am working with for this poster, and the progress I am making with the overall design and balance of each panel to make one coherent poster.

Some Initial Renders and Screenshots

Some of the renders I have taken look ok, but the renderer is mental ray because I dont have the vray plugin and some of them dont look very realistic. So I have also taken some screenshots which I might use in the poster also because the materials and lighting look significantly better at certain angles in these than the renders.
Here are some renders:



Here are some screenshots:

Reowrking Layout

This set up of elements makes the posters more consistent as one whole document because the grid is clearer and the same shapes are used throughout the design. I think this will work better than my last idea. The grid I am using is 3x3 for all panels, but using it slightly differently on each one.

A1 Poster Layout Ideas

These are my first layout ideas for each page of the 3 A1 posters:

Concept Behind Re-Envision

I have heard that there is to be a Graduate School in a few years at UNSW, so this is the reason behind this redesign of the Vitra Design Museum. The main design of this structure will be based on the protruding forms of the Vitra Design Museum, and will be modified appropriately for the context. This building will stand out from the ones surrounding it as the forms will be unique and memorable. The materials for the building will be mostly natural in order to not deter away from the shapes of the organic forms themselves, and also to address the issue of sustainability of materials, a very real and current issue the world is faced with today.
This new building will stand around 50 metres in height and will have 4 main spaces above the ground. These will all be accessible through separate spiral staircases. There is also a space below ground that is not visible but is accessible through a spiral staircase in a hole in the ground, leading from the grass area below the other forms of the building. Because of the lack of elevators, and the fact that the spaces can easily get all their light through large windows that are spread generously through each space above ground, the building is self-sufficient and environmentally friendly.

A3 Expressive Montage

References:
http://www.ceem.unsw.edu.au/content/userImages/TheVillageGreenatUNSW.jpg
http://www.torabiarchitect.com/parametric_array/images/multiturn_spiral_stair.jpg
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/02/02/trees.jpg
http://www.mccullagh.org/db9/10d-16/aspen-trees.jpg
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/maths/files/shapes2a.gif

10 Textures

These textures were chosen because they are mostly made from natural materials (besides the concrete and glass). This is important to my concept because these shapes that I was focusing on are the main aspect of the re-design so these materials are supposed to not stand out past the actual shape and forms of the spaces.
The 10 textures shown include glass windows, bark, grass, polished wood, wood ends, concrete, grainy unpolished wood, bamboo, thatched roof and wood planks.
(all textures retrieved from www.cgtextures.com on 18 October 2010)

Sketches for ReDesign Ideas

Parts of the Vitra Museum that stick out are extruded and these are the only parts visible from above ground. People can travel down these parts to get to the space below.

This shows an idea derived from a Library in Paris, with spaces suspended in a glass box.

This shows an idea that is kind of like skewers, with elevators in the poles leading up to the spaces above. This would be a very tall structure.
This shows the idea like the Seattle Library, showing the boxes and then how I might join them together to make a building.

My favourite of these 4 designs is the first one. It means that I can create 2 different Layars and it creates a dynamic landscape with a secret!

Seattle Library: Link Boxes Idea

Source: http://architectureinmedia.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/model_interior_boxes_01.jpg


Source: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4279209498_0dc71681e4.jpg

Here they have modeled the main boxes/spaces of the building and the second image shows how they have then linked them together; like connecting the dots.

Inspiration for Vitra Re-Envision

Source: http://www.arch.virginia.edu/faculty/portfolio/van_lengen/image05_sm.JPG


Source: http://rapidcow.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a62ee_orestad-high-school-1.jpg


Source: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__m4wg-nDAMk/SoLgy6iiucI/AAAAAAAADzI/c3AcBJw1uBU/s400/AR+Schools+07.jpg


Source: http://www.e-architect.co.uk/images/jpgs/england/birmingham_central_library_bq020409_chd.jpg


Source: http://www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk/images/jpgs/bankton_primary_school_arcade270109_1.jpg


Source: http://ireland.archiseek.com/buildings_ireland/dublin/swords/images/fingalcountyhall2_lge.jpg


Source: http://www.bustler.net/images/uploads/queensland_award_09_01x.jpg


Source: http://www.msa.mmu.ac.uk/continuity/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/47958155_bebd6e3385.jpg

Source: http://www.nahbmonday.com/CHBC/image_upload/eberswalde_technical_school.jpg

Source: http://www.omegadeltaphi.com/seattle2010/images/library.jpg

Source: http://lmnarchitects.com/assets/work/seattle_public_library/images/1hi.jpg?1231746158

Source: http://geocachiker.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/balcony.jpg


Source: http://cdn0.lostateminor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/reverse-destiny-loft.jpg


Simmons Hall:


Source: http://www.digitaljournal.com/img/8/7/3/i/4/6/3/o/Simmons-Hall-MIT.jpg


Source: http://www.architizer.com/mediadata/projects/252010/project-gallery/7c8b580a.jpg


Source: http://moonshadow.mit.edu/RS/abstractSimmons1.jpg


Source: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_b7btrNkYZTo/STXRDzYvKUI/AAAAAAAAAH4/L7dW4iK8mhw/IMG_2361.JPG


Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest):


Source: http://www.kinabaloo.com/be17107726b.png


Source: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/crial002/architecture/fg/birds_nest.jpg


The Vitra Elements:

I am particularly interested in the areas of the Vitra Design Museum that stick out, and it is interesting seeing these examples above of buildings that are made of many elements sticking out of them. This would be an interesting way to design the new Graduate School for UNSW on the Village Green site.








The Site:

These are images of the site and the buildings surrounding it, investigating the context:

Source: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rstE17oljSQ/Rcg8x2cA8TI/AAAAAAAABCs/jLImewOgAcQ/IMG_3702.JPG


Source: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3861390845_27f645df8b.jpg


Source: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3750878079_07c71be820.jpg


Source: http://image32.webshots.com/33/8/39/82/266183982gYqNOQ_fs.jpg