My theme refers to the idea of 'transition':
- Transition as a general idea, intended to symbolise the change and flux that is occurring within the Coogee community regarding the effects the new Community Centre may be having upon it.
- Flux from the built environment (residential area, etc) to the natural environment (starting with the oval, heading towards the beach). This point encompasses this idea about a 'view', thus developing a connection with that natural environment.
- The idea is interlinked with this 'bridge' idea (symbolic of a means to allow a transition, move from one place to another).
- Transition as a means of bringing the community together (through the program - distinct private and public spaces).
- The transition from the built environment to the natural environment is closely linked to the transition from 'rigidity' to the 'organic' nature of the natural environment.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Coogee Community Centre - Between Architecture and Landscape - Conceptual Model
This is a 3D view of my conceptual model. I used some of my analysis (from the 22 drawings) to generate it. The two cylinder shapes represent the "organic" flow and ambience that is exhibited by the environment - in particular the relationship between the oval and the community. It is meant to represent the natural flow of nature, as well as emphasise that relationship, which I believe is not stressed enough.
The link between the two parts symbolises connection, and is intended to emphasise that communal bond. That section is also lowered to take into consideration the surrounding buildings, particularly the one situated behind the site so their view will still remain.
Plan view: the plan of the conceptual model is meant to mimic the shape of the drawing made under the name 'Informal insertion - recreational uses' for 'Insertion' from the 22 drawings, as well as the drawing 'Relationship between oval and beach' in 'Reciprocity'.
ARCH1202 - Coogee Community Centre - Between Architecture and Landscape - Drawings
22 drawings attempting to explore issues relating to the five key words: Reciprocity, materiality, insertion, infrastructure and threshold.
Site analysis:
Above - Access
Below - Solar analysis
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