STW 2

• HUB PRECEDENT - FUNCTIONAL
• TECH PRECEDENT 1
• TECH PRECEDENT 2

These are the pictures of my model at its next stage, but only focusing on how I have chosen to change my roof design by supprting one by another.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

At this stage of my design, I decided to change the form of the structure’s roof to emphasise the irregular form that I am aiming towards. I then changed the form of the roof to something less symmetrical. Therefore, when I done the research for this stage of the project I focused more on ways of emphasising the form of the roof.

The triangular form still intrigues me and I chose to hold on to that idea but, I altered the roof design by dividing its original length into three parts which are then stacked on top of each other with the one supporting the other. So, basically looking through precedent, I used one example of the main idea for the roof or rather the outer “shell” and another example of a structure depicting what id like my roof to do.

My reasoning for choosing this “stacking” type of design is both because I found it aesthetically pleasing and also that it would transmit sound more effectively. This reason also still stands in conjunction with my original breakdown of things I want this building to do.

                                                         

FUNCTION

At this stage of my design my concept basically revolves around creating a geometric space which is used for creative performance. It would be used for shows within the community as well as a social spot for the public to use as means of communication and social gatherings. This space needs to evoke emotion, a feeling of being in an irregular space that emphasises creative performance with its form. Every feature in the design consists of both form and function so basically, everything has a purpose or something that it can 'do'.

There is only one entrance with one side having a staircase and the other a ramp for disabled persons, because of the raised deck. There are three floor levels stepping down towards the stage and these levels also act as the seating arrangements where a different feeling is evoked with some spaces being more open than others. Once people enter the space, a warm welcoming feeling should be evoked by the combination of greenery, in the trees and planters, and the wooden structure as the materials being marine ply and gum poles. Then the core also play a big role in evoking an emotion of suprise and interest as it emits streaks of natural light through tubular skylights.

TECHNOLOGY

The core would be made of concrete and literally act as the 'core' of the building as the form would spread out form the core, both floor and roof design. It would be hollow and the tubular skylights would bridge from the outer shell of the concrete core through to the inside and the other end shining streaks of light onto the face of the core.

Floor

gum poles:

• The floor would be a raised deck with different levels and ramps. This framework would be made from 100mm dia. gum poles and would be secured with brackets and wood screws.

This is an example of a bracket used for gum poles

• The hand rails would also be made of gum poles secured with similar methods.
• Gum poles would also be used for the posts embedded into the ground onto which the deck would be supported.

Marine ply:

• The roof structure would be made of marine ply only and secured with angle brackets and wood screws.
• Planter boxes and cubic support would also be made of marine ply with frames made out of gum poles.
• Marine ply would be used for the deck boards.

MARINE PLYWOOD

Marine Plywood is know for the following properties:
- Durability
- Strength
- Workability
- Warp resistant
- Weather resistant

Marine plywood is most commonly secured with wood screws or coach screws as well as half-lapped joints.

      Thickness:

• 4mm
• 6mm
• 9mm
• 12mm
• 16mm
• 19mm
• 25mm
• 29mm
• 32mm

      

GUM POLES

Lengths:

• 1.8m
• 2m
• 2.1m
• 2.4m
• 2.7m
• 3m
• 3.6m
• 4.2m
• 4.8m
• 5.4m

Diameters:

• 50mm
• 75mm
• 100mm
• 125mm
• 150mm
• 175mm
• 200mm

Gum poles can be secured with gum pole brackets, wood screws or coach screws.


EXERCISE 5

FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A-A
WEST ELEVATION 
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION

DETAIL 01
DETAIL 02
DETAIL 04
DETAIL 05
DETAIL 06
DETAIL 07