DAB510 PROJECT 1:                             FOLIE DESIGN

                                                                                                                      Initial concepts and ideas.

our group had a brain storm session in which we toyed with various ideas about shape form and the spatial workings for our folie design.

though most of it were toying with physical masses such as foam core and styrofoam, others were drawn and sketched out as pictured below.

 After much discussion, we decided to  use simple geometric shapes that are put to get to form complex spaces. the shapes that were chosen were also influenced by the shape of the air raid shelters that were constructed along the cliff face and the space constraint of out folie brief.

conventional type air raid shelter

series of tunnel type air raid shelters

The final arrangement of shapes after group brainstorm session

Arrangement of 3 spaces from different perspectives

After putting the various ideas that we had into an actual scaling up cad model, this was the resultant shape. the design was to have 3 spaces within the folie, each with its own type of materials that reflect that relationship and a way to experience the material in a unique way.

                                                                                                                                         Perspective Views

left side 

right side

eye catching element

                                                                                                                           Various Interest Elements

sound fins

sound fins constructed from slats of sonorous metals that can be either struck or strummed to produce a melody. 
the space represents the wharf area and is constructed of hard wood timber with the sound fins as the corrugated iron component. the sound produced is similar to rain hitting the metal roof but in a more melodic form.

sound fins in context of space

the solid void element uses a frame form abstracted from the trusses of the story bridge and is constructed from steel. it uses voids to create a play of light within the space while offering users a protusion of shapes to interact with. these extrusions are constructed from asphalt material similar to the road surface of the story bridge.

play of light and extrusion for tactile experience

frame work inspired by the form of the story bridge

cliff face element allows users to interact directly with the rock of the cliff face and also forces a sense of perceived danger by using a thick glass flooring.

an overall view of the completed project design

DAB 510 PROJECT 1:                    FOLIE DESIGN

                                                         LOCATION: HOWARD SMITH WHARVES

The project objective is to design a Folie that responds to the site with relation to its cultural and social context as well as its immediate surroundings. The folie's function is to provide a learning experience for the user while working within the confines of a 5x5x5 metre spatial cube.

SITE MAP WITH SURROUNDING SUBURBS

In order to design a architecture folie for the Howard Smith Wharf area, we must first understand the key elements within the space and their cultural significance. But more importantly what we chose to impart to the user through their experience within the space.

site closeup with breakdown of key elements namely the story bridge, cliff face and wharf area

Brief history of Howard Smith Wharves area                           

• constructed in conjunction with the story bridge
• originally brisbane central wharves then leased to shipping company company Howard Smith co. ltd between 1930s-1960s hence more known as Howard Smith Wharves.
• during this period of use, storage sheds were constructed . predominantly constructed out of hardwood timber and corrugated iron.
• during world war ll, air raid shelters were constructed.

                                                                                              Cultural Significance

• wharf buildings provide evidence of pre 1940 port of Brisbane facillities
• air raid shelters are one of the most intact group of WW2 air raid shelters in Brisbane.
• the site is currently listed in the Queensland Heritage Register

In this case, the three most important elements that should be incorporated to the folie design are identified being the story bridge, the cliff face and the wharf area and the learning objective would be to understand and experience the materials used and the relationship between the materials and the relationship within the site through innovative interaction.