prelude to the final submission (cumulation of the weeks leading to the final week))

my project 3 design is modified from the previous assignment's design. however i have taken the feedback from my tutor to widen the spaces within especially the functioning spaces.

however in doing so, it reduces the central green space which is the key element and the main draw factor for my building.

another key problem that i had to address was the weak relation between my current design and my folie design.

my final solution was to widen the rear space as well as to use truss similar to that of the story bridge as a major structural component of the rear building. something similar to the john hancock building.

in order to maintain the green space in the middle of the building i chose to minimise to front building portion to an outdoor area which was sheltered and also fits into the folie component.

 the steps that are created for the outdoor area are curved into an organic shape similar to the rock strata that is common in the brisbane cliff. the photos are my actual laser cut vectors that i printed out to experiment with.

below are some sketches and ideas that i initially had for the spaces in response to my tutor's feedback

 my final model to help me visualise what i what for my building, i chose to create a new physical model as a way of experimenting and creating an interesting space that responds well to my folie and to the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces to keep with the library park theme

Integration of slopes instead of steps to give access for wheel chairs it also fits well with the organic aspect [the cliff element] for my building.

by removing the front facade that was initially designed, it gives greater access to the views of the river and the city which is better than the initial design.

 for this project, i felt that space constraint was a major issue and i was more inclined to use elevators as a primary means for moving from level to level

 i had located the young children's learning space at the bottom so as to allow more convenience for the young and their parents.

 the green space in the middle is the key stone of the building and represents the wharf area. the green element bridges the separate areas [front and back] to create a single space, it also creates space where there is a certain level of intrigue as the slopes and general construct gives the space a sort of hideaway feel.

 i wanted to create a library park where one can just rest and relax by the park and enjoy a picnic and a book. basically a hideaway environment for children to play around much like robin hood had the sherwood forest, the space i am trying to create is something similar.

 the final product with the roof added on.

 another interesting aspect is the play of light created by using the trusses for the facade, as such i decided to put the triangles in different directions in order to create shadows during different times in the day

 generating small people to communicate the type of spaces and the uses

did a section using coreldraw