DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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| Central Staircase Column Experimentation |
Based on the feedback received in studio, I was encouraged to develop a more integrated design based on my previous work. Hence, I used the spiral stair and experimented with it to create a central column comprised of three seperate components. Each component leads to a different level in the building and are tailored in size to suit the clients' needs. This centralised column will extend through the length of the structure and will aid in creating a visually consistent building throughout the bottom, middle and top planes.
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| Initial Section Sketch |
Inspired by the curvilinear and symmetrical nature of the section sketch above, I decided to develop these elements further and incorporate them into my architectural design.
The developed section sketch above depicts the ideation phase of a symmetrically curvaceous building that originates from the central column, weaving in and out of the different planes to create interiors and exteriors through positive and negative space.
3 PERSPECTIVE IMAGES
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| South Facing Elevation |
The final model shown above is realised from the previous section sketch. The underground workshop for Trent Jenson studios is a spacious area that leads up to the ground plane showroom via two options - the central spiral staircase and the linear staircase. The ground plane is an unenclosed showroom surrounded by a glass barrier to fully utilise the landscape as a backdrop. The above ground workshop for Mountain & Moon is an airy space where the cut outs in the ceiling maximises natural light streaming into the interiors.
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| Trent Jansen Studio Workshop Interiors |
The image above depicts the interior details for Trent Jansen Studios' Workshop. The central spiral staircase is wide in diameter, designed for two movers transporting larger furniture. The linear style staircase is intended to be a more direct pathway for transporting more portable furniture. The interlocking podium in the background serves as a storage and display area for completed works. Horizontal lighting beams span between each curved facade piece, illuminating the underground environment. As per my previous post, the materials "Rippled", "Jagged" & "Pixellated" are superimposed into the podium and spiral staircase.
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| Above Ground & Ground Plane |
The image above gives a spacial understanding of the ground plane showroom directly below Mountain & Moon's workshop. Due to the curvilinear nature of the facade, all three planes of the building are interconnected. The glass flooring anchored by thin steel beams enhances visual transparency, allowing visitors to fully immerse in and appreciate the interrelationship between each plane from all areas of the building.
3 SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES
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| Vertical Section |
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| Underground Plan Section |
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| Above Ground Plan Section |
ADDRESSING THE CRITERIA
THE TWO WORDS (10%): My words were "Heirloom" & "Dichotomous" for the workshop spaces above ground & underground respectively. The concept of "Heirloom" was achieved by the symmetrical & curvaceously grand form of the building, reflecting the precious and timeless nature of Mountain & Moon's jewellery. The concept of "Dichotomous" is achieved through the contrast of curvilinear and linear lines in the underground workshop, reflecting Trent Jansen studio's characteristic use of juxtaposing forms in furniture.
THE 18 SKETCH SECTIONS (10%): https://archstudjeannie.blogspot.com/2020/02/18-section-sketches.html
THE 36 CUSTOM TEXTURES (10%): https://archstudjeannie.blogspot.com/2020/03/week-3-material-sketches.html
THE DEVELOPED STAIR (20%): The spiral staircase design has been developed into three different components, forming the central uniting column of the building. The spiral stairs from the upper to ground plane is relatively smaller in size to reflect the needs of Mountain & Moon's dainty jewellery. The spiral stairs from the underground to the ground plane is relatively larger in size to accomodate the transportation requirements of Trent Jansen Studios' furniture. Additionally, an alternative linear staircase offers a direct option for moving portable furniture.
THE ARCHITECTURE (50%): In order to maintain an integrated and consistent visual language, the building skin reflects the same theme as the curvilinear stairs - the inspiration for the architectural design. As a circular building, the showroom on the ground plane is 4m tall and boasts 360° panoramic views regardless of the building's orientation. The workshops were each designed to be 6m tall to give a sense of space and encourage creative freedom. The superimposed textures, linear staircase and horizontal lighting beams in the underground workshop were utilised to contrast the otherwise curvilinear and monochromatic stairs and facade, reflecting the "Dichotomous" theme and Trent Jansen Studio's signature style.
