Revision of The Final Model

Building Material

Based on my analysis about the site context and the concept, I found that the most suitable material which can represent my concept is wood. Based on the article i read, which is :

 "Forests have always had deep-rooted symbolic meaning in virtually every culture on earth. Forests are the abode of the nature spirits. Forests are a refuge from danger as well as a source of dangerous wild animals. Forests are mysterious and constantly changing. Tree symbols and forests contains multiple mythic qualities. The deep-rooted symbolism of trees is apparent in common metaphors such as the tree of life and our ancestral heritage depicted in family trees" (taken from:http://livingartsoriginals.com/infoforests.htm).

I found that wood represent nature and culture of earth. Since Woodford festival aim to introduce the culture of the world and also the teach people about the importance of nature, I decide to use wood as my material.

These pictures show the building using wood material.

Perspective of the Building:

Gate Symbolization:

Roof as a Bridge:

Experiencing the Bridge:

The Theatre:

Foyer First Floor

Lobby Second Floor

Exhibition Room and Lobby Third Floor

The Living Museum:

Foyer First Floor

Aboriginal Culture (Living Museum)

Asian Culture (Living Museum)

Western Culture (Living Museum)

Future Exhibition (Living Museum)

Workshop and Lobby Second Floor

Exhibition and Lobby Third Floor

Observation Balcony Third Floor

Wood Louver

In order to control the sun penetration during the day (especially in summer), I decide to create vertical wood louver which angled to the north east and north west. By doing this, the sunlight penetration to the building can be reduced. Furthermore, the vertical wood louver itself gives an illusion effect that makes the building looks higher. Therefore, the foyer will a grand atmosphere.

Final Presentation Reflection

Things those are not clear: (Explained in the blog)
~ Building relation with festival
~ Living museum circulation concept

Things to correct: (On the next post)
~ The material relation to Woodford
~ Louvre for the windows (people want indirect sunlight)
~ Add windows on north orientation

Final Presentation Panel

The first panel explains the background and concept about the design.

The second panel explains the horizontal room relation and functions of the building

The third panel explains the vertical room relation and functions, and also the elevation of the building according to the orientation.

Plan Revision & New Roof Idea

New Plan

I try to renew the plan and consider the orientation in order to decide the right arrangement of the room. I also try to differentiate the vertical access for the loading dock and public access. By changing the room arrangement, the sunlight can penetrate the building efficiently and also will increase the air movement in the building. The following figures are the newest floor plan.

The New Ramp

Instead of make full roof above the living museum and enclose the space inside the building, I decide to open the roof and create a bridge which will connect the hill with the roof of the building. Through the bridge people can enjoy the view of living museum from above while relax in the rest area that has been provided. Furthermore, the bridge is also function as an observation area which allows people who want to observe the living museum before experience it.

In the new design, I also implement 2 entrances system which allow people to access the building from the third floor and the first floor of the building. Furthermore, each entrance has its own small exhibition which explains the building.

Circulation Concept

 

To begin with, I design the centre of the building as the main vehicle access (figure 1). I want the people to get the “gate feeling” from the building. However, I try to minimize the vehicle activity on the part which facing to the camping area.

The figure below shows the ramp that will connect the hills.  This ramp represents “the bridge” that I try to convey in my concept. 

The diagram above shows the initial plan. In this phase, I want to arrange the building program so it will fit the function (museum and theatre). To begin with, I separate the theatre and museum on the first and second level. However, on the third level I combine both building; therefore people can cross over the building through the public space which I provide on the third floor.

Based on this analysis, I try to develop an initial floor plan for my design as my diagram below.

Furthermore, I also try to develop people circulation in the living museum which can allow visitor to experience the self sufficient. Therefore I try to trace back how people can achieve self sufficient, and found a diagram that show the time frame from when the community was self sufficient until it will become self sufficient again.

 Based on the diagram, I try to represent each self sufficient era community based on the present cultures which are:

·         ~ Past Self Sufficient Community: Aboriginal Culture

·         ~ Modern Community (Least Self Sufficient Era): Asian culture

·         ~ Modern Green Community (Begin to transform back to Self Sufficient era): Western Culture

·         ~ Self Sufficient Modern Community: Future Culture (exhibition concept about green technology and lifestyle)

To conclude, I try to implement my concept not only to the building shape but also the circulation.

Precedences Analysis

Mind Museum 

Taken from: http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2011/06/the-mind-museum-sneak-peak.htmlI

“The Mind Museum -- the country's first world-class Science Museum in the heart of Bonifacio Global City -- opens its doors to the public.”

“The 6,500-sqm museum that looks like a spaceship will be located in a 12,000-sqm Bonifacio Global City prime lot (near Burgos Circle).  It will be an eco-friendly facility, funded by 1 billion pesos -- 100% from the donations of corporations and individuals.”

The form of the roof and eco – sustainability technique which implemented in the building inspired me. I also interested with the roof of the building which is slanted and connecting the roof with the upper floor of the building.

The California Academy of Science

Taken from: http://gigaom2.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/cal-academy04_30.jpg

Article: http://www.calacademy.org/academy/exhibits/floor_plan/

“The California Academy of Sciences is among the largest museums of natural history in the world. The academy began in 1853 as a learned society and still carries out a large amount of original research, with exhibits and education [becoming significant endeavours of the museum during the 20th century.”

After doing some researches about this building, I found that the room division which Renzo Piano design, tries to separate the garden from the theatre using the foyer in the centre. It creates a gate effect which gets along with my concept. Furthermore, I also interested with the green roof which can be accessed for public.

Initial Massing Model

The idea is to implement both symbols which I got from researching the concept of the design into the building (bridge, gate, and transition). In order to create an effect of transition I must make a building which extend from one side to the other side of the hill. Furthermore, it is also need to divide the camping area and the festival area. Moreover, the bridge will be symbolized by the connection of two hills on both side of the road. Furthermore, the gate will be represented by the opening on the centre of the building which functions for access from the camping area to the festival ground. 

Determining Mixed Building Functions

In order to discover my design, I combine the three different approaches which I done before (Future Scenario, Site Context, and Site State Condition). With the whole diagram combined, I find a significant need of cultural education centre. Furthermore, the building must become a bridge to overcome the future worst scenario, also enhance the identity of Woodford, and become one with the site physical condition.

To begin with, I will explain the relation between the function of the building and the worst future scenario. Since the building aim is to achieve survival of humanity (by teaching present people about the importance of multi culture and self sufficient in order for them to stand together and overcome the worst future scenario)., Furthermore, this concept represent a bridge which will prepare the present future for getting through the worst scenario of the future to a self sufficient world. In order to teach them about the multi culture and self sufficient, a museum is needed. Since the main aim is to introduce the culture to the people so it is much better showing them live culture then historical figures. Therefore, I decide to create a living museum.

Furthermore, the cultural education centre will also strengthen the identity of Woodford rather than change it. Furthermore, the building will serve as an activity centre and will encourage people to camp in Woodford not only while the festival take place. Furthermore, the cultural education centre will also equip with a theatre which will introduce the event which will occur during the Woodford Festival. In other words, the building acts as a miniature of the Woodford festival. Therefore, it will signify a gate which will become a transition of the camping area and the festival ground.

Moreover, the building will also act as a sculptural element of the site which will become an icon of the Woodford. I want the building to leave an experience which will be memorable every time people come to the Woodford.

Based on all of the function relation, it is clear that the cultural education centre needed. Furthermore, the cultural education centre needs to consist of living museum, theatre, and public space which will become an icon of the Woodford.

Site Analysis

The festival ground is surrounded by camping areas. Therefore, the building will not only become the transition area but also a gate that connecting the camping area to the festival ground. To complete this concept, I need to search for a spot that have direct access from the camping area to the festival ground. Furthermore, I found the most interesting spot on the site which is the performer camping area.

The figures above show the location of my chosen spot. It has a one way access to the site and the access road is flanks by two hills as the figure below.

As the figure above, it reflects my concept about the gate which becomes a transition point from the camping area to the festival ground. Furthermore, the view also strengthen my idea which creating the site as the shifting point of the nature and festival ground.

 To conclude, my site investigation gives me strong points which relate the basic concept from context of the site to the actual state of the site, which are transition, vocal point, gate shape, and shifting point.