Final Submission

Function is Form - School of Architecture

Please find attached Links to the Concept Models in SketchUp as well as the final design exported into a CryEngine Environment.

Below you will find posts with many associated images, explanations, concept drawings and textures.

This experiment was primarily guided through concept sketching and the exploration of architectural theories in order to create a design for a hypothetical school of architecture with 100 students. The overarching themes for my design were a balanced and environmentally light structure that accommodates spaciously for all 100 students. The integration this provided design thesis with my architectural theory 'function is form' saw the creation of my CryEngine environment and the folly within it.

Game Folder (exp3_finalsubmission) - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3ra9q0q5g68zhw7/tMs3EEVOYx
Main Sketchup File - http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=b681161c9f89efd5e9ecb8e88ee6ad07&result=4

Detailing and Prop Implementation

Workshop

Computing Labs

Deans Office

Library

Texture Implementation

Linear - Blurred Lines

Entrance Facade

Bridge-side Facade

Drastic - Convolution

Library Stairs

Entrance-side Tower

Scalar - Distinct

First floor stairs

Bridge stairs

Elevator Entities

Deans Elevator

Deanevator top position

Deanevator in movement

Final position

Flow-graph values

Student Elevator

Student elevator bottom position

Middle floor

Top floor, end position

Flow graph values

Folly Implementation and Creation

View from the folly

Folly from bridge entrance

Outside view

Environment Creation and Design Implementation

environment detailing and formation

the span across the canyon

view across the facade

student walking through the bridge

from the valley floor

Model Progression and Peer Reviews

I created a sketchup model to reflect the proposed building plan, it's large height and implementation across within the actual bridge give an inherent flow to the architecture.  I believe this strongly reflects my architectural theory, 'Function is Form' where in the occupation of the building and the ability to pass through it are integrated with the architectural design.

Topographic Inspiration

As an homage to my Australian Heritage I decided to use Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory for my Topographic Inspiration in this excercise. Its steep faced cliffs and lush valleyside vegitation give it an environmental beauty that resonates with my architectural theory and design.

Building Plan and Rotation

    

Building plan was taken and rotated 90 degrees to form the sectional view of the new proposed building space. This served as the basis for my design, from which I build upon and created a fully functional architectural form and workspace.

1 Lecture Theatre
2 Studio Spaces

3 Offices for Academic Staff

4 Offices for General Staff

5 Workshop

6 Computer Labs

7 Gallery

8 Research Space for Academic Staff

9 Meeting Rooms for Staff

10 Meeting Rooms for Students

11 Library 

36 Textures

Drastic

Extracted

Linear

Minimalistic

Scalar

original scans