Architecture

Work Space Pavilion

In this project we were asked to outline an ideal work space in a manifesto. We then generated some abstract models from that outline using only white card, and only horizontal or vertical, square or rectangular planes, and then rendered and animated the models in 3D. Finally these rendered models were combined in pairs and the outcome used as a concept to create a pavilion display space for the atelier’s work.

The first model. The manifesto and model are explained on the enlarged image of the slide.

The first model was further abstracted and refined.

A simple 3D flythrough film was made of the model, using simple camera rules and plain textures only. This meant that all the student's films were graphically similar so that they could later be edited together.

Our films were combined in pairs.

This film was then used as inspiration for the design of a prefab exhibition space to be built by the group. The exhibition space had to accommodate models, projected films, and books made by the group. In this case one paricular frame from the film was used to inform the main section of the exhibition space.

Here you can see where the frame fits in the section, and an explanation of the uses of the different areas of the exhibition space.

Exhibition space long section.

Exhibition space short sections.

Exhibition space plans.

The next five images show stills from a 3d rendered movie showing the prefab construction of the exhibition space using precut timber and pegs.

Construction movie continued.

The construction method was further refined to allow all the timber to be cut from 1220x2440 ply sheets. Beams are built up of three differing layers, allowing notches and tongues to be built into each beam, while keeping cutting easy.

Cutting plans sheet 1.

Cutting plans sheet 2.

1:5 wood model to test construction method. In this model the pegs were cocktail sticks and thin ply was used for the timber pieces.

Construction test model details.