Experiment 3

Experiment 3

Concept/ Theory 

Biometric architecture creates buildings that are sustainable and eye-popping as they incorporate and merge urban and natural features togethers.

Reference: Michelle Douglass, “Nine incredible buildings inspired by nature,” Last modified September 16 2015, http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150913-nine-incredible-buildings-inspired-by-nature.

One Point Perspectives 

 

 

 

2 Point perspectives

 

Plan

Brick Country House- Miles Van der Rohe

Parthenon - Athens

Custom textures 

Linear, Rotational, Scalar, Explosive, Flow, Scattered

Textures in Model 

Draft Lumion Environments 

Draft 1

 Draft 2

Moving Elements 

The computers in the computer labs can be hidden underneath the desks when they aren't being used in order to maximise workspace. When the computers are need they can be lifted above the table. 

These shutters that are located all around the building change depending on the time of year (whether it is summer or winter) as well as the direction of the sun. This allows the rooms in the building to be cool in summer and the sun can warm the rooms in winter. 

Developed Lumion Environment 

Plan 

Ground Floor

 First Floor

Exterior 

Exterior with UNSW Campus

Hallway 

Studio spaces

Library

Lecture Theatre/ Lecture Foyer

Offices 

Workshop 

Cafe

File: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gi4jw9b98563n4h/studio%20hex.skp?dl=0  

Design and Concept: 

I used nature as my inspiration for the overall shape of this design. I wanted to use a hexagonal pattern similar to a bee's nest. I thought this would be a great way to divide the building into the different functions the architecture building required. I also like that it gives an unusual shape and view from all different directions such as inside the rooms as well as from a birds eye perspective and from an eye level perspective. I also wanted to integrate the outside environment with the interior spaces by blurring the boundary between the natural environment and the built environment. This is why the bridge is very structural but then also has vines wrapping round it to create a close relationship between nature and the urban environment. I also integrated this by including vertical gardens on many of the walls inside as well as a glass roof in the hallway to give the illusion that you could be outside. This is further emphasised through the use of courtyards/gardens placed throughout the whole building.

Peer Marking