EXP3 (2013) --- The 36 textures

scalar

rotational

linear

dotted

float

transition

EXP3 (2013) --- The second draft environment

guilin

EXP3 (2013) --- Final submission

This is my final submission of EXP3. My key concept is: Transition Spaces Create Movement.

And unfortunately, I was running out of time, so i didnt do a video for my bridge. This bridge is based on the plan and the section from ZAHA HADID's the Peak, Hongkong. My bridge followed almost the entire idea from the section below, i have rearranged the studio space and the workshop on my bridge, so that the workshop and the studios are sticking together now. For my environment, i used my second draft environment (GUILIN, CHINA) and developed it.

a view from the valley towards the bridge.

the bridge merges from the valley.

under the water, demonstrating the key word: movement. it seems like the bridge is moving as the water flowing. 

a view of the front entrance of the bridge, and the photographer is standing on the elevator for students. 

a view of the gallery room, also featuring the concept---transition spaces.

the theater, also featuring the construction of the bridge.

going down is the library.

the computer lab

the staff office and the research place at the top of the office.

the studio and the workplace, and yes, they are completely open.

the folly and the students' elevator.

the folly for Dean, and this is the path way for Dean to entry the bridge.

Dean's elevator.

here is the link for my cryengine3 file:

https://www.dropbox.com/l/6Be67RyTO2A1aheCiHlKOa

EXP3 (2013) --- the mash up

Transition Spaces Create Movement

Movement is found in nature in every living organism. The fit and movements of our bodies within and around buildings are significantly effected by our haptic sense, by the tactile surfaces and edges we encounter. The use of the same elements or materials in a consecutive way suggests a smooth flow.Smooth surfaces invite close contact, while rough materials generate movement in wide radii around corners and more careful tentative movement through corridors. Changes of texture often signal special events and can trigger a slowing or quickening of one’s pace. Even static elements in architecture can suggest motion, as static elements could change with time and offer a sense of movement when exposed to elements such as wind, rain, or temperature.

Red: http://donnellday.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/architecture-principles-101-openness-vs-enclosure/

Blue: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07312008-110535/unrestricted/VeronicaEstremadoyro_ThesisBook_27August2008.pdf

Orange:  http://donnellday.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/architecture-principles-101-openness-vs-enclosure/

EXP3 (2013) --- two points perspective drawings

EXP3 (2013) --- the plan and the section

I have selected the plan of the Peak by ZAHA HADID. This plan has conveyed my idea of movement, which is about the change form of the movement and the speed of movement. And therefore I used the low gradient curve to represent the slow movement and vise versa; and the spatial change also represents the variation form of the movement. The strongest red coloured horizontal line is representing the cutting line on the plan and the black one represents the bridge.