Final Drawings - Project 3 Art Gallery

Site: Drawn at scale of 1:1000

Plans: Drawn at scale of 1:100

Sections: Drawn at scale of 1:100

Detail of Room: Drawn at scale of 1:50

Vignetts: The above drawings were all done by hand in pencil with no computer aid.

Final Model (Scale 1:100) - Project 3 Art Gallery

Interesting Aspects of Model:

When you look at this model you are able to see the design elements which are characteristic to the building - the lightshafts, the mesh and the rectilinear circulation pattern.

• The mesh expresses the method of diffusing light throughout the building.
• The interior metal elements demonstrate the formation of space with little to no boundaries but rather through the manipulation of light.
• The perspex cappings symbolise the more practical elements of the building - those being the structural arrangements of the light shafts and how the covered to protect the interior from the environmental conditions.
• It expresses the change in height int he building levels.
• It also when situated in site model represents its relationship between the context from which it is placed.

About Final Design - Project 3 Art Gallery

The project of an art gallery in Newtown is an interesting project to undertake which challenged the mind to achieve a solution which would entice and excite the public, the beholder and the occupant. My final design strives to achieved these objects through a variety of ways and the meanings behind these action delve into the physiological state of the beholder to further develop their experience in both the art and the building.

• The variations in the amount of light in the spaces of the gallery is a tool which is used to draw the occupants from one area to the next. A progression in densities of light is used.
• The architecture works with the occupant, the artworks and the environment so as to provide a link and connection between all entities so that they are all able to connect to the building.
• Instead of using elements such as walls and windows to define space, this design uses the source of light and its powerful effect in changing strength to define space. It creates the idea that a space can change shape and depth constantly throughout a day and then return to another arrangement the next. Expansion and contraction.
• Through the action of altering the size of spaces and having changing light levels the person/s viewing the works are able to gain a changing view of the work. Their impression can change.
• The idea of having a building design try to emulate the emotions of the artwork is unusual however through the use of light shafts the building is able to do just this. This meaning that just like how the artworks change appearance and persona depending on the light available so does the building. It shifts and varies with the light of the day. The interior spaces become artworks themselves in which the people occupying the space set the scene which is taking place and alter the mood.
• To keep with the concept of light forming spaces and the reduction of restricting elements such as walls the light shafts made out of mesh and glass act as the walls. This is interesting as they allow the viewer to see through them so it asks the question 'Has the space actually been stopped or is this an artwork?'
• The light shafts also form another purpose in the design. They are used to entice and form excitement to the person/s in the space. This is strongly seen in the meeting room. In this space the continuation of light shafts on the wall and up onto the roof (as seen in the vignettes), the person within that space develops the understanding that this space is the central source from which the life of the gallery begins. the occupant (buyer) is seen to be pushing the life of the light shafts through the gallery through his contribution. The place where artworks begin.
• The design of the layout of the shafts is developed in two ways. Firstly a psychological way. The viewer sees the light shafts as they enter the gallery as a structural element which feeds light into the gallery in varying intensities, however as they continue through into the courtyard towards the back of the building the occupant becomes engulfed in the materiality of the courtyard as a growing object. This further develops the mind as as they enter the adventure of going upstairs they start walking through the light shaft. They start off seeing it, then they develop into a growing connection, then they live it. Secondly they provide a logical sequence to guide people through the building.
• The mirrored roof allows for people to experience the larger artworks on a closer arrangement. Through the notion of having a geometrical arrangement of mirrors in a domed ceiling specific areas of an artwork are able to be shown to a viewer.
• The building also allows people to get a unique experience even if they aren't in there. This is achieved through at night the works would glow so the people outside would see the building literally radiating with the emotional power of the artworks themselves. This transforming the building into 'A work of art'.

Link to Previous Projects - Project 3 Art Gallery

The way in which my final design links to my previous studies in the earlier projects and my precedents (E.1027) is that just like this design the spaces in my design are defined through the intensity of light which is allowed to be admitted into the rooms.
Also the clear definition between public and private spaces are defined through the program of the building.
It also continues to have a link through the use of a grid system in the parti of the buildings design.

Some Design Influences:

Below are some images which were used to help influence the ways which light could be transmitted into the building. These were for mainly the ways in which light could be diffused but also create an interesting asthetic quality to the architectonics of the building and also how through raising elements in the buildings above a level such as a roof line an increased intensity of light can be achieved.

Type of Art - Project 3 Art Gallery

Types of Art:
The types of art which will be displayed in this gallery is specific. It is 'GLOW IN THE DARK ART'. An artist which I used as reference for this type of art is Adam Slater. the reason why i chose this kind of art is for a few reasons. The are listed below:

1. It was an unusual art form
2. I thought that it would be an interesting challenge to design a building the needed to be dark yet still visible.
3. It would be a challenge to collaborate all varirty of spaces, dark, semi-dark and bright in the one building in a loggical and inspiring way.
4. It had a prospect of the art transforming the buildings persona while at the same time the building emulating the qualities of the artwork. (i.e. The building too would change with the varying light levels and take on new appearence as demonstrated by the works below.)

Design Solutions In Progress - Project 3 Art Gallery

Collection of Designs In Process:

Below is a collection of processes and ideas which were evolving aspects and elements of the design which were used in the final.

As seen from these drawings and written notes the idea of lighting the interiors has played a very influencial role in the way in which spaces are formed. The light shaft which is clearly seen in all my developments was used as a logical design tool for the site to enable a variety of lighting which is needed.

The reason as to why the lighting shaft became such an important element in this building was that through the incorporation of the shaft with another material such as 'mesh' a diffused light could be controlled and arranged to enhance the architect tonics of the design.

The progression of arrangements which is seen in the spaces and the interior elements and the courtyard has changed dramatically from the early concepts right through until the final project design. It is important to note that the arrangement of the interior spaces and to some extent the exterior alters the ways in which occupants interact with the artworks and the space and can affect the impression that the building has in conjunction with its architectonics.

The design also took on a fairly rectilinear arrangement for easy arrnagment of works and circulation through the cuilding in a logical sense. The light shafts assist in this mannor of directing the person through the forms of the building.