Week 11

I first wanted to create my building form, and I attempted to do this in sketch up so I could see how it came together as a whole, before I started putting my particular spaces inside. This was a great way to start and SEE what I could do with the form of a building and how I could make it unique to any other. Otherwise I have the typical problem of starting off with a boring box building. After I was happy with my form, I was able to draw out my collection of systems, referring to my diagrams. I was now able to see how the circulation of the building worked - the most important part.

Sketch up forms:

I was able to see the connections/disconnections of the movement too and from my space to others, and throughout my own space. I encountered a few design problems, but was able to work them out by putting myself in the visitors or locals shoes from Pomona. I asked myself some questions, ‘where would I want to go next?’ ‘And why?’ This helped heaps, printing out plans and drawing over them - imaging as if I was walking through the space myself. I considered it for the disabled as well, they are still able to experience the space as well, with no stairs accessing the space.

Some changes made to the form - Week 13

After thinking about the spaces of each building I went on to have a look at the aesthetics of it. I want it to be a mixture of modern, but with a little bit of nature/wood areas to not take away from Pomona’s history. I have a couple of glass facade’s (Which I have drawn details of) that will bring in a lot of sunlight, but I have managers this with a larger edge to the roof and double glazed glass to refrain from too much sunlight. Along the concrete walls, I have timber framing to give it a ‘rustic’ natural look. These add character to my building form. See these in section renders.