Exp. 2 - Two Architects, two concepts:

Kenzo Tange, concept:
Combinations of primal geometric shapes construct solid buildings inspired by (metabolisms and shapes of) nature, aiming at public needs such as safety - a post war response - and longevity.

Tokyo Olympics Gymnasium

Kazuyo Sejima, concept:

Constructed (negative and positive) space is manipulated to optimise flow of circulation, light, air and of the very building within its surroundings (cultural and physical) context, achieving flexibility and fluidity for better lifestyle.  

Okurayama apartments

Model upload

Since my model couldnt upload to google warehouse even when I tried purging and deleting some materials,
I uploaded it to Dropbox. I hope it works, here follows the link to it:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5nvfgujfdji1931/ARCH1101_2013_Exp1_Mickael_Akkerman.skp

Exp.1 Conclusion

My model of showroom/studio was designed for Shinya Kimura and Antonio Stradivari. I have had a "rookie" hard time with sketchup as well as some of my colleagues. Thus my model is less of computing skills and more about conveying the character of the clients through the integrated use of space/form, materials, texture and light - using (mainly) GLASS, STEAL, BRICKS, WOOD and (less) CONCRETE.. The use of those features are to combine the artists traits of dynamic curves, movement, clarity and a combination of modern and classy. In addition, the design focused on manipulating  the experience the showroom space evokes to its audience, the dimension and disposition of spaces, according to privacy and work needs of each artists.


P.S.: My model has been uploaded to Google Warehouse, nevertheless it would not upload with all its layers on because it exceeded a 10Mb size limit. So less of its being shown.

3 Animations:

Animation videos of my model...

3 Images:

These images show the projection of  textures I created for the final sketchup model.

Projected on a wOOD panel. 

 Projected on a WOODEN counter (centre).

Projected in the (CONCRETE) entrance of the studio.

Early rough model

This is an early sketchup model I did during the week 3 and I missed out on posting then.

This is what my Stone stairs turned into:

This what my Stone stairs became:

Cantilever STEAL plates locked into a thick STONE (of CONCRETE core) wall.

Textures

The complete set of 36 textures. I scanned it with all the last 4 posts. It gives a better quality than than taking a picture of my notebook, nevertheless the Photoshop adjustments did not go so well as far as compensating for the thin paper that shows ink through and the bad consequent  pencil texture.   

Stairs Section

Sections of the two stairs of the showroom. Each one designed for the use of particular client.



Spiral stairs (Stradivari). Showroom to upper studio

Stone stairs (Kimura). Showroom to underground studio

Showroom sketches

These are sketches that originated my current model of Showroom with studios above and bellow

The initial shape, and disposition of rooms has been done in consideration of my clients (Stradivari and Kimura) work and needs.

18 Sections and extra

Here is my 18 sections and some extra I did when I realized I had not understood what the purpose of the exercise was exactly. It can be observed in order top to bottom, the evolution of my concepts.