CONCEPTUAL DESIGN :: HIVE EXPERIMENTATION


Taking inspiration from the hive concept, I decided to play around with a somewhat deformed hive pattern on the site. I like the assortment of larger and smaller hexagons... I think they make quite an interesting floor plate design.

I then followed through with this even further; allocating the larger hexagons as possible locations for distributed pavilions (coloured in yellow/orange... which hasn't shown up too well), creating a path flowing through the mall. The left over spaces (coloured in grey) could be used as open areas... This is just a random scribble / conceptual idea for now... but I quite like where this is heading.

NODES ACROSS AUSTRALIA?

I am quite happy with where my design is heading in regards to the Federation Mall aspect, but I feel the design needs to somehow link to other parts of Australia. In Project 1, my group and I discussed the possibility of different nodes across Australia (located on the map below), each with a different 'Agent of Parliament' (also below), acting in a hive mentality.

I think I want to take this idea somewhat further / slightly altered, and create a mobile design for small interaction nodes that can be shipped (well, via train actually) across Australia to various areas. These nodes would be able to be installed for short periods of time, and can link as an information / communication hub that connects to the Federation Mall (which would act as the epicentre / hub).

I think this could be a pretty interesting way to gather feedback, information, opinions from other areas of the country.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT :: DISTRIBUTION


Below is a sketch I did a few days ago when developing the concept behind my design. It roughly shows how various 'nodes' can be placed across the site, with connections down the slope (integrating the aspect of the hill and wall). I think some of the notes on this describe my thought process at this point in time quite well. 

3D MODEL


So I have been working on getting a SketchUp model going for the parliamentary triangle area, so I have it ready to add my design in to a little later on.
I've used the 2D site line drawing to create a few site plans, just for sketching and design purposes... here's how they look at the moment.

Click on images for larger versions.

Just thought I'd upload these so Cameron knows I have actually been doing something!

EXEMPLARS (CONTINUED)


I decided a few weeks ago that I would definitely implement the 'hive' concept my group and I came up with in the first assignment. Due to this, and the way my pavilion research started to head towards some geometric designs, I've done some exemplar research into design inspired by the idea of 'the hive'.

Surface Deep Garden / asensio_mah

http://www.archdaily.com/152213/surface-deep-garden-asensio_mah/#more-152213

Inspirational Aspects: Although this is just a simple garden wall, I think it is amazing! The detail and way it folds into itself is beautiful. I like the layering of the structural material and the green elements inside. 

ZA11 Pavilion / Dimitrie Stefanescu, Patrick Bedarf, Bogdan Hambasan

http://www.archdaily.com/147948/za11-pavilion-dimitrie-stefanescu-patrick-bedarf-bogdan-hambasan/#more-147948

Hexigloo Pavilion / Tudor Cosmatu, Irina Bogdan, Andrei Raducanu

http://www.archdaily.com/146764/hexigloo-pavilion-tudor-cosmatu-irina-bogdan-andrei-radacanu/#more-146764

Inspirational Aspects: An interactive hive!

http://www.dexigner.com/news/20849

Inspirational Aspects: An interesting and beautiful use of hive as ornamentation, integrated with spaces. Amazing.

http://www.inarchitecturesite.com/hive-side-table

Inspirational Aspects: Although this is just a side table, I can really see this being implemented as some crazy kind of pavilion.

http://www.vizeer.com/library-alveolar-lava-the-unique-hive-library-concept-completed-with-the-varying-led-light-in-each-cells/

Inspirational Aspects: Awesome bookcase design!

http://www.arch-cs.com/2011/03/hive-bookcase-furniture-raised-your-reading-passion/

http://gizmodo.com/5031877/honeycomb-skyscraper-has-no-internal-structure-attracts-giant-killer-wasps

http://www.dezeen.com/2009/05/20/3d2real-by-ilek-students/

Inspirational Aspects: An example of the structure within the hive... the shapes are beautiful.

http://inhabitat.com/waxing-architectural-on-columbias-orquideorama/

http://architechnophilia.blogspot.com/2006/02/i-was-snooping-around-we-make-money.html

http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/urban-tower-seen-as-a-park-within-the-sky/

http://www.designofhouse.com/tags/japanese-architecture/

Inspirational Aspects: The roof plate and interior even incorporates this concept!

http://webecoist.com/2009/09/28/futuristic-eco-housing-visionary-green-public-space-ideas/?ref=search

http://blog.2modern.com/2009/10/un-memorial-site.html

Inspirational Aspects: This design always inspires me. The stepping up nature of open spaces, and the design of the area around the site... amazing!

EXEMPLARS (CONTINUED)


As seen in my last post, I had focused more so on public buildings for integration and spacial information... I found myself looking more into pavilion design (as I think I see this is where my design is heading - an assortment of pavilions). Below are a few inspirational designs...

Gazebo for TV Show / za bor Architects

http://www.archdaily.com/173539/gazebo-for-tv-show-za-bor-architects/#more-173539

Inspirational Aspects: Although it's quite small, this is quite an interesting use of space and shade cover. 

Forest Pavilion / nArchitects

http://www.archdaily.com/165393/forest-pavilion-narchitects/#more-165393

Inspirational Aspects: Fantastic use of shape and light.

Riverside Park Pavilion / Touloukian Touloukian Inc.

http://www.archdaily.com/151156/riverside-park-pavilion-touloukian-touloukian-inc/

Inspirational Aspects: A more traditional pavilion design... I like the integration of open pavilion space with closed pavilion space.

[AC-CA] Architectural Competition – [LONDON] Olympic Games Information Pavilion Winning Entries

http://www.archdaily.com/153633/ac-ca-architectural-competition-london-olympic-games-information-pavilion-winning-entries/#more-153633

Inspirational Aspects: The three images below show a few different entries into the competition... I like the integration of covered and open public space, and how some of the designs almost frame the building behind.

The Canopy: Student Pavilion Erasmus University / NEXT Architects + MASS Studies

http://www.archdaily.com/152699/the-canopy-student-pavilion-erasmus-university-next-architects-mass-studies/#more-152699

Inspirational Aspects: A larger canopy / pavilion design, but a great "open" exhibition like space. Lovely section too.

Origami / Bélanger Beauchemin Morency, Architectes & Urbaniste

http://www.archdaily.com/130563/origami-belanger-beauchemin-morency-architectes-urbaniste/#more-130563

Inspirational Aspects: Somewhat larger than the other designs. I love the pavilions that surround and rise out of the ground... and the integration with the surrounding space.

INFORSTRUCTURE / MANIFESTO

http://www.archdaily.com/123411/inforstructure-manifesto/#more-123411

Inspirational Aspects: This design plays around with visibility of the structure quite a lot, which I find interesting. Also an interesting kind of 'folding' shape design.

Olympic Sculpture Park / Weiss Manfredi

http://www.archdaily.com/101836/olympic-sculpture-park-weissmanfredi/

Inspirational Aspects: This design shows an interesting stepping down effect on public space... I like the integration of spaces into these different 'steps'. 

Stratford Station Olympic Kiosk Competition proposal / LGT Office

http://www.archdaily.com/80988/stratford-station-olympic-kiosk-competition-proposal-lgt-office/#more-80988

Inspirational Aspects: The different spaces here link in interesting ways. I like the thought the designers have put into how each different type of space should be designed / used.

Beijing Core Area Plan / Brininstool, Kerwin, + Lynch

http://www.archdaily.com/157673/beijing-core-area-plan-brininstool-kerwin-lynch/#more-157673

Inspirational Aspects: More of a public space design, I like the strong allocation of paths, but with the ability to stray still available. Interesting design of 'off the path' spaces also.

Auditorium and Cultural Facilities Competition winner / SOMOS Arquitectos

http://www.archdaily.com/144004/auditorium-and-cultural-facilities-competition-winner-somos-arquitectos/#more-144004

Inspirational Aspects: I am a fan of the different emerging areas, with viewpoints up to various views. I like the way this design almost grows out of the ground.

Artist’s Colony Market / Atelier Architects

http://www.archdaily.com/97149/artists-colony-market-atelier-architects/#more-97149

Inspirational Aspects: More of a geometric design inspiration, this structure really adds something between the existing structures. I like the design in this roof like structure. The floor plate design is also quite inspiring, in a hive like way.

Jade Bamboo Culture Plaza / Urbanus

http://www.archdaily.com/53963/jade-bamboo-culture-plaza-urbanus/#more-53963

Inspirational Aspects: This public plaza design is quite interesting with the different geometric areas. The pavilion that runs down the side is also quite aesthetically pleasing, and almost hidden. 

Public Spaces for Events Forum de Negocios / Francisco J. dl Corral & Federico Wulff

http://plusmood.com/2009/09/public-space-for-events-forum-de-negocios-francisco-j-del-corral-federico-wulff/

Inspirational Aspects: This 'public space for events forum' design uses the slope of the site to create different vantage points and areas for gathering. The spaces integrated into these hills are almost invisible, but create a sense of mystery.