WEEK 3 - DEVELOPED LIGHT RAIL STOP

"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light" - Louis Kahn

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"Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces" - Balkrishna Doshi

A smart architect would make sure there is an interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. This is seen through the relationship in the strong light rail stop which is positioned face on, while the curvilinear form in contrast is positioned sideways, thus allowing us to turn in order to get the complete phenomenal idea.

The light rail stop shows very strong geometric forms. However, throughout these geometric forms, we can see the interrelationship they have with light, like through the sliced wall in the middle, thus conveying that strong geometric forms can allow a lot of light to pass through by using space wisely.

The fountain gives a playful addition to the boring wait for the train and the arch-like design for the benches allow a person to experience nature completely as it allows light through all directions, thus giving people that are waiting for the train something pleasant to experience.

Sketchup File:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/f67b5ef2-9a5e-45bf-ba39-8ad701bfabaa/Light-Rail-Stop-at-UNSW

Lumion File:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/grwxmn5kd1tc3pf/SallyAlSaffar_z5162009_LightRailStop.ls8s?dl=0

WEEK 3 - CUSTOM TEXTURES

Textures used in model:

Dark texture- Used on the main light rail tunnel


Medium texture- Used on the stairs going up towards the light rail tunnel


Medium texture- Used on the railway tracks


Light to Medium texture- Used on the fountain


Light texture- Used on the curvilinear surface and some benches

WEEK 2 - DEVELOPED PARALLEL PROJECTION

"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light" - Louis Kahn

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"Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces" - Balkrishna Doshi

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WEEK 2 - PARALLEL PROJECTIONS

"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light" - Louis Kahn

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"Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces" - Balkrishna Doshi

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"All matter is made up of light, and matter casts shadows, and the light and shadows make a space." - Louis Kahn

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"Relates his architecture to the history of his home country of India. Brutalist form relates to the skilled craftsmen of his culture" - Balkrishna Doshi

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"Drawing in natural light through forms which in turn diffuses light and creates ambiance" - Balkrishna Doshi

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"The materiality and method of assembly of the building should be clear to anyone who sees it, this creates a grander sense of weight and presence" - Louis Kahn

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WEEK 1 - DEVELOPED AXONOMETRIC

"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light" - Louis Kahn

WEEK 1 - 12 AXONOMETRICS

"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light" - Louis Kahn

"Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces" - Balkrishna Doshi

"Relates his architecture to the history of his home country of India. Brutalist form relates to the skilled craftsmen of his culture" - Balkrishna Doshi

"The materiality and method of assembly of the building should be clear to anyone who sees it, this creates a grander sense of weight and presence" - Louis Kahn

"All matter is made up of light, and matter casts shadows, and the light and shadows make a space." - Louis Kahn

"Drawing in natural light through forms which in turn diffuses light and creates ambiance" - Balkrishna Doshi

EXP 2 Introduction: Concepts

The list of concepts relating to the two chosen architects, Louis Kahn and Balkrishna Doshi, as brainstormed by the class:

Dead: Louis Kahn

• He establishes a hierarchy of spatial organisation in that primary spaces are often centralised, whereas secondary spaces are placed on the fringes

• Focussing on functionality whilst giving life to architecture 

• The materiality and method of assembly of the building should be clear to anyone who sees it, this creates a grander sense of weight and presence 

• Form did not necessarily follow the function

• "Each space should have its own shape and form" 

• He juxtaposes both materials and geometry, using not only conventional materials like concrete, but also using timber in unexpected ways 

• "All matter is made up of light, and matter casts shadows, and the light and shadows make a space." 

• There is a relationship between servant and served spaces, whereby servant spaces like stairways and corridors facilitate the function of the served living spaces

• Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences its relationship to light

Living: Balkrishna Doshi

• Interrelationship between indoor and outdoor spaces 
• Drawing in natural light through forms which in turn diffuses light and creates ambiance 
• Traditionally geometric shapes are made to look new through materiality 
• Brutalism and ruggedness of raw materials such as brick and concrete
• "Landscape is the primary architectural mediator, the ground and building are in separable." 
• Relates his architecture to the history of his home country of India. Brutalist form relates to the skilled craftsmen of his culture 
• Flexible rather than rigid approach to the structure 
• Responding to the tropical climate of the site
• The use of columns to define a space 
• The Buddhist caves of Ajamta and Ellora inspired Doshi to design the interior with circles and ellipses
• The architecture features overlapping layers and transitional areas which encourages fluid and adaptable living conditions, customary in Indian tradition