INDOOR & OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

INDOOR SPACE: TREES AND PLANTS INDOOR EXHIBITION HALL 

There are 3 sketches that represent the idea of Connecting Nature. My implementation is to connect indoor to outdoor using a open facade design and roofing. Now I would like to explain idea number 2 about Transition Space as I think it is more interesting to develop.

The idea is to provide Transition Space between Indoor and Outdoor as a transition between different experience. So, if the occupants walk through the space, he/she will experiencing a changing of space which is from Footprint into Natural. This also represents the idea of Connection to Nature and finally generates curiosity and the answer. I'm using the idea of openings around the building both for Facade and Roofing, and I'm experimenting using 2 different floor surface which is Timber (Artificial Flooring) and the Grass from the outdoor itself.

As you can see the surface between indoor and outdoor seems 'naked' without any physical surface as to let the natural ambience go through the space. The roofing also utilized for vegetation lighting.




OPEN SPACE: OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
Outdoor exhibition hall is one of the main thing for the facility. It is actually the extension from Indoor Exhibition Hall which will present the same exhibits but in the more live and interactive way.

The layout for the space is circular which will generates seemly like number '8' circulation layout. This space has some sort of center for self locating. The inner circle (Live Exhibition) will consists of sub-tropical trees and live animals such as Birds and Insects.

This space is a continuation from Indoor Exhibition Space so basically the experience is actually a bigger picture from the essence of this facility. 

Detailed Brief for 2 Spaces

1.    Indoor Exhibition Hall 2: Trees and Nature Exhibition

Size: 16m x 10m = 160sqm

Contents

·      Exhibition of trees and natural aspects, presented in digital such as pictures, slides, and photos.

·      A façade/openings that designed to connect the inside to outside – building relationship between architecture & environment.

·      Using a sustainable material and less-impact to the environment.

·      Using simple geometry and form, as to keep simple and easier understanding of architectural aesthetic.

2.    Outdoor Exhibition Space: The Plane of All Senses

Size: 25m x 10m = 250sqm

Contents

·      This space is actually an extension from Indoor Exhibition Hall 2

·      Exhibition of trees and natural aspects, presented live and interactive. To  understand, the occupants have to use all senses that he/she had.

·      The open space consists of pathway between the trees and a sitting area where people can relax while enjoying the exhibition.

·      The supporting features are wind breeze, sky view and the sound of surroundings.

·      Even though the facility is already have lunch area (which utilized for social activities), it is not limited to not use this space for socializing between visitors as reflect to core concept (Social and Natural Connection).

Facade Idea

To accommodate the interactive learning and connect inside the space to the outside world - building direct relationship between architecture and nature. I have few references for the facade idea.

1. House in Las Arenas by Javier Artadi

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I am actually the fan of 'Square-ish' design architecture. I believe that taking the essence of basic shape can provide simplicity and easier understanding of architecture. Thus, it is easier to programmed as well.

House de Las Aranas by Architect Javier Artadi can be one reference of what I am thinking for this design. The picture (figure 1) shows the excessive usage of openings as a facade. The openings are put in the front elevation and the roofing. The overall design looks pretty simple (square-ish) but the openings make it more interesting.

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The picture (figure 2) shows the openings that gives a wider view to the surrounding. It makes the space looks more spacious. And, it gives some sort of connection feeling, direct relationship with architecture to the outside world. It seems 'naked' between the interface of inside and outside.

The direct relationship also built by the light that come to the space. As light is the part of natural aspect as well.







2. Hudson Park & Boulevard by MVVA

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Hudson Park & Boulevard by MVVA is actually an Urban Development Competition Entry. The goal is to develop a Urban Context in this case is a park

(figure 3) I like the idea of the gathering space connected with natural aspects such as trees, grass and some other elements. It seems that the social activities on the space is supported by the natural feeling created by the surrounding.

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(figure 4) it shows that people do lots of activities and shows the diversity of ages, background, gender and background. It is a space for everyone and where can everyone socialize with others.





references:
Victoria King. 2012. "House in Las Arenas / Javier Artadi" Accessed May 15, 2012. http://www.archdaily.com/233912/house-in-las-arenas-javier-artadi/

Hilal, Al. 2008. "Hudson Park and Boulevard by MVVA" Accessed May 15, 2012. http://www.architecturelist.com/2008/12/19/hudson-park-and-boulevard-by-mvva/

HSW Design Proposal: New Massing

For Project 2, the layout of the spaces are separated and connected by pathway. So, it is some sort of individual spaces. From the given result, the idea is not really representing the 'CONTAINER OF CONNECTION' and I might have to produce other alternatives which more representing the idea.

The result from re-think and re-considering between the idea's meaning and the metaphor is an understanding that Container is something that dense and enclosed between each other. Thus, Container is a massive thing that contains lots of things PUT TOGETHER, which from my core concept are Connection to Social, Nature and Sustainability.

Well, it is not supposed to sit as individual space.

2D EXPLANATION

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A some changes of placement, I made it more enclosed between each other. The pathway and open spaces are taken out first because it can be considered later.

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My idea is to make the Indoor Exhibition Hall 1 facing the river, Indoor Exhibition Hall 2 facing the parkland and Indoor Presentation Space should get the view of parkland and cliff (as they represents the Nature). Thus, to maintain the dense between spaces I reckon to keep the spaces connected symmetrically.

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The spaces still connected around the edges. So, to make it more enclosed, I moved the Indoor Presentation Space & Indoor Exhibition Hall 1 a bit closer so now it's connected around the surface.

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I try to experiment with pushing the Indoor Exhibition Hall 2 so it will intersect with Indoor Presentation Space & Indoor Exhibition Hall 1. To comply with the volume of the space, I moved the volume of the 'lost' space as much as the intersection itself. Special for Indoor Presentation Space, I move the whole 1st Story just to make it a bit different.

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After that, I put the Open Spaces and Pathway to see if it's fit with the site and facility. The Entry location is still the same as before because I want to create the experience of 'walking with nature' before entering my facility. 

3D EXPLANATION

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The Lunch Area will be located around pathway (YELLOW COLOR) as the place for socializing around the facility and the site. This lunch area is also the idea of SOCIAL CONNECTION, where people can gather and form a social community.

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The Outdoor Exhibition Area is actually an extension from the indoor. So the people are continuing from digital exhibition into real exhibition.

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I propose that the building should have opening in order to connect the outside world to the inside. My imagination reckon the usage of large opening between the interface of the building and outdoor.

WALKING WITH NATURE

My design is intended to connect the occupants (e.g. Children) to connect with the nature. This can be achieved through all senses. The design is designed with some sort of sequences of experience from start to finish. 

At first, children will see the entry plaza, which consists of circular fountain with bamboo tress on it. The sound of water, smell and texture of bamboo can be felt here. I try to stimulates the 'Natural Sensitivity' of the children from the start of my facility, to stimulates their curiosity about nature and to build their thinking about the beauty of nature. After that, the sequence moved to the long pathway before my container of connection which consists of trees, grass, animals, wind breeze and view. This will stimulates their curiosity even more because lots of questions in their head are unanswered yet. Well, just walk through the path and they will find the answer. 

In this stage, they have entered the facility exactly at the Indoor Presentation Space. Here, they will be given an understanding about nature and earth. How beauty and important they are. The explanation wont be boring, because this is actually a movie presentation with interesting cartoon characters and funny narrator.

After formal presentation, they will be given opportunity to explore both of the Indoor Exhibition Halls. They will start to find the answer inside those spaces. Either they want to know about Marine Life, or Trees Characteristics. Thus, they also be able to go to the Outdoor Exhibition Space which will involve their learning interactively with the nature. The spaces also designed to connect with the outside world to accommodate the interactive learning.

After a long hours answering their questions, surely they need rest and lunch. The lunch area is provided also for socializing between students and their parents who accompany them to other students and parents. The social connection will be built here to create more friendly situation to complete the rest of the activity. With the natural aspects around the facility, they will have some sort of calm and peaceful experience while socializing with others.

Historical Play Space is to remind them about the History of Brisbane City. The space itself is facing the cliff which a natural historical aspects of Brisbane. The options could be play a role game of History of Brisbane, drawing competition or other activities that seems fun to be done.

After the sequences of activities done, they will be expected to have answered their curiosity about nature and have their mind connected to the understanding of nature. So they are aimed to be a person who can preserve and keep our natural environment in the future.

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3D Exterior View & Facade Model

Exterior View shows the Story Bridge & Animals

The Plane Of All Sense - Natural Exhibition Space

View from Historical Play Space

View from entrance path

FACADE MODEL - 1:100

MASTERPLAN OF PROJECT 2

The Site Masterplan with space usage and square meters