Draft Lumion Environments
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| Entire scheme sitting within its urban surroundings (lower UNSW Kensington campus) |
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| Main entrance to learning complex |
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| This shows the interior view of the lecture theatre, which is tiered and based in a large dome. |
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| This interior view of the central hive demonstrates the ways the shadows cast across the floor of the building |
Lumion Environment
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| The shape of the three main buildings are based off the shapes of beehives. Their forms aim to depict one or a combination of the three main shapes identified; domes, hexagons, and tiered layers. |
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| The hexagon motif also influenced the interior spaces. This building (which contains 8 tutorial rooms, bathrooms, a cafe and a chill zone) is based entirely around the 6 edges of a hexagon. Each edge has a different function with the middle being left for human interaction |
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| The idea of spaces being cellular stemmed from the initial investigation into beehives and the observation of how the honeycomb cells sit within one another. This idea was carried into the design with the lecture theatre sitting within the larger dome. |
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| This picture shows 2 applications of the movement textures. Here they are used to encourage energy and vibrancy in an attempt to promote positive social interaction. [Another application can be seen in the entrance to this building. The colour scheme depicted in this still is constant throughout the design and is intended to reflect the bright colours of the flowers that bees pollinate. In addition, the bright colours add vitality to the spaces. |
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| The social behaviours of the bees that live within beehives also inspired the design. The learning and study spaces are interspersed with areas designed to encourage positive social interaction, providing a space other than a desk to stop and sit.
MOVING ELEMENTS
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| The first moving element is the rotating wall/roof element. In response to the developed theory asking for a series of "clustered spaces", The Hive is constructed from the amalgamation of 3 main buildings through the use of open bridges. While this responds directly to the key ideas, it provides complications in certain weather/pollution events. By installing a rotating wall/roof, the bridge can be open on warm dry days, and closed on rainy or heavily polluted days. The incorporation of elements of nature is also crucial in the design as it responds to the statement about bees' nature and behaviour. In the above image, the system is modelling the wall day, where the sides are down, exposing the students to the warm sun. |
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| Schematic Diagram showing how the wall/roof rotation system works |
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| Private study room for 1-2 people |
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| Wall can recede, creating a larger space which can be used by 5 or 5 students. It is a good space for collaboration and group work. This relates directly to the idea of increased social interaction and collaboration. It also increases the versatility of the spaces.
Link to SketchUp file and Lumion Folder
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pz61696e5ow97av/AACXlMmYYjkklNQYPA27tUCOa?dl=0
Extra
N.B: Hi, I am unsure why, but when i uploaded my sketchup model into Lumion, a lot of the geometry shifted with whole roofs and floors disappearing. I attempted to troubleshoot however could not find any solution. The image captures above have purposely avoided these areas, but I have included the sketchup versions below for completeness. Thanks :)
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| Library |
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| Computer Lab |
