Week 10: Work

At this stage and for the recent presentation i used the roof structure seen above. It is very simple and i believe it is extremely important to utilise as many opportunities that may be available. Therefore i have started to explore a roof that will be to be accessed, will have paths and spaces for people to escape to the outdoors and that will maximise the sunlight for natural lighting rather than artificial.

As you can see above, I have firstly made the roof flat. From here I will explore path options on the roof, best places for 'spaces' to be and the shape of the roof.

The image above shows the paths that i have created for this space. Whilst it is not possible to see in this picture the path on the right of the roof has been lifted higher to separate the spaces and give different options to the patients. From this point i will look to shape the roof between and around the paths to separate areas and provide private areas for the patients to use.

Week 9: After Class Feedback

After seeing the other people in my classes presentations, it gave me some influences that may help in answering the topics i wish to delve into further for my assignment. The topics I wish to look into further in my assignment are:

• The correct use of materials to create the most efficient hospital in terms of ventilation, light, aesthetics etc
• Understand the structural side of buildings more to create a building with an attractive structural form that can be used aesthetically as well as functionally sound.
• Exploring Vegetative ways to create an external environment which incorporates nature and allows for user interaction with the natural world

MATERIALS

The materials I plan to used mainly are various types of timber, glass and steel. Mixing thee three together I hope to create a building and spaces that are unique and provide the best possible environment for the patients. Some ideas I want to look into more:

I am using this photo because I like, and would like to use the idea of the windows. Obviously being in a building high on a bridge, with lots of wind, lots of direct sunlight and patients inside, it is not a good idea to use glass as the main wall structure. I would like to use unusual shapes for the windows because I want those inside to enjoy the best view, to create unique spaces and to naturally light the space during the day.

This building gives another example of a unique windows layout and design. I would like to incorporate this type and the type above to create a new unique window type that will suit my building the best.

STRUCTURE

This building shows the capabilities of a cantilever structure for a house, whilst being able to create a unique and aesthetically pleasant design.

Another cantilever type construction which is unique and provides good structural support. Obviously in my design I shall have to use a cantilever structure type such as this, but it will have to be more advanced to hold the weight of the building and use the existing structure of the bridge.

This shows the underside of the steel used for the cantilever structure. In my design I will also have to use this sort of method, but it will no doubt be a more complex system to hold a bigger building off a bridge rather than off the ground.

Another example of a cantilever structure. As visible in this example the size and strength of the supports can mean an immense amount of weight is able to be held up, with the correct use of materials.

VEGETATION

This photo shows an example of the type of environment I would like to incorporate with my building. I would like to further explore creating a green environment on top as a means of ventilation and aesthetic delight, as well as maybe a space to be within for the patients. I would also like to be able to create green spaces between existing rooms in voids for the patients to enjoy as well.

This photos gives another example of a rooftop garden. Whilst it is becoming common practice over in the states, it is a practice that has not been accepted in Brisbane yet. This could be due to the fact that we are still able to have green spaces within the city and around the city, whereas they are in desperate need, And need to create spaces to turn into green spaces.I would like to look further into these ideas to create a new way of providing green space in my building for the patients and medical staff.

To Present: Week 9

Week 9: Work

Perspective of the building from the North

Perspective of the building from the North West

Positioning of the building in regards to the class