THE ARCHITECTURE - PROJECT 2 SUBMISSION

Here is the final model of my Light Rail station which has been developed over these past few weeks.
Note: The upper level is for arrivals from Central station and the lower level is departure for Central station. This allows for more effective travelling to and from uni: People arriving conveniently walk down stairs and people lining up to head home have adequate space around the Roundhouse to wait.

A FEW LUMION RENDERS:
1. 'Social Connectivity: Architecture as a Stage' - Studio Gang

  

A 'stage' like atmosphere is created from the curved element covering over the main platform of which is reminiscent of Studio Gang's architectural style. Their architecture is often perceived as being awe inspiring and follows curved geometries.

2. 'Repetition of Geometry' - Mies Van Der Rohe

The facades of the upper platform follow a style inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe's Farnsworth House. The repetition of metal supports encasing glass reflects the simple yet effective approach employed in his architecture. "Less is more!"

3. 'Light'

The 'light' texture from the 'Materiality' series (refer to post on 36 Textures) was used on the main curving shade. This is used to emphasise both an 'airy' feeling to the structure and to reflect the vast development of Technology as seemingly impossible structures begin to enter reality.

4. 'Medium'

The 'medium' texture from the 'Simplicity Through Form and Shape' series was used as the main connecting path from the station to the Roundhouse path (to the left).

5. 'Shadow'

The darkest texture of the 'Materiality' series was used for the main core/structural element of the light rail station. It creates a heavy contrast to the lighter elements (meaning both physically and aesthetically light).


Below are a few bonus scenes from my Lumion file!

Technology is becoming an increasingly popular medium for the interaction between people and information. Transportation, materiality and construction approaches are also, in a broad sense, technologies. It is important to recognise that these overlooked aspects of our built environment are all derived from technological development.

SKETCHUP LINK:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1M_8wrqgtrRlaxyIS6JkULJyvW_HBJ-T4
LUMION LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/119EqpaOhkZX0TCSlgFJfX_IJQm1xrIN2/view?usp=sharing