EXP2 The Space Between: Final submission

2 Concepts:

Libeskind: "An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to act as a catalyst and converge surrounding public spaces"

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Sharoun: "Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces" 

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Resultant electroliquid aggregation: "An iconic architecture is composed of kinks and layers that break open a solid, thus liberating the space to create a public realm that can be shared"

18 Sketch Axonometrics

36 Custom Textures

5 Images:

1. View from the  Liebskind monument's side - Texture applied: Light

The light texture is applied to the central block of the Liebskind monument. The tree-like pattern is used to blend into the surrounding foliage and complement the landscape. The lightness of the texture reflects both natural and artifical light, highlighting the block and works together with the others to create an open space to be shared.

2. View from rocky cliff - Texture applied to Scharoun monument: Medium

The medium texture applied to the Scharoun monument block is rough and jagged, evoking the landform it rests upon - the rocky cliff. The lines are also straight and angular - relating to the electroliquid aggregation - where kinks/layers break open a solid. This certain block is also the opened up walkway, thus is a broken up solid of liberated space.

3. View from meeting place, facing Scharoun monument - Texture applied: Dark

The dark texture is applied to one of the largest (in cross sectional area) blocks and is used to draw responders' attention to the angular geometry of the block, which unlike the others, is not at 90 degrees. This is used to indicate a breaking up of repetition to allow a more liberated space, thus inviting the exchange of ideas and inspiration at the monument.

4. View looking down cliff/mountains

5. View from rocky cliff

Cryengine environment levels folder

Sketchup models of monuments on Google Warehouse: Scharoun monument + Libeskind monument 

18 Sketch Axonometrics

12 Axonometrics:

1. "A process of interlocking connects two different forms, yet the resulting spaces are unpredictable, and the experience can be chaotic."

2. "A harsh collision of axes and linearity emerges into a network of disoriented movement through the internal space."

3. "An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to act as a catalyst and converge surrounding public spaces."

4. "Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces."

5. "The play between mass and void harnesses a harmonious relationship between internal and external spaces."

6. "Simplification of the exterior leads to an appreciation of the interior and the program structure."

6 Parallel Projections:

1. "A process of interlocking connects two different forms, yet the resulting spaces are unpredictable, and the experience can be chaotic." + "The play between mass and void harnesses a harmonious relationship between internal and external spaces." (axos 1+5)

2. "An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to act as a catalyst and converge surrounding public spaces." + "Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces." (axos 3+4)

3. "A harsh collision of axes and linearity emerges into a network of disoriented movement through the internal space." + "Simplification of the exterior leads to an appreciation of the interior and the program structure." (axos 2+6)

Pre-submission thoughts

Environment / The Space Between

I originally wanted a waterfall next to my monument, cascading down the steep and long cliff (just because I thought it would look cool) but later decided against it as it doesn't overall contribute anything to my scheme. My main idea is that my monuments bridge across two differing landforms- one rocky and one a bit more lush with green vegetation, subtly referencing the dead architect (Scharoun) and the living (Libeskind), and providing a common ground/link between the two ('the space between').
This meeting space for students of all architectural backgrounds is suspended over the environment, a link between the two monuments, creating a distinct area for students to gain inspiration and exchange ideas.

Scharoun's monument rests on a rocky ravine, Libeskind's monument sits on the greener side of the mountains.
The meeting space between connects the two and is suspended over the whole environment.

Monument Details

Monument details were created with consideration of the electroliquid aggregation: "An iconic architecture is composed of kinks and layers that break open a solid, thus liberating the space to create a public realm that can be shared". Libeskind's monument contains angular beam supports, providing unusual kinks in the layer of the architecture, as well as being reminiscent of the angular and jutting beams present in Libeskind's Denver Art Museum. A sculptural cube-like block is adorned with angular slices which also reference the exterior facade of Libeskind's Jewish Museum. 

Scharoun's monument contains a non-right angled component, similar to the angled roof of his Berlin Philharmonic, as well as an indication of a 'breaking of repetition', from the usual right-angled/perpendicular components. The main section of the monument has a human-sized cut out, allowing a broken up solid and liberated space.

Both spaces are broken up, with an ample liberation of space, encouraging a great interaction with the public realm. However the monumentality and shear size of the architectures allow the structures to maintain a level of higher order. Nevertheless, they are stil enjoyed by architecture students/the public, and this is exactly what the meeting space between is for. 

 Human view from meeting space of the Libeskind monument

Human view from meeting space of the Scharoun monument

Playing with lights / Architecture at night

The introduction of artificial lights allows us to highlight certain aspects of the architecture. I have chosen to highlight Libeskind's decorative/sliced box, to illuminate these cuts. I've also placed them inside the open box of Scharoun's monument to highlight the liberated interior space of the monument.

36 Custom Textures

36 custom textures exploring the range from light to dark

Some fun updates on EXP2

6 Axonometrics / Architects' concepts:

Daniel Libeskind

1. A process of interlocking connects two different forms, yet the resulting spaces are unpredictable, and the experience can be chaotic.

2. A harsh collision of axes and linearity emerges into a network of disoriented movement through the internal space.

3. An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to acts as a catalyst and converge surrounding public spaces.

Hans Scharoun

4. Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces.

5. The play between mass and void harnesses a harmonious relationship between internal and external spaces. 

6. Simplification of the exterior leads to an appreciation of the interior and the program structure.

First Cryengine environment attempt with axo 3:

3 Parallel Projections:
(opposite angle view drawings to come later...!) 

1. Combined axos 1+5

2. Combined axos 3+4

3. Combined axos 2+6

 Sketchup models of 3 parallel projections:

Chosen parallel projection to develop as monument: Parallel projection no. 2 - combination of axos 3+4, ie. concepts:

"An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to acts as a catalyst and converge surrounding public spaces." 

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"Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces."

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Resulting electroliquid aggregation: "An iconic architecture is composed of kinks and layers that break open a solid, thus liberating the space to create a public realm that can be shared."

Work on environment:

(Thoughts/pics)

Monument in environment:

Thoughts: The monuments need to be captivating and monolithic and cannot be engulfed by the landscape or overshadowed by it. Hence it will be placed over the edge of the mountain, spanning over space, as opposed to sitting further in and being swallowed by the mountains. I want it to be placed at a fairly high altitude above the lake to further contribute to a sense of monumentality and grandeur. The meeting space between will be one of the 10 blocks suspended over the environment, creating an awe-inspiring and creative place for students to exchange ideas and talk all things archi. 

Monuments need to be further developed + custom textures + smaller details etc. and environment refined alongside this development. This will be the focus over the next 24 hours (hahahadhfsajk).