ARCH1201: "Art Gallery," The Model

Constructing the model out of white card and copper-coloured, textured card seemed the best way to convey the architecture as a blank canvas for graffiti art. Every reachable surface (the upper level of the residence pavilion being beyond reach) is paintable. The art borne by these surfaces will have a dynamic character, changing with each new performance and with the layered nature of the art form. White conveys the pure concept, where colour and miniaturized graffiti would have been distracting.

Park Elevation

King Street Elevation

Carpark Elevation

Section (Note the partition doors conceal the office and downstairs toilet. The stairs are partly visible.)

Site Perspective

Pavilion Perspective (Note the light cast in the interior by the large window, and that cast by the light well)

Pavilion Roof (Note performance amphitheater and rear natural amphitheater)

ARCH1201: "Art Gallery," The Drawings

Producing these drawings required the construction of stencils for title blocks, a CAD model and hand renderings. The title blocks give the panels a distinctive, project specific character, given that stencil art is a major feature of displayed work. The presentation is also largely anonymous, with only my student number represented on the first panel.

The next four images are the display panels, with following images being close-ups showing render detailing in Pantone and graphite. Reading the first panel gives detailed insight into the scheme.

ARCH1201: "Art Gallery," The Process #2

This sketch model allowed me to see, feel and hear the relationship between the residence, blade walls and topography. It also informed material choices, with copper or cor-ten seeming most appropriate given the distinctive roof line of the residence.

ARCH1201: "Art Gallery," The Process #1

Early in the design process, the focus was on creating a strong architectural form that controlled an open, free flowing site. The scheme began as a balance between controllable and free movement and sight; as well as between built and 'unbuilt' architecture.