PROJECT 3- Built Form and Layout

LAYOUT AND BUILT FORM RESOLUTION. 

One of the key aspects of the design which was found to be in need of resolving, was the built form and layout of the gallery and workshop spaces.

The grouping of service spaces in the central void of the building opened up space and the opportunity to stretch the workshop space over a number of levels. 

These developments of the two key spaces are shown and explained below. 

Gallery layout

The diagram above shows the new form of the gallery space. Additions such as the elevator on the top left and the various small pod like exhibition spaces provide a different feel to the space and alter the flow through the gallery. The diagram also shows the possibility for the space to flow down from the first floor to the ground level, resulting in a large space and floor to ceiling window that will capture views of the city. These step downs can be used as informal seating, and the public would be welcome to perch on the steps and admire the view. 

Possible "infill"

The yellow dots indicate "podiums" or similar infill solutions that will display items. As the nature of the gallery is very vague, a nu,ber of different sized display spaces have been produced. Wall hanging spaces for artwork, larger podiums for bigger objects and smaller podiums for objects not requiring a large display area. The infill solution needs refining in terms of its form and materiality. 

Circulation

The circulation diagram shows how the new layout forces users to visit and travel through the entire gallery space. In previous iterations this was not always obvious. 

A similar study was carried out for the workshop space. 

Workshop space

The workshop space is located on the ground floor and has a strong connection to the public spaces around the building. Access would be via the public walkway that connects the parkland and riverfront deck spaces or via the gallery space and the sculptural staircase that is the focal point of the void. The workshop space needs to provide an environment that is adequately designed and effective as a teaching space. The manipulation of the built form allowed the loading dock and overflow spaces to be relocated a screening device will provide a sense on enclosure and security. 

Possible infill and openings

 A rough infill solution is pictured above. This solution utilities a raised teaching area, that flows outside the building envelope. This will allow the deck space to be used as additional teaching space, or as an outdoor classroom for activities that may not be suited to the interior. Workstations are focused towards the teaching area and follow the curve of the building. The image also shows the implementation of "operable" walls. These are walls that can be opened and closed and are not fixed in any one position. This will allow ventilation and light into the building, provide views out, connect the workshop and public space and also provide the potential to blackout the workshop if required. 

Circulation

The circulation diagram provides an indication of how people may use and flow through the space. This is not as integral as the circulation of the gallery, however, it was still useful to explore.