Thursday, 24 March 2011

Case Study 02_The Edge

Through the exploration of the German Pavilion in Montréal, the intention was to take the same principles of a specific detail and further develop it.

German Pavilion at Expo '67 by Frei Otto

The highlight we wanted to contrast is the how the detail is designed in a sense to allow the gaps/variations of two Perspex coming together whether exploring the whole edge or parts of it.

With furthering on and looking into the bend plating the effect it has on viewers not only creates a different added curve effect it also allows people to see the added simplicity of a basic framing and transforming it into a different approach.

The 3-Dimensional concept with the Perspex has allowed the potential of this pavilion to have a continous effect of layering. With the added help of the extra long bolts a clear effect of the Perspex to naturally float between the spaces. On the other hand it also creates a complete glass frameless illusion, with the added support of the small bolts, viewers would have to concentrate to really speculate the fine detail taken place.

Other effects this proto-type creates as well is the added detail of having the the Perspex to layer over each other and form a refraction development when positioned in natural day light in the outdoor environment.




Case Study 01_Opacity


The original concept we chose to incorporate was inspired by the temporary entrance into the Chateau de Versailles, which acts as a funnel to regulate crowd activity.  It's small tail and large throat openly engage with the exterior environment while the facade itself offers glimpses to the passer by through its slat-screen adoption.

The materials in this case-study consist of a concrete slab and footings, rubber floor matting, painted steel portal frame, laminated glass for wall and ceiling internal lining, 12mm plywood board slatted. Each glass pane and portal frame is unique and necessary to give the required effect and finish. 

Vesailles Pavilion by Explorations Architecture

Structurally it is quite simple which allows for great adaptation.  The structural timber element of the pavilion was replicated as a starting detail with experimentation in  material, angle and colour added through subsequent iterations