18.03.19
Introduction to project 2
In todays class we were introduced to our new project ‘Site Mapping’. This is a continuation on from our previous project where we explored different threshold moments in relation the concept of Sleep/Wake.
St Paul St Gallery 3 is the location of our final presentation. This is located in the WB building on Wellesley St. The Gallery is located in close proximity to Albert Park.
Our first task is map the key thresholds of the gallery site based on our experience of entering and exiting the space.
In the second half of the class we went fro a walk around Albert park exploring the different areas and what it had to offer. Along the way we were told to do a series of quick sketches to help us better understand the way in which it was designed and to help us explore the different threshold moments.
From Albert Park, we made our way towards the gallery space, again thinking about the threshold moments. The building has quite a grand feeling to it, central entrance way with pillars and columns. The actual entrance is raised up from the street level requiring steps to reach it.
Once inside I felt this overwhelming feeling of claustrophobia. The space was dark and cold, dimly lit with a slight echo. In contrast where we had just been (Albert Park) an open space filled with light and life, the gallery space was the complete opposite. Almost like a different world. It’s hard to believe that such different spaces can exist in such close proximity to one another.
Below are several of the drawings I did while out on our walk…
After this class I went away and did some Quantitative and Qualitative research based on Albert park and the Gallery Space. The purpose of finding our this information is help me to better understand the site on both a social, cultural, sensorial and emotional level and also a more measured and factual level.
Our final presentation needs to include:
- A1 site drawing / map showing the key thresholds of the gallery site and your experience entering and exiting the gallery space.
- Floor plans (1:50) showing all levels of your proposal: its key features and how it’s put together in relation to the existing building.
- A section through your proposal (1:50), showing vertical relationships and assembly in relation to the existing building.
- A scale model (1:50) of your SLEEP / WAKE SITE MAPPING: THRESHOLD design.
- Regular blog entries which record your design process and decision making
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