IN completing my first draft model and then going to the lecture "strongly recommended" by Russell, I decided my model was completely inadequate and set about realising a new, stronger design which would better cater to both clients.

This involved the use of minimal views of the exterior world so as to not dilute the viewing experience of customers, as well as providing adequate lighting for the workshop and workspaces.

THE customer enters via a small doorway, traversing a darker passageway before it expands out into the large foyer area, naturally lit from above. The viewer then circumnavigates the depressed Hazan work area, and enters the display space on the far side of the room following paths lit by long lines of sunlight that penetrate into the building.

I have chosen to use compacted earth for the walls of the 'star', creating a contrast between the mechanical and machined nature of the product and its display space.

(I've later realised there are no section cuts used in my animations, but I think that would dull the experience and wonder of these clips I've chosen)

36 MATERIALS

    (SORRY, WROTE "ABOVE" TWICE)

Looking at a cuboid design for my stairs, referencing the Giants Causeway in Ireland for the irregular stepped design. I also looked at truss stairs based off a slanted design I posted earlier.

18 SECTIONS

Sections 1&2, The upper and lower areas show little to no connection, and the datum is essentially nonexistent

Sections 3&4, After viewing examples from previous students of this course, the section cuts start taking a more complete form

Sections 5&6, Started experimenting with organic and more unconventional shapes

Section 7

Sections 8&9, started using various hatching techniques

Sections 10&11, appropriated an iconic form into the form of the section

Section 12, Edgy design, utilizing more than one link between basement and datum

Section 13, Moved the foyer to the lower areas to change it up a little

Sections 14&15, Felt fairly confident I had the section cut i intended on using already, so these were a little lazier

Sections 16&17, decided I wanted to work with a tessellating stair design

Section 18, a final section cut of my draft model

 Hazan Motorcycles on display on podiums of varying height, allowing each motorcycle to be experienced in a slightly different plane

 Rolex watches on display in concrete formed display cases, with the glass case ending at a comfortable height upon which items can be placed to be observed at close-to eye level

Texture: Oxidized
I've applied this texture to the glass panels that connect the interior and exterior in order to both shield customers and the workshop in the lower sub-level from the 'noise' of the outside world while also allowing a glimpse into the working progress of the fabricators.

Textures: Bubbly, Organic
I've applied my bubbly texture to some areas of concrete to express different finishes in the concrete, as opposed to a consistent polished finish, some areas of concrete can be mixed with retardant and then subsequently embossed into. I've applied my organic texture to the surrounding landscape in the immediate area of the building to represent a loose, gravelly surface which compliments the coarse texture of the concrete outer wall.

https://youtu.be/iFWpE60dZgU
I was unable to work keepvid.com, as recommended by Russell in his week 3 post, so I've decided to just link the original video. The Giant's Causeway in Ireland is the inspiration for my staircase, with its irregular heights and regular tread pattern, it causes pedestrians to slow down, and mind their step as they enter the space. This creates a slow pace for the showroom, in which customers can take their time to observe and purchase.

Precision Industrial; Hazan Motorwerke + Rolex

 

Section Cut, Lower: Hazan Motorwerke, Upper: Rolex

Detail: Underground Atrium into which Sunlight is reflected from a vertical concrete shaft

Heavy Staircase Design; inspiration taken from 007 Goldfinger

Evolution of the heavy staircase design, eventually turned into a lightweight truss staircase, utilizing light coloured wood and a pale palette of material to emphasise the weightlessness in contrast to the heavy material around it.

Clientele

  

Piston, dynamics, industrial
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Precision, opulent, motion
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Icon, excessive, conceal
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