concept study model

From the model with the triangular paper clips, I came up with a concept model that transformed the 2D triangles into 3 dimensional spaces. I let the five main components of the library decide the five triangular spaces I used for my model.

 

My inspiration for designing my building project was Libeskind.

Collages and Models

For this assignment, I had to make 3 collages that showed my site impression of the Manhattan site, the word 'connection' and the program of my building type. For each collage, I created 3 models that represented the collage.



This collage shows my site impression of the Manhattan site when I went to visit it. The site was a triangular lot and so immediately I thought of triangles and different angles. The lot also had a solid building, followed by an empty and abandoned lot, followed by a solid building. I noticed the site had a neighborly side as well, which is why I have people in my collage.

 Models from Site Impression Collage

The left model represents the different angles the site had and the slope that it sat on. The next model shows all the triangular shapes of the site and near the site, as well as how they are or can be connected to each other. The right model shows the idea of solid and void or how I found the site to be semi abandoned. 

This collage represents the word 'connection.' I showed how tracks connect destinations together, as well as roads and bridges. I also thought of how a the links of a chain are connected and how the internet keeps the world and society connected.

Models from "Connection" Collage

The left model represents railroad tracks. This model is on the literal side, and so I'll be remaking  this model more abstract. The middle model represents the connection of roads, bridges, and chains all connected to each other. The right model represents the internet connection and how different people can be all connected at the same time.

This collage represents the program of my building. I'm doing a modern library that can relate to today's technology and how people are using libraries nowadays. I want to have books in my library program, because I believe that is what makes a library. Also I'll include more computer stations and workspace with outlets that allow people to plug in and use their laptops, tablets,phone or other electronics.

 

Models from "Building Program" Collage

The left model represents the unfolding of books and how it's rapidly transforming  digitally. The middle model represents the digital component of my library like computers and touch screen catalogs, etc. The right model, represents the theater component of my program, but I'm not satisfied with how this model turned out because it's very bland. I'll be remaking this model as well and will be updating this post with my new models.