Architecture Design DAB 810: Wk 09 - Lecture Reflection & types of Events supported by the Space

This lecture gave me some ideas about the arrangement of spaces in my design which I illustrated using sketches (see below). I think the below points make me aware of some important issues which I need to take into consideration when I am designing.

Making and Using

Learning and Taking Action

Selling and Buying

Presenting and Watching

Sharing and Collaborating

Number of people

Space

Facility

Logistics

Combined sketch

The below sketch shows the progression of my design, from preliminary spatial organisation, through to final 3D concept design. The void at the center of the design allows for sunlight during the morning and evening to pass through to the courtyard. The terraced residential balconies allow for a comfortable amount of light to shine over the residential part of the building.

Food Court

Auditorium

The auditorium, toward the top of the slope, curtails to follow the ridge. this is to reduce the amount of cut into the side of the hill. The auditorium is also able to accommodate local market activities and doubles as a green space for the public.

Physical Facebook & Gift Wall

This indoor 'socialing area' consists of a facebook 'wall' which is made of digital panels that displays individuals profiles for all to see. This would help develop a sense of belonging for those residents who frequently shop at the shopping center in the complex, and help draw people away from 'digital socializing' and bring them back into a comfortable public area. The Gift wall is a place for local artists to display their art and showcase their ideas to the public.