continuing on from my other post here are some scans
these were some initial ideas for the space layouts. rather symmetrical and uninteresting. and continuing the ideas of the other buildings around the area.
more of the possible space planing for the ground level with some slight variations.
taking in the feedback from Brant about the design possibly being too simple and regular and pointing out that there could be a great connection / flow between Questacon and the old parliament house museum and also with a main through fare through Canberra on the western side of the block. it could be a good idea to incorporate something into the facade. some thing that links to the use of the building.
Beginning to look at how to approach the site in terms of design, I deciced to create a wall on the western side of the side which would act like a spine for the building and the spaces could be moved around if needed. I also began looking at a building from as it need to make a statement. i started with a rectangle that had "sunk" in to the site and expanded from there. This also forms the external wall and creates an interesting focal point for the area.
also expanding on the idea of the wall having a message to put across and also giving an idea of what happens within the building. As the building is a center for climate change an renewable energies i began to think about the ideas that surround it and the global temperature and water level came to mind. so this information would be incorporated into the exterior through lighting that could show what the water level might be if nothing is done to curb climate change or the world temperature if nothing is done. these could alternate and the larger panels could contain text like a billboard.
in the above sketch there was also the idea of a movable crane that could change out the modules when needed. but a portable crane will be able to satisfy the flexibility needed by the modules.
The above sketch is exploring how the levels will work and how the stairs might function. the major elemet will also be the flexible ground floor that can move up and down to create a lecture theater or be an exhibition space for the centers work.
further sketches exploring how the modules might work and also on the right there is a sketch of the plan view of the building and showing movable panels on the external wall that can from shade shelters for those waiting for the tram.
Above are some more sketches of the design along with some possible ideas for the modules also being flexible in the floor area that is provided. and can easily be slotted into place with little fuss
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