LCA-UT3

This is a screenshot from UT3 of an addition to a client's house by LCA.

Abstract-X injuries

Experiment one dealt with the interpretation of two keywords, 'pain' and 'Architecture'. Through skateboarding I pushed the idea of "pain as a partner of pleasure"1 and Architecture as "a profession driven highly by the organization of spaces and the activities they embody".
'Redefining spaces' through skateboarding is only possible through the imagination and experience of the skater, as this will determine how the Architecture is seen through their eyes.
1.http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/04/architecture-pain.html

Certain forms and geometry attract skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMX riders based on their experience and imagination. A ramp to most people is perceived as a safe way to navigate levels, yet to extreme sports people it’s a way to project yourself into the air. The play between these two opposites of what is considered safe and unsafe will depend on personal experience and perceived knowledge of certain forms and geometric compositions.

http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/06/circulation.html


The idea of designing spaces that can be interpreted on different levels, developed from the initial concept of.'Redefining spaces' that evolved into a preliminary model for the Hospital program, developing Architecture that incorporates different functions for different uses therefore for a range of sporting backgrounds and their associated cultures. To achieve this concept the characteristics and activities of the users must be substantiated, from this spatial organization and form will begin to unfold.

Experiment two, re-imagining the site through photomontage allowed a natural progression from 'redefining spaces'. The intent was to re-create the site through form, light and materiality to describe the 'lives' of the site. Pushing form to the point of exaggeration created the claustrophobic atmosphere of the environment.
How "Architecture is attracting or influencing specific lifestyles."2 created a link with experiment one.

2.http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post.html

The development of experiences through real time environments allowed the simulation of feelings and emotions. The idea of re-creating an experience was used to develop ideas and concepts for experiment three and four. By re-creating the site we were able to establish the site as being “distinguished by cultural silos”, the Architecture accommodates certain human behaviors and activities which define these cultural silos. A new coat of paint will never disguise the true nature of the site,
“One feels that the site, the bricks and mortar, sand and cement may be built on, but the character of the site, the one that exists there at this time will not be shattered, will not change.”3
To provide a facility that compliments the users will depend upon simulating their experiences.

3.http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/05/experiment3_27.html
http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/06/fear.html

To simulate the experiences of lives in extreme sporting activities the notion of pain and fear was used to develop three keywords, approach, experience and consequence, all of which are relative to the personal development of persons within their respective sports.
“Your approach through the space is directly linked to your experience with the environment, the greater your experience the less severe the consequence. With consequence being directly linked to health.”

http://jasonbelinitan.blogspot.com/2008/06/arch7201circulation.html

The approach for the hospital design scheme is to embody the concept of approach, experience and consequence working together to simulate an experience that aids in the recovery of patients with extreme sporting injuries. To place patients in an environment that they feel safe in, through the use of forms and spatial organization that they experience whilst undertaking extreme sports.

experiment_4

The machinima below represents my concept for circulation.

Inspiration for this concept came from extreme sports, from this I broke the sports down into three keywords appraoch, experience and consequence.

To completely understand the interpretation of these keywords it's necessary to walk through the real time environment which can be downloaded at the bottom this post titled 'published'.

On first approach there is a high level of uncertainty and ambiguity when navigating through the spaces, as there is no prescribed path. Transparent ramps, paths and 'bridge' crossings add doubt, as the mind believes there should be a path creating a link but the eyes can't see it. Only with practice will you gain the experience necessary that will allow you to navigate the spaces without consequence.

As your experience builds so does your imagination, any form that you can jump on and walk over is a path.

(There seems to be a problem with streaming the video from file front, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't so just click the link 'jasonTAN.mov)
jasonTAN.mov
Unpublished.zip
Published.zip

jasonTAN.mov

Circulation test

just testing how my site will unfold with basic 3DS MAX animation

ARCH7201_circulation

Moving on from the previous post my circulation model will based on 3 key words:

1. approach/navigation

2. experience

3. consequence

these key words work together to create the overall concept of the circulation space.

Your navigation through the space is directly linked to your experience with the environment, the greater your experience the less severe the consequence. With consequence being directly linked to health.

You can navigate a space however you like, but the choices you make are based on the extent of your experience.

This is my approach to form.

Circulation

The second part of experiment_4 will be looking at the various circulation types. It will consist of 3 ramped platforms that will be broken down into:

1. pedestrian

2. re-hab

3. skating

The whole idea is to create a series of view points and experiences depending on what you are doing.

The types of forms and geometry of these platforms will depend on whether they are categorised as:

1. safe - geometry that complies with the BCA (gradients of ramps, rail heights etc)

2. moderate - inbetween

3. extreme - completely the opposite of one. Which is based on research of skate parks and street skate spots that attract skaters. Such as steep bowls and transitions. High rails and ledges etc

Basically it will be describing analytically the types of forms and geometry that TURNS SKATERS ON.

The play between safe and unsafe describes the level of recovery the patient is at, whilst still designing an environment that contains evocative Architecture that skaters can relate to. These forms may leave the average person dazed and uncomfortable, but for the skaters it is safe, and comfortable. Creating spaces where you feel safe in will increase re-hab time.

photo "unsafe", source- http://www.believeinone.com/

Fear

This model will help to simulate the fear experienced by an athelete whilst performing

a stunt/trick.

slow-mo - This describes the feeling a skater feels whilst approaching an obstacle.

adrenalin rush - This section is where everything flashes by you as you zone in and are in the

motion of doing your trick.

pain - Where everything goes wrong.......smack

laneway.wmv