Design Concept 2

Here are a few pages from my sketchbook of what I’ve conceived for the building design. I looked at folding architecture as a design inspiration, but Vince mentioned that it was a fad that withered away in the late 90s… so I decided to bring it back. I’m trying to create a more dynamic form, which much like folding architecture allows for floors to become ceilings and ceilings to become walls and walls to become floors (the circle of life). By doing this I,’m creating distinct spaces for each program that allows for different views between each one. Also, the atrium space that in my sketches looks like it’s 200 meters tall, will need to be scaled properly because it will probably be less than half of what you see. The atrium will also serve as a light tunnel, as I am focusing on light as my major design theme. Also, a way-back to Cultura, the edge of the form will be lit *Thanks Vince. That is all for now!

Design Concept 1

One of my design concepts is a dynamic public space designed as a large atrium space, which will feature a range of Cirque de Soleil programs; aerial acrobatics as the main feature (a human chandelier), water feature below (pool bowl), transforming stage (possibly), etc. Here’s a video on aerial acrobatics, which will probably shape most of my design. Also, a key design element in my design is the use of light, which I will try and appropriate into the entire complex (emphasis on try).