EXP1: Textures and Materiality

CUSTOM TEXTURES 

Below are a collection of the thirsty six textures which are inspired by words relating to materiality. This exercise enabled my to visually express the meaning of the textures. The words allowed an experimentation of literal and figurative meaning- resulting in thirty six unique and innovative patterns. 

A re-evaluation of previous designs lead me to develop new concepts, and ultimately a new building. I still used the words sovereign ( above ground ) and resolute ( below ground ) to base my building off. 

The piece consists of a structure constructed using reinforced steel and various types of class. This is echoed in the gallery space beneath which occupies both above and below ground. The gallery space is inaccessible to the public, however houses the artists' work which can be viewed via the transparent tube which is central for movement through the two spaces. The lower studio is constructed using steel and has an interior that consists of wood. 

Stairs from previous week's experiments have been included and well integrated into the new building. 

Furthermore, hand drawn textures have been applied to each section. 

The building's original concept sketch 

external view

 

section including stairs 

 material application 

upper studio : 'soft'

gallery space: 'bold'

lower studio: 'angular' 

     

Gallery space featuring Weiwei's artwork 

Bourgeois' artwork in the gallery space from viewing tube 

This is a video of The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) by Frank Gherry in Toronto, Canada. I see a resemblance in the structure of using a strong skeletal frame and glass to bring light into the gallery space and draw the outside inwards