First Floor Plan First Floor PlanDownload Ground Floor Plan ground-floor-planDownload Exploded Axo of Project showing different 'layers' and componentsThe Learning Spaces follow an overall gradient of privacy to exposure, aiming to encourage 'optimal anxiety' in users as they progress. These spaces have each also been assigned an emotion as per our 'Anxiety Scale' Entrance view … Continue reading Final Crit Presentation
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Designing the Theatre
Architects are widely despised in the theatre community due to their propensity toward designing completely nonfunctional theatre spaces and buildings. This is largely due to cutting corners (sometimes literally) when fitting the building to site, and in other times the architects' artistic vision is often prioritised over the practical reality of theatre-making. My aim when … Continue reading Designing the Theatre
Research: ‘Optimal Anxiety’ and Boredom in Science and in Theatre
I realised that we had never actually properly researched 'optimal anxiety', nor had we integrated any early reading we had done about boredom properly into our design. The following is a summary of my findings, and what architectural moves I suggested could use it effectively for affecting user experience. 'Optimal Anxiety' Resources used: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/a-little-anxiety-will-help-you-perform-optimally-but-too-much-is-debilitating-2012-6?r=US&IR=T https://medium.com/@uncomfortableisok/what-is-optimal-anxiety-and-how-can-we-use-it-maximise-performance-73a37441e60a … Continue reading Research: ‘Optimal Anxiety’ and Boredom in Science and in Theatre
Masterplan 2: Peer Feedback and Cross-Crit
We now needed to, in some way, combine our moment work with the programs of each room, as well as identify how these will all sit onsite. We discussed whether we should continue with obeying the current circulation path, or whether we should use our buildings to change this and interweave passerbys through the Performing … Continue reading Masterplan 2: Peer Feedback and Cross-Crit
New Approach, New Moments, New Direction [Part 1]
After the rigidity of our previous scheme, we decided to try a more explosive scheme with more variation and atmospheric focus. The following explorations are in reaction to the lack of character in the first Masterplan - in order to explore 'anxiety' and 'boredom' in a more nuanced way, we decided to place these on … Continue reading New Approach, New Moments, New Direction [Part 1]
Next Round of Massing Models
First attempt We first decided to execute our original idea of positioning the different functions within the Unitary Plan-defined L-shape, as 'arms' that open out to the site. The amphitheatre would nestle in between, creating an open performance space along the main circulation route. We worked out volume sizes for the dance and drama rooms … Continue reading Next Round of Massing Models
Development of Moments: Models and Photoshopping
The following models and photoshop work were a way for me to develop the individual drama rehearsal pods. While I originally was interested in experimenting with dark-coloured materials, my group members were interested in me exploring a lighter palette (which, indeed, would automatically make the space feel less enclosed). We also talked about including diffused … Continue reading Development of Moments: Models and Photoshopping
Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection]
Following on from our Mid-Semester Crit Scheme presentation... Feedback, Discussion and Reflection Introductory notes During Djordje and Iman's presentation of their scheme, the critics made some comments that are applicable to our group's overall approach to creating 'anxiety'. An integral part of theatre in itself is the act of ‘witnessing’ it (as in, the presence … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection]
Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme]
A man walks across this empty space whilst someone else is watching him, and this is all that is needed for an act of theatre.Peter Brook Introduction Our brief poses the question: can boredom and ‘optimal’ anxiety be effectively harnessed within a learning space for physical expression? With the amount of stimulus in present day … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme]
Stone Massing Concepts [Group work]
After gathering together our initial thoughts as a group, we needed to explore our various ideas in greater depth. To do this, we made massing models using the stones we collected (see them sorted into a draft taxonomy here). This was a way of not only using abstract masses to generally organise different spaces, but … Continue reading Stone Massing Concepts [Group work]
'What is a Wall?' & Other Questions 