Reflection on DAB510

Just a quich reflection on my experience with the subject. I have found this subject one of my more favourable over the past two and a half years. In particular, I have thoroughly enjoyed experienced and learning about modular achitecture, as I find it a most interesting branch, comparitively to the different ones we hae learnt over our time at QUT.

Adaptability

Just showing that my module could be used anywhere, here shown as a pergola in a park. But it could be used anywhere for anything.

Extensions

For more modules to be added to my design, only two steps are necessary. Firstly a bobcat or backhoe can be brought on site, and for each module, four auger footings are drilled. Then the modules are delivered and are simply bolted to the footings via the column feet.

3D

Just a few 3d representations of my design on site.

Modular Adaption

This is just showing how the module can adapt, showing each manouverable part in different sequences.

This is showing the module without any changes. Soft top roof.

 This shows the module with a distorted roof, and one bench raised.

 The roof has again changed, and two benches have been raised.

 Change to a hard top roof, it is currently angled, two benches are raised, and wall partitions are beginning to be shifted around.

 The roof angle has changed again, one bench this time, with one wall completely blocked off.

Closing time, the roof is at its lowest point, and the walls on all four sides shut the module down completely.



Site Plans

My site plan expands on my floor plan in the fact that is shows how my design will work on site. I have placed my building where it will stand, then have left an area for where my design can be expanded. I have then developed a system of paths which run through the site, with several building nestled into the cliff.
The first, unseen on this site plan, is a hotel which has already been built, the resides on the far left-hand side of the site. Then I have just placed some proposed buildings, not necessarily in the same form, but to have the same function as what I have shown.
They go in order from left to right, continuing the greater pattern of restaurants, on the left, to clubs on the right. I feel a scaled representation of the greater suburbs would be the best plan for this particular site.
A carpark, taxi-rank and delivery zone occupy the lefthand side of the site, this is because there is the only  vehicular access point, and it ties in well with my site planning, as the restauranteers and diners which are situated on the left-hand side are more likely to be driving, where as the patrons of the pubs and clubs would more likely be catching public transport. There is a ferry terminal on the right hand side of the site, as well as bus stops there as well.

Floor Plans

My floor plan developed nicely after researching spatial adjacencies and room areas. I wanted to utilize the building already on site, and have used them for the kitchens, and for the toilets. This gives the opportunity to hide the service spaces and to show off the public. Another bonus for placing the kitchen in the building to the left, was there was then an ease of access for deliveries from the only road access.

The design was placed where it is to maximise the best of both worlds with it's surrounds, and to maximise and utilize the only available views from the site, without elevating the building too much.



 The restaurant part of the design is placed in between the pilons to take advantage of some of the best views in Brisbane. This is also an advantageous spot for access to the kitchens, which is vital for efficient service.

As when you are going out you are more interested in the people you are with over the views, the bar/pub/club side of my design faces inward toward the cliffs.

The main entrance draws peolpe infrom the main pathway, and the user is led down a short corridor, to a three way option. they are greeted at a welcome area, and can then either proceed to the restaurant, go left to the pub style area, or go right to the bar area.

Materials

Materials for the module are as follows, for the I-Beam section of the columns and sub floor framing, galvanised steel is used so as to avoid rusting, and employ longevity. All timber used on the module is actually faux timber, as researched in an earlier blog entry. This faux timber is made from hemp and biodegradable glue, and has the same properties as timber, but when buried can completely biodegrade within a mere two weeks. The column shell is made of aluminium.

Fibonacci Growth

Fibonacci's formular not only dictates the shape of my module and the area distribution of spaces, but it also influences the overall shape of my design. Fibonacci's curve is not only about forming the perfect rectangle and curve, but is also about growth. Shown in the image below is how my design has been formed and how it grows around the Fibonacci shape.

The centre is the welcoming area, and bar, then it grows around the restaurant, through the kitchens, then envelops the bar area.