Sunday 30 April 2017

Lightrail Concept



Aerial View of the station

The light rail at UNSW was designed keeping in mind the unique concepts and principles of Rural Studio and Adolf Loos. As can be seen from the above aerial view of the station, the outer skin is made up of three seperate layers. the inner terminal is developed by using the combined axonometric.



View from inside the terminal

There are two terminals within the station. As can be seen from the picture above, passengers can alight or wait for the train from the terminal. As the terminal is open with skins on either sides, a glass paned roof supported by a central pillar shields passengers from the elements. Textures have been added to the terminal floor as well a the train alignment pod.


View of train stopping at terminal



View of terminal from the front end


View of terminal from UNSW Tyree Building:



View of terminal from Main Walkway UNSW


Interior of Terminal
The terminal is held up by pillars uniquely shaped to aid in visibility and improve space.


Perspective from daily commuters


Aerial view during sunset
 
 The station was developed with the aims of Rural Studio and Adolf loos in mind. In order to improve reusability, recycling and remaking, the outer skins are made up of a fabricated structure that can be easily replaced or taken off. This helps with maintenance and reusability. Furthermore, in accordance with Adolf Loos's principles, functionality has been given a top priority. Every aspect of the station has a function. The glass paned roof and skins not only provide shelter but also are aesthetically designed to be pleasing to the eye.



Links
 Links to Sketch Warehouse Model Click Here
Links to Lumion Files Click Here

Custom Textures



Custom Textures from light to dark




Axos chosen for building the lightrail


Axo combination chosen for the building of the light rail


Lumion Images









Combined Axos

1st Combined Axos

2nd Combined Axos


3rd Combined Axos


Axonometrics

Axo 1

Axo 2


Axo 3


Axo 4


Axo 5


Axo 6


Architectural Concepts



As part of Experiment 2 two influential architects or architectural firm were carefully studied. Their message, style and architectural approach was integral to the development of exciting  and new concepts.


Rural Studio:

  • Establishing the ethos of recycling, reusing and remaking.
  • Studio questions what should be built rather than what can be built.


Adolf Loos:
  • He had a tendency to ziggurat, or to plainly terrace, or do both at the same time.
  • Man with modern nerves.
  • Loos equates ornament with savagery.