Project :: Coogee Multi-Residential / Mixed Use Building

Theoretical and Conceptual Approach

My theoretical and conceptual approach was framed by two main observations of Coogee:
- the figure ground shows orgnisation of buildings that create negative/left over space
- infrastructure is based on the grid and dominates the organic landscape

My approach was not to oppose the grid by using organic shapes but to use the grid to create new geometry lines. The geometry lines relate to surrounding buildings, street corners and site boundaries - highlighting certain views and aspects of the building.

Also, by using different levels of openess in structure the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces are blurred. This has been done by making outdoor spaces feel indoor and indoor spaces feel outdoor.

Final Drawings

Floor Plans Sections and Elevations

Construction Model

Foyer and Landing Above

Final Model

East Elevation

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

Final Presentation Drawings

Floor Plans


Sections and Elevations

Exercise 3

New Mapping and Site Plan Floor Plans

Elevations and Sections

Massing Model on Site

Exercise 2

Site Plan

Elevation

Sections

Interior Perspective

Mapping Exercise

Threshold : By Landscape.

Built fabric is bounded by the organic form of landscape, but at the same time ignores it by domination through the grid.

Threshold : On Site

Insertion : Figure Ground

Insertion : Void as Space

Reciprocity : A move from Architecture > Landscape
to Architecture = Landscape

Reciprocity : A move from negative outdoor space to a defined positive outdoor space

Project :: Coogee Beach Community Centre

Final Model

Building in its site - front facade

Section model

East Section

West Section




Interior - looking into the void and gallery

Final Drawings

Figure Ground

Site Geometry and Site Plan

Plans

Sections

Room Detail - East Gallery

Interior Perspectives

Model Progression

Stairs rise to an elevated platform in the double height East gallery. This will help visitors view large artworks on the tall gallery wall.

The stairs then continue to to the next level.

Program

Precent Examples: Framed Glass

To frame a building...

To frame a void...

Will use this idea to highlight the courtyard void of the building. From the street, the vertical elements will be seen rising two floors - accentuating the void.

Facade - concept and ideas

The facade will use horizontal geometry lines (in the vertical plane) to align with openings in the adjacent buildings