Bookstore Project

Series of plain boxes made of different heavy (concrete, rusted steel, etc) materials to contrast with the glass box that spans and penetrates the boxes. Because the glass cuts diagonally through the building, different experiences of light will be present. Furthermore, each box would have a unique theme to enhance the experience inside each box.

The photo above shows the display room; where a ramp runs beside the whole length of the exposed glass wall.

An interior view from one of the entrances.

Display and collections room at night, where the light shines through the glass box that cuts through the solid cubes.

The model for the bookstore project. Was too relaxed at home to upload, so took a long time =P

Form Z

A little camera test for Form Z.

Taking a break

After spending an intense week in studio (most of the time), I decided it's time to take a break (most of my things are done for studio anyways). Another attempt in CG...still spending too much time doing colours and details...Don't know how the pros can draw so fast. Anyways, it's not near half finished yet, but hoping to finish it before school ends.

Concepts and schemes

From top to bottom, it is the simplified approach I took towards the project. I want to have the building acting as a bridge, connecting the two dead space that exists in the site, at the same time, bringing life into the area. People would be able to pass through at the same time while going through the bookstore, creating a flow that exists outside of the building and in the site.

Looking at the last concept drawing, it is the closest to what I have as my final. Each cube acts like an individual space, with independent materials and exposures to light. The glass cuts through the blocks, balancing the heavy materials of the cubes (iron, steel, and concrete) with lightness. Also, from the cut, a division of different space is created on a very static positioning of the blocks, creating variations in physical space.

Anyways, more drawings will be posted of the final project, including the programs of each cube, the interior as well as sections, plans, and axos.

New Project; ideas and concepts

Location of the site in at the intersection of Clarence St. and Dalhousie St. In the site, a bookstore is suppose to be built. The wall with the door must have a clearance of 1.5m. Further explanations on the project will be posted along with some of my concept and schemes.