Independent Study for Wk11

Texture Montage:

Here is an example of some of the textures I plan to use in my re-creation of the Vitra Design Museum. I have included not only roofing textures, but wall and floor textures. I tried to get a broad spectrum of different textures all in high resolution.

More Detailed Research on Chosen Architecture:

Frank Gehry Case Study - THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM BILBAO

Developmental Sketches:

These are some sketches from Gehry during the developmental stages of design for the Guggenheim Museum. They show the general outline of the building. Also note the abstract drawings methods used in the conceptualisation process and their similarities to the abstract finish of the completed project.

Plans:

These floor plans show the layout of the museum. Levels two and three are used mainly as exhibitions whilst the first floor is used for installations. These layout techniques, although reasonably basic, successfully show the outline and arrangement of space within the museum.



The above video delves into the styling and representation techniques of Frank Gehry. I found it very interesting and it gave a good insight into the design and construction of his buildings. It also shows the approach he brings to design and project development.


During the design process of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain many different universities were experimenting with computer technology in the design process, in the quest for a paperless studio. The Guggenheim was the first large scale project that implemented the use of CATIA, which was a program designed to digitise complex three dimensional forms. Even though the technology had been used for many years in the automotive and aerospace industry, it had not yet been utilised in an architectural sense.

References:
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2006_Sketches_of_Frank_Gehry/2006_sketches_of_frank_gehry_014.jpg
http://www.arcspace.com/studio/gehry/images/14.gif
http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es/secciones/planea_visita/informacion_museo_avisos.php?idioma=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57_1AFXUTro
http://loguestudiodesign.com/
Learning from the Bilbao Guggenheim, Anna Maria Guasch and Joseba Zulaika, 2005
Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa: museums, architecture and city renewal, Joseba Zulaika, 2003

High Resolution Renders Of Re-Envisioned Model:

These images show the final model with its new modifications, especially the Tokyo/Spain shots. The additions to what was the rear side of the museum can clearly be seen, including skylights. In keeping with the style of Frank Gehry, the shape of the additions were kept constant with the current roof line. The structure now no longer has a defined front and rear, and looks equally complex from all angles. A curved wall was also added to the back to make the museum become more symmetrical. The roof line was blended from old to new to make the additions seem original and flowing. Different cities have been used as backgrounds to give a vast expression of the models new proposed city home. The materials used can be seen in the texture montage.

New York:

Sydney:


Tokyo:


Spain: