I have been exploring the use of Augmented Reality (AR), a pivotal part of my Thesis in terms of experiencing both the building and the city. This is a quick demo showing a range of geometries including simple animated content, which are being tracked simultaneously. I hope to use this technique not only to represent different aspects of the scheme interactively but also to portray different layers of the digital city relevant to the story and experience of my building. The big issue now of course is the interface…

From the feedback on monday I have ben looking into different ways to integrate the main institutional building with the workshops, predominantly through a cohesive architectural language. i have modelled the workshops and included structure (which isn’t shown here) but the tessalation of the covering surface is of this language – I shall try and include this later. The junction at where the workshop and institute meet is a key element of my scheme and I am looking into how I can achieve complexity in this area. These renders show the direction that I’ve taken, but rought and do not pay any reference to the structure underneath as yet. Given that the institute will not have quite as porous a structure as shown here I also need to think about how materials can be used to add strength to the proposition.

For the record….

west elevation

study of the bridges under belly.

I have been looking to increase the bridges efficiency over the past few days- questioning where additional opportunities for accommodation could be. The image below is part of an elevational study I am undergoing at present, and highlights where I have added ‘bulk’. It shows the portion of the west elevation which adjoins the north bank. Accommodation, which is the restaurant in its new location, now occupies the space above the ramped entrance level. The restaurant will have fantastic views over the Thames, plus its location will maximise visual connections to the market hall below and the allotment ‘units’ above. I feel that it is extremely important that the source of the food is known by all who choose to eat in the restaurant and this story can be told through these architectural moves just mentioned.

More light entertainment, this time from France:

Must… keep… working… >gasps<