Concepts:
The two architects chosen for Experiment 2: The Space Between
were Santiago Calatrava and Antoni Gaudi. The architectural concepts of ‘Sculptor,
Architect, Engineer’ and ‘Inspired complexity of forms derived from nature’ are
influenced by these two architects as they created, developed and were/or
challenged utilising form, structure and rhythm. As they were or are both
influenced by Spanish architecture they depict inspiration of testing
limitations of structure through design.
Gaudi ‘inspired complexity of forms derived from nature’ as
he interrelated the optimization of complex forms from natural shapes and structures
such as a tree, where the trunk of the structure is centred against its
branches. This formation provides a canopy effect which protects ground
elements from environmental factors, Gaudi incorporated this canopy effect throughout
most of his earliest works.
Calatrava as a ‘Sculptor, Architect and Engineer’, uses his interdisciplinary
design skills to produce works that overcome limitations of architecture such
as testing the limits of structure with the use of tension and compression.
I incorporated and was inspired by these two concepts to
include elements and principles of design through material, structure, form and
rhythm. The theme of ‘technology’ is portrayed throughout the light rail stop
as it incorporates performative architecture with the use of technology.
Sketch:
Lumion:
