Design Development

Concept 1.

These are some images from my digital concept model.  The inspiration drawn from vines is evident in the 'pipes' that climb up the building.  These pipes acts as vertical living machines to filter water from the Brisbane River to be used in numerous ways throughout the building.  Offset nodes act as specific learning centres and scientific labs, with pathways running along the cliff face.  Although not fully modelled yet, the top level will have a green roof with a solar canopy.


Concept Development.

A few alterations were made to the previous design, primarily shifting the building away from the cliff. The main reason for this was to achieve greater solar gain in the numerous solar canopies that will be integrated into the design, as well as to increase natural light.  This also meant that the user could have a more personal experience with the cliff face, as they could be 'squeezed' between the cliff and the building - a space that would offer an interesting experience, and make people more aware of the cliff face.

(The building was shifted away from the cliff to 

enhance solar gain)