Prototype #3: Schematic Floor Plans (Draft #1)

The following floor plans and subsequent diagramming is based on the ideas of modular design as proposed in Case Study #3 with the Metastadt exemplar. As one can see, aspects of the previous 2 case studies and corresponding prototypes can be seen in this third model with the prominent features of the atrium spaces and interaction 'hot-spots' generated at various types of access and circulation points.

From left to right (excluding bottom left image): Ground Level (existing carpark), Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 (top right) and Level 4 (bottom right) - these plans  look at vertical circulation in particular through lifts and ramps.

It was decided from this exercise to discard the existing car ramp in the carpark space, as only the bottom level will be kept for parking. The main circulation point between the 'carpark' levels will be the lift and adjoining stairwell (fire stairs). These changes can be seen in Schematic Floor Plans (Draft #2).

The above plans and key show the different uses and the space they will occupy. One can start to see a layering of characteristics with the combination of spaces and their relationship with each other and each level.

Level 1 and 2 are 'fitness' and 'outdoors' orientated with their gym, transport hub and greenspace areas.
Level 3 is a public 'learning' and 'interaction' domain with the library, communal vegetable garden, and various modular, changeable rooms. In Schematic Floor Plans (Draft #2), the computer labs on Level 4 have been moved to correspond with the library on Level 3, and the Communal Garden has also been moved.

Level 4 is a semi-private 'entertainment' precinct with its event spaces and modular, changeable rooms. This has been edited in Draft #2 also.

The above diagrams aim to highlight what components will be be fixed.

The above diagrams aim to show what components will be transient and flexible.

The above diagrams look into how the exterior spaces generated through this porous design are going to be allocated to different uses i.e. Greenspace, Balcony or Verandah spaces and Atrium, Market spaces.

The above diagrams look at various viewpoints within the spaces created. I haven't done any diagramming as to views into the spaces and centre itself as yet.

The above diagrams look at the various arrival points into each space, and the centre itself.

I've found these exercises in rapid prototyping to be most beneficial to filtering through a wide range of design possibilites efficiently. Not only is a 3D model created in the process, but from this 2D plans and sections can be extracted easily for further manipulation via sketching and diagramming.