Colour in Architecture

I came across this website when researching and just thought it had some interesting images of architecture and was worth noting for inspiration and using colour in architecture. http://www.colourlovers.com/home/blog/category/news?page=12

These last 2 photos could be used in the design of the studio space.

Dividing space inspiration

I was looking on thecoolhunter.com for inspiration on how to divide up spaces in an interesting way. Because my space is so large with many different components I want my concept of 'fragmented geometry' to run through all aspects of the design and dividing up spaces is a big part of this. What I like about the designs below is that they don't shut off spaces from each other but divide them and leaves little peek-a-boo elements to the dividers, which is something I would like to include in my design. I.  especially feel this element is important to include in my studio because as a designer I strongly believe that no element of design happens in isolation but that there are a huge number of influences and layers involved in the design process, so for my studio to reflect this idea of 'integration' is very important

the stairway is what I am interested in here, the skeletal effect.

I like how the wood has spacing between it so you can still see through the division.

I like the louvred design behind the windows for the same reason above, of seeing through.

Focused on the left hand image, I like the peek-a-boo effect working on a horizontal basis.

External Skin Inspiration

When researching I came across this Melbourne Recital Centre that has been designed by Ashton Raggatt McDougal architects. I thought the design was similar to that of my buildings external skin, but something that was interesting was the lights which highlight the geometric forms. I think it could be interesting to add another element to the skin such as lights or maybe an interactive component.

CONCEPT

MY CONCEPT FOR THIS PROJECT IS 'FRAGMENTED GEOMETRY' - inspired by the research I have been doing on Toyo Ito and Cecil Balmond. 


My studio will be inspired by shapes and lines working together in unusual and different ways to achieve a space that is unique and an experience.

Library Inspiration

When looking on thecoolhunter.com I came across this coffee shop in New York and I feel that it demonstrates perfectly the feel I want to achieve with my library. I want it to be a cave of books where patrons can curl up inside and enjoy reading their books.

Toyo Ito

I continued researching the Serpentine pavilion designers and looked at the work of Toyo Ito, a Japanese designer who I love. I love the way he wraps the buildings he designs, making them stand out in their surroundings. By keeping his designs in white it means that the skin of the building changes throughout the day, with the reflections of the sunset, or the lights inside the building shining out at night, it makes the skin a multi dimensional element to the building. I love the shapes that he achieves with the wrapping of the building as well.

Cecil Balmond

After researching the Serpentine Pavilions I was really inspired by the pavilion designed by Toyo Ito, which was done in collaboration with with designer, engineer, artist and architect Cecil Balmond. Because I was really inspired by the design of the gallery I decided to research further into the work of each of the designers involved.

I once again love the geometry and unusual use of shapes in the designs, I find his work very inspiring in the way that he doesn't leave surfaces just flat and blank but makes something interesting out of a wall or a surface.