Richard keith ryan allen
ACH 212 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4
Assateague Pavilions: Natural Design
PROFESSOR RYAN SPRING, 2015 Concept/Solution:
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE -To use the literal movement of some element of each structure to reference and be
in harmony with the unique shifting and movement of each area in which that particular pavilion is located.
This project revolves around the use of movement within some element of each structure, and how that movement is created and used in each differing environment in a specific way that naturally fits in with that area. The design concept of Organic architecture has been hopefully implemented throughout as a governing set of rules, dictating the height, gesture, and type of movement for each. Each structure should look like something that belongs in that environment, almost like an animal that would evolve there. Also along this line of thought was created a language or approach for this piece that has never used before, that was created through an evolution like series of sketches. It is intended for the 3 different pieces to have the same language, but to use the elements of their structure in a way that reflects the influence of its environment. Much like two animals would have the same basic skeletal design but would appear to be completely different.
Dunes
Properties: Exposed, minimal shade. Moving platform element, low slung. Radial Organization layout elements.
Looking down at this piece you can get a good look at the canvas and board terrain assembly technique. That process was created for this project, and seems to fit well with the dunes and the forest pieces, helping to accentuate the changing terrain and how the model interacts with it. For this piece the model sits along it, and with the forest model the platform crosses the peak of a ridge and continues to the other side. In viewing the understructure you can see how the assembly was created by drilling through the beams then pushing the metal pole though it. That same pole runs continuously from below grade, across the top arch, then along to far edge of the platform where it bends 90 degrees and goes under. The tips were intentionally left to show on the far side. The structure was intended to be visible and to help make the entire platform feel like one object, not pieces.
Dunes Parti diagram sketches
Parti Model
Study Model
Dunes
Final Model
Dunes
Final Model
Dunes
Final Model
Forest
Properties: More covered- moving canopy element. Grid Organization layout elements.
The organization for the forest piece started out as a grid, then became radial and loose as it’s design came forward. This piece had the most successful study model created for it, and set the tone for the other pieces, especially with the creation of the main language that was used for each. The walkway which leads to the platform should be assumed to continue beyond the edge, and to join with the standard elevated path. This approach is typical throughout. The sail like forms are intended to sway in the wind, mimicking the movement of the tree canopy in the forest. They are also meant to create a gesture that references the tree line.
Forest
Parti diagram sketches
Parti Model
Forest
Study Model
Forest
Final Model
Forest
Final Model
Marsh
Properties: Partially Open. Site varies more than others. Moving platform element
For the marsh piece the arrangement evolved from cluster to a grid and linear array. This platform differs greatly from the others in its construction type and intended use. With the introduction of water to the environment, the design would tend to either view the water or to cross it. This piece is intended to be larger, to create a functional pathway across the water, while having a separate connected platform.
Marsh
Parti diagram
sketches Parti Model
Marsh
Study Model
Marsh
Final Model
Assateague Pavilions: Natural Design
PROFESSOR RYAN SPRING, 2015 Concept/Solution:
ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE -To use the literal movement of some element of each structure to reference and be
in harmony with the unique shifting and movement of each area in which that particular pavilion is located.
This project revolves around the use of movement within some element of each structure, and how that movement is created and used in each differing environment in a specific way that naturally fits in with that area. The design concept of Organic architecture has been hopefully implemented throughout as a governing set of rules, dictating the height, gesture, and type of movement for each. Each structure should look like something that belongs in that environment, almost like an animal that would evolve there. Also along this line of thought was created a language or approach for this piece that has never used before, that was created through an evolution like series of sketches. It is intended for the 3 different pieces to have the same language, but to use the elements of their structure in a way that reflects the influence of its environment. Much like two animals would have the same basic skeletal design but would appear to be completely different.
Dunes
Properties: Exposed, minimal shade. Moving platform element, low slung. Radial Organization layout elements.
Looking down at this piece you can get a good look at the canvas and board terrain assembly technique. That process was created for this project, and seems to fit well with the dunes and the forest pieces, helping to accentuate the changing terrain and how the model interacts with it. For this piece the model sits along it, and with the forest model the platform crosses the peak of a ridge and continues to the other side. In viewing the understructure you can see how the assembly was created by drilling through the beams then pushing the metal pole though it. That same pole runs continuously from below grade, across the top arch, then along to far edge of the platform where it bends 90 degrees and goes under. The tips were intentionally left to show on the far side. The structure was intended to be visible and to help make the entire platform feel like one object, not pieces.
Dunes Parti diagram sketches
Parti Model
Study Model
Dunes
Final Model
Dunes
Final Model
Dunes
Final Model
Forest
Properties: More covered- moving canopy element. Grid Organization layout elements.
The organization for the forest piece started out as a grid, then became radial and loose as it’s design came forward. This piece had the most successful study model created for it, and set the tone for the other pieces, especially with the creation of the main language that was used for each. The walkway which leads to the platform should be assumed to continue beyond the edge, and to join with the standard elevated path. This approach is typical throughout. The sail like forms are intended to sway in the wind, mimicking the movement of the tree canopy in the forest. They are also meant to create a gesture that references the tree line.
Forest
Parti diagram sketches
Parti Model
Forest
Study Model
Forest
Final Model
Forest
Final Model
Marsh
Properties: Partially Open. Site varies more than others. Moving platform element
For the marsh piece the arrangement evolved from cluster to a grid and linear array. This platform differs greatly from the others in its construction type and intended use. With the introduction of water to the environment, the design would tend to either view the water or to cross it. This piece is intended to be larger, to create a functional pathway across the water, while having a separate connected platform.
Marsh
Parti diagram
sketches Parti Model
Marsh
Study Model
Marsh
Final Model
