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The Cube
1 Early sketches to study the form of a cube and how it can be defined by various elements on different planes to give a visual representa-tion of the cube form
Concept models studying the construction of a cube and the interaction between void and discernible spaces 2
University of Texas at AustinSummer Academy in ArchitectureInstructor : David Branch
01 | Francis | the Cube
3 Completed cube model punctuated with random apertures on façade. Variation in size of squares and use of material with contrasting opaque and translucent properties allow greater permeability of air and light to fill the interior of the cube
sections
plans
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4 Inhabitation of the interior spaces. As a scale-less representation, the cube is defined by the inhabitants and activities that occupy the space within.
03 | Francis | the Cube
Library at 8th Street, Austin
The site along 8th Street is nested in a rich urban setting - commercial build-ings rise up from downtown below, apartments lined the street and several important civic buildings in the vicinity al-lude to Austin’s position as a capitol city.
The program called for a community li-brary to be designed within an infill site measuring 100 x 50 ft. My proposal was to create a public building with interior spac-es that could connect with both the exte-rior as well as the community that it was intended to serve, in a form reminiscent of and harmonious with its surroundings.
07 | Francis | Library at 8th Street
University of Texas at Austin
Summer Academy in Architecture
Instructor : David Branch
Site Observations
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Sketches documenting the site profile and its surroundings
a. Elevation b. Façade studyc. Depth of field
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b
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Proposed Scheme for a Listening Carrel
section of listening carrel
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Proposed Scheme for Library Stacks
Preliminary idea sketches
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a. For the student who needs a space for quiet revisionb. For the casual 5-min browser c. For young kids d. For the disabled on wheelchair
Variation in height of shelves to break up massing and inject an element of rhyth-mic arrangement to the library interior
Being a community library, the library furni-ture plays an important role in enhancing the experience of various users - from the young to the old, from the ca-sual 5-minute browser to a serious reader and from the able-bod-ied to the handicapped.
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Investigation of entrance location and distribution of the various library programs
Entrance from alley adjacent to 8th Street with majority of pro-grams on one side Entrance from alley adjacent
to 8th Street, with commonly frequented programs located furthest away from entrance
Direct access from 8th Street with an almost equal distribution of spac-es across all programs
Direct access from 8th Street with segregation of commonly frequented pro-grams from restricted ones
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Concept models
Massing
Form
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Cladding
The use of trellises and sky-lights create a conducive and comfortable dappled light quality in the library interior
The upper floors were can-tilievered off the building façade over the busy streets below to inject a sense of fun into the monotony of downtown living and inspire the love of learning
The open-air terrace pro-vides an alternative space for library activities
Cladding and building form were inspired by the rhythm of openings on surrounding buildings and by the sloping terrain of streets in Austin
The use of trellises and sky-lights create a conducive and comfortable dappled light quality in the library interior
The upper floors were can-tilievered off the building façade over the busy streets below to inject a sense of fun into the monotony of downtown living and inspire the love of learning
The open-air terrace pro-vides an alternative space for library activities
Cladding and building form were inspired by the rhythm of openings on surrounding buildings and by the sloping terrain of streets in Austin
fLoor PLan Legend
1. Circulation Desk2 Main Lobby3. General Stacks4. Special Collection5. Listening Carrels6. Reading Room7. Terrace8. Lounge9. Librarian Office10. Rest Room
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Level Three Plan
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Mezzanine Level Plan
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Level Two Plan
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Ground Level Plan
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E-W Section of library
Perspectives showing proposed library building along 8th Street
LumIere de L’enfAnT
Initiated by the Rotary Club, this was a design project that called for ideas of home fittings to engage kids with attention deficiency disorder.
I approached this program through an investigation of first influences on children in the initial stages of their development from a baby to a tod-dler - as a baby, they are most intrigued by the swinging playtoys that hung from their cots; as a toddler, they are usually taught how to rec-ognize numbers, shapes and alphabets. Through a fusion of the ideas of a square, swinging playtoy and numbers, it is my hope that this idea of an ornamental pendant lamp will be as intriguing to young kids with fleeting concentration span as it is beautiful in their rooms.
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PROTOYPE OF AN ORNAMENTAL LAMP
A concept model was assembled to investigate the structural stability of the frame and properties of the selected materials.
The model was observed to droop at its ends due to the cumulative weight that pulled down the arms of the frame. The single cardboard strip was also too weak to maintain the desired form of the lamp. Adjustments were made to use a harder material (plywood), coupled with a change in the ori-entation and thickness of the arms of the constructed frame.
ConCePt
ConCePt modeL
• A unit square forms the basic building block of each number
The ornamental lamp consists of 2 components
• A frame with arms of varying length radiating from various angles
materiaL SeLeCtion
• Acrylic sticks were selected for its inherent strength and transparent qualities
• Numbers were carved out of bleached 4-ply chipboard which was heavy enough to exert downward pressure on the acrylic strips but light enough for suspension
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• Allows overlapping of numbers to create perception of depth
• The weight of each number is simply defined by the total number of squares required for its construction• Difference in weight alters its natural suspension level in air
DECORATIVE NUMBER PIECE
STRUCTURE
ConStruCtion
The ornamental lamp was designed to resemble a fountain spray. This effect was achieved by attaching different weights to varying lengths of acrylic strips, on a frame with arms extending outwards in different directions on various planes. Due to the relatively light weight of each suspended strip, the slightest air movement will keep the numbers in motion, lending a dynamic yet light and airy feel to the lamp.
Arches are produced when the acrylic strips are in tension due to weight of the attached number pieceArms radiate in various direc-
tions to achieve a 3-dimen-sional fountain spray effect
Different weights exert varying pressures on the acrylic strips to produce interesting arches Multi-faceted shadows
17 | Francis | Lumiere de L’enfant
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