Experiment 2 - Concepts

Experiment 2 - Concepts

Olson Kundig

1. Architecture is the intersection between the poetic and the rational
2. Contradictory objectives; open to environment, yet closed to create privacy
3. A space is not constrained by area inside the building, a space is shaped by it
4. Architecture is a movement and it transforms its surroundings
5. References homes as primitive places
6. Architecture must be as intimate as a family member

Buckminster Fuller

1. There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you its going to be a butterfly
2. Love is metaphysical gravity
3. Ideals of ephemeralisation; "doing more and more with less and less until you can do everything with nothing”
4. Simplicity is the true measure of complexity
5. Reorganising the environment for prosperity
6. Nature is trying very hard to make us succeed, but nature does not depend on us. We are not the only experiment

3D Model

Rolex x Christian Benner - Beautiful Rendering

Rolex - Above

Christian Benner - Below

(Some images displayed through glass walls to display underground volume)

Visualisation of mid/below architectural mass

Three Videos - Rolex x Christian Benner Conceptual showroom

Three videos displaying the Rolex x Christian Benner conceptual showroom. #1 #2 #3

Rolex x Christian Benner Final Model

Custom textures used in model

Above:   Delicate - Exterior walls encasing Rolex display. The intricate nature of the texture perfectly complements the natural shapes of the structure. When observed from a distance, it can be seen as a stone like texture, emanating a sense of sturdiness. Though upon closer inspection, the 'delicate nature' of the texture gives a sense of lightness and intricate workmanship.

Middle: Old - Pavers leading from below ground to above ground. An old texture, with a new twist, seamlessly connects the building to the earth.

Below:   Marble - Floor of Christian Benner showroom area. The earthly nature of Christian Benner's custom clothing is reflected nicely in this texture, giving a grounded nature to the showroom.
               Burnt - Display pad for Christian Benner jackets. This texture is intended to parallel one of Christian Benner's design techniques, where he lights his articles on fire to create one of a kind pieces.

Staircase concepts - Sketching to Rendering

Staircase concepts - Sketching to Rendering

Design Draft 2 - Dynamic/Move

The YouTube video of Zaha Hadid's 2020 Olympic Stadium are exemplified in these designs.