Monday 31 July 2017

Week 1 - Reflective Journal





The pre-session activity of first week we were asked to introduce ourselves and share anything that might be of interest to other students in the group. This activity has foster me to reflect on what I have learnt or inspired from the recent trip to Europe. One of the reason that I love traveling is because it provides great opportunities to see and feel what is happening outside of my hometown and Australia. Although I did not particularly focus on learning about sustainability as I travel, other countries have been working on it since a long time ago. The two examples I shared on moodle were just the most obvious example that I instantly thought of when the question is being asked. However I am sure there are lot more about sustainability that is happening around us which has reflected from the examples that were posed by everyone on moodle.


This activity has inspired me to question: How green is Australia? How green is Hong Kong? Why are we seems to be so much behind than the other countries?  



I was curious about my ecological footprint after seeing Abdullah's post. It was disappointing to know that 2.6 planet Earths are needed to support my lifestyle. Shelter and food causes the most footprint from my results. I assume this is a sign that I should start eating more local and unpackaged food, and more walking!  

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Monday 3 June 2013

Week 12 - EXP 3: THE BRIDGE. Final Submission

5 real time images of the developed CryEngine3 Environment:
Top view

Entrance

Ground floor interior

Gallery/Public Spaces

First Floor

Short comments to indicate how my folly relate to my "theory":
As "the most successful public spaces are “multi-use destinations” with many attractions and activities," the internal and external galleries create new public spaces which "complement the large open exhibition forums and outdoor recreational facilities to promote a diversity of civic space, where citizens can find common ground and where ethnicity and economic tensions can go unnoticed." The bridge connected from another building runs along the school to another building is creating a "pedestrian friendly street" to provide "spaces for interpersonal interpersonal interaction and foster a sense of community that is impossible in a primarily vehicular road."

 36 textures to understand movement:

Plans and sections I used to develop my model:

Plan
Student
- Lecture Theatre x2 
- Studio Spaces x4
- Workshop x2
- Computer Labs x2
- Meeting Rooms for students x3

Staff
- Office for Academic Staff
- Office for General Staff
- Research Space for Academic Staff x2
- Meeting Room for staff x2

Library
Gallery
Cafe

Final plan:


The bridge in 3 dimension:
SketchUp model:



Images of the draft of the bridge from CryENGINE3:



Images from of my elevator from Cry ENGINE3:
The fluid character is generated through an intrinsic composition of its landscape and floor plates with the simple linear and fluid textures. 
Press "o" to go up and "p" to go down


Press "k" to go up and "l" to go down



18 Sketches - A series of 6 one point perspectives exploring the relationship between three "F-shaped" prisms in space:
An interesting short video showing a valley of my country of origin, Hong Kong.
"My intent with this project was to illustrate the grandeur of Hong Kong that most people would never get to see." - Javin Lau

Some great photographs from his blog:

Images a valley of my country of origin, Hong Kong:
"Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong’s most popular nightlife hot spots and home to over 90 restaurants and bars. The atmosphere ranges from stylish wine pairings to raucous jelly shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele."
Lan Kwai Fong




An image from CryENGINE3 inspired by a valley of my country of origin, Hong Kong:

MashUp:
As a city, Hong Kong doesn’t have it easy, impossibly dense and smothered by unsympathetic hilly terrain, hence it is aspire to raise international awareness of the importance of public space in cities. Today, Hong Kong is penetrated by a vast system of connected lobbies, walkways, and tunnels that rise and fall without any apparent relationship to ground level. To improve the quality of their public spaces as Hong Kong suffers from a lack of social space, we can apply the “Placemaking methodology” to advance the development of cities where people of all income groups, social classes and ages can live safely, happily and in economic security.
The most successful public spaces are “multi-use destinations” with many attractions and activities, for example, the internal and external courtyards create new public spaces of an intimate scale which complement the large open exhibition forums and outdoor recreational facilities to promote a diversity of civic spaces, where citizens can find common ground and where ethnicity and economic tensions can go unnoticed. Also, creating more pedestrian-friendly streets in general will provide spaces for interpersonal interaction and foster a sense of community that is impossible in a primarily vehicular road, and this can be achieved in Zaha Hadid’s new Innovation Tower where the route through the building becomes a clear upward cascade of showcases and events allowing the student or visitor to visually covet and engage work and exhibits throughout its circulation passage.

Sources:
  1. Rackard , Nicky. "Cities Without Ground: A Hong Kong Guidebook" 28 Mar 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed 23 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/352543
  2. Furuto , Alison. "Innovation Tower, Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Zaha Hadid Architects" 28 Oct 2012.ArchDaily. Accessed 24 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/279631
  3. Porada , Barbara. "Ten Ways to Transform Cities through Placemaking & Public Spaces" 21 Apr 2013.ArchDaily. Accessed 24 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/362988

Link to SketchUp model:


Link to CrtENGINE3 file:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jxcvsit4nu2ajor/9P3w_GTkn-

Students feedback sheets:



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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Week 11 - EXP 3: THE BRIDGE. Plan

Plans and sections I used to develop my model:


Plan
Student
- Lecture Theatre x2 
- Studio Spaces x4
- Workshop x2
- Computer Labs x2
- Meeting Rooms for students x3

Staff
- Office for Academic Staff
- Office for General Staff
- Research Space for Academic Staff x2
- Meeting Room for staff x2

Library
Gallery
Cafe

First rough plan:
Final plan:



 2 images of my first draft of the bridge:

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Wednesday 15 May 2013

Week 10 - EXP 3: THE BRIDGE. The Elevators

Images from of my elevator from Cry ENGINE3:
First elevator:
Press "o" to go up and "p" to go down


Press "k" to go up and "l" to go down
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Tuesday 7 May 2013

Week 9 - EXP 3: THE BRIDGE. 18 Sketch perspectives

A series of 6 one point perspectives exploring the relationship between three "F-shaped" prisms in space:


Architectural theories:

An interesting short video showing a valley of my country of origin, Hong Kong.
"My intent with this project was to illustrate the grandeur of Hong Kong that most people would never get to see." - Javin Lau
Hong Kong is Home. from Javin Lau on Vimeo.

Some great photographs from his blog:
http://javinlau.tumblr.com/

Other blogs:
This is Hong Kong, Tsing Ma Bridge ( Explored Aug 3, 2011 )

  • "I don't think many people leave Hong kong to come visit Lamma Island, but it is a nice Jaunt. There is a nice hiking path around the island and it ends at this little harbor. There's lots of good and the reflections around sunset are a treat." - Trey Ratcliff
    http://www.stuckincustoms.com/category/travel/china/lamma-island/
Boats on Lamma IslandI don't think many people leave Hong Kong to come visit Lamma Island, but it is a nice jaunt. There is a nice hiking path around the island and it ends at this little harbor. There's lots of food and the reflections around sunset are a treat.- Trey RatcliffRead the entire entry here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
"Lan Kwai Fong is one of Hong Kong’s most popular nightlife hot spots and home to over 90 restaurants and bars. The atmosphere ranges from stylish wine pairings to raucous jelly shots and the food on offer is as diverse as the clientele."
Lan Kwai Fong




An image from CryENGINE3 inspired by a valley of my country of origin, Hong Kong:


MashUp:
As a city, Hong Kong doesn’t have it easy, impossibly dense and smothered by unsympathetic hilly terrain, hence it is aspire to raise international awareness of the importance of public space in cities. Today, Hong Kong is penetrated by a vast system of connected lobbies, walkways, and tunnels that rise and fall without any apparent relationship to ground level. To improve the quality of their public spaces as Hong Kong suffers from a lack of social space, we can apply the “Placemaking methodology” to advance the development of cities where people of all income groups, social classes and ages can live safely, happily and in economic security.
The most successful public spaces are “multi-use destinations” with many attractions and activities, for example, the internal and external courtyards create new public spaces of an intimate scale which complement the large open exhibition forums and outdoor recreational facilities to promote a diversity of civic spaces, where citizens can find common ground and where ethnicity and economic tensions can go unnoticed. Also, creating more pedestrian-friendly streets in general will provide spaces for interpersonal interaction and foster a sense of community that is impossible in a primarily vehicular road, and this can be achieved in Zaha Hadid’s new Innovation Tower where the route through the building becomes a clear upward cascade of showcases and events allowing the student or visitor to visually covet and engage work and exhibits throughout its circulation passage.

Sources:

  1. Rackard , Nicky. "Cities Without Ground: A Hong Kong Guidebook" 28 Mar 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed 23 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/352543
  2. Furuto , Alison. "Innovation Tower, Hong Kong Polytechnic University / Zaha Hadid Architects" 28 Oct 2012.ArchDaily. Accessed 24 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/279631
  3. Porada , Barbara. "Ten Ways to Transform Cities through Placemaking & Public Spaces" 21 Apr 2013.ArchDaily. Accessed 24 Jun 2013. http://www.archdaily.com/362988

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