Process for the Final

Process work for the creation of the final presentation. Images show the development of spaces in the model and drawdle as the combination of earth and void begin to create the spaces within the avant-garde film archive.

Looking at Some Details

 Preparing for the final design by looking closer at the main public entrance area and design of the courtyards. I was looking at a way to transition from the exterior into the main/lobby space with a 3 foot change in elevation. This would involve possible passing the ticket booth and concession stand while creating a seamless and accessible entrance. Additionally, I was looking at the proportions and materiality for the courtyard spaces; experimenting with a stone facade similar to that found on the walls by the library in contrast with glass and tress from the area.

Continuing on with the design process there remain some issues that need to be resolved. For example, how you enter the building, what the facade looks like on the surface of the earth, how certain spaces are emphasized, and how natural light enters, are questions that I will be asking myself in an attempt to resolve some of the finer details of the design. For the pin up I had made a drawdle, illustrating some of the sectional properties of the courtyard spaces and their relationship to one another.

Grids and Courtyards

Moving forward by coordinating the courtyard spaces within the grid surface to create a more organized ground facade. Additionally working with organizing the circulation and looking at perspective views.

Sketching potential layout of spaces to fits within the grid

Axon of the main stairs at the entrance.

Design Pin-up

The repetition of the courtyards and manipulating the ways in which light enters the building begin to take form in the following sketches, plans, and sections. The circulation begins to take on a labyrinth quality and perhaps even lends itself to circling back around towards the entry sequence. Moving forward spaces need to be worked out in relation to each other in addition to the ground and surrounding buildings.

Experimenting With Light

Experimenting with techniques to let light in from above...

Light and Movement

Moving Forward

Pushing the design process further I wanted to experiment with bringing moments of nature and open courtyards to the attention of the visitor in such a way that they appear to create a sequence. Additionally I wanted to give some of the circulation spaces more volume and organization.

Perhaps I should look more into how light can reach the spaces to begin to play with the transitions between light and dark.

Mid Review

In developing the design for the film archive I was using inspiration from the previously created drawdle in addition to experimenting with some film techniques. The film techniques included jumpcut, mise-en-abime, and parallel reversal. Through these techniques I was trying to mimics moments that reappear later or spaces/ circulation sequences that become shifted from one another. Moving forward it was suggested that I begin to push these ideas further especially in regards to exploiting the ideas of dark and light to explore the ideas of spatial boundaries. Additionally, the reduplication of a courtyard sequence could perhaps be used to create moments of surrealism and temporary confusion to ignite a sense of exploration.

Digging and Subtracting

Staring to create plans and sections for the film archive by digging underground and subtracting volumes from the earth to create spaces.

Developing Forms for the Film Archive

Some sketches and first drawing for the film archive at UNAM in Mexico City. Forms were inspired from the previously created drawdle and film terms. Ideas for inspiration include;

Asynchronization/ asynchronous sound: occurs when sound is either intentionally or unintentionally out of sync with the image. It serves to disrupt time and space.

Jump cut: abrupt cut between two shots that calls attention to itself, does not match shots seamlessly. It jars the sensibilities and makes the spectator wonder where the narrative has gone. A disorientation effect

Mise-en-abime: reduplication of images. This mirroring can get to the point where meaning can be rendered unstable and in this respect can be seen as part of the process of deconstruction.

Parallel reversal: closing sequence parallels or repeats an earlier one.