Project 1 - Community Hub

3D view of community hub

INTRODUCTION
The first project for the year involves "out of the box" thinking with regards to providing shelter. It should be a small, low tech, low cost, sustainable, multi-funtional and easily assembled structure that will act as the prototype for a public landmark facility. This landmark may be repeated in a variety of  community locations.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • A masonry service core of 1m sqr and 5m high must be lockable after hours.
  • Its main function is the provision of a wi-fi spot.
  • In addition to this function, you may select any 3 of the following functions (my chosen functions are highlighted in red);
    • Homework
    • Creative performance
    • Play
    • Meeting
    • Shelter
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • The basic structure must be a lockable masonry core of 1m sqr and 5m high with an access panel.
  • The remainder of the structure must contain gum poles and marine ply as the main materials - these are provided for free.
  • The technology must allow for a flexible structure to suit various locations and climatic conditions.
  • It must allow simple assembly with unsophisticated equipment.
  • Pay attention to the junctions between various elements.
  • Foundation conditions will be confirmed by the lecturers.


Plan section and 3D View of community hub
The shelter serves as the link between the meeting and homework areas towards the masonry wifi tower. The heights from finish floor level to underside of beam/ceiling all differ in the different spaces. This creates a sense of hierarchy. The floor is "lifted" in the homework area and ceiling lower to create privacy. In the meeting area the floor is the lowest and ceiling is heigher. This space is very open, but is sub-divided to create privacy between each meeting space and at the same time create a "free" open space. The covered shelter serves as a link to masonry wifi tower. It is central (between meeting and homework areas) and divides the meeting and homework spaces.

Elevations of community hub

Process and developmental sketches


Model 1

Model 2

Model 3

Model 4



 Model 5


Final Model
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