Draft Map 1
Draft Map 2
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
FIVE BEST SITES FROM THE UT ENVIRONMENT
The Bridge for Zhang Yin (interior)
The ceiling of the bridge was designed with curved components which represents the power of curve. Also simple design of the wall, the glass floor and the ramp is like a structure fold by recycled papers.
The Space Created by Using the Landscape and a Crystal Cover (Zhang Yin)
A Space was created by using the landscape and a crystal cover, which the cover will rise when the client touch on it. Glass stairs was used to entry the space. Glass and crystal material were used to represent the purity of paper.
The Elevator for Steve Jobs
This is the elevator which connected the bridge for Zhang Yin and Steve Jobs' spaces. The curve texture represents Zhang Yin's idea of power of curve and the elevator expressed Steve Jobs ' idea of power of technology and spaces.
A Bridge inside Steve Jobs' Office
This is a bridge inside one of Steve Jobs' space. The contrast between the rock material of the bridge and the glass reinforced the idea of power of spaces and glass materials.
The Dining Table Inside the Meeting Space
The table was placed at the meeting space which connected the ideas of power of Steve Jobs and Zhang Yin. The shape of it comes from the idea of Zaha's "The Sheikh Zayed Bridge". The curved strips represents the different form of paper and also expressed the power of technology.
The ceiling of the bridge was designed with curved components which represents the power of curve. Also simple design of the wall, the glass floor and the ramp is like a structure fold by recycled papers.
The Space Created by Using the Landscape and a Crystal Cover (Zhang Yin)
A Space was created by using the landscape and a crystal cover, which the cover will rise when the client touch on it. Glass stairs was used to entry the space. Glass and crystal material were used to represent the purity of paper.
The Elevator for Steve Jobs
This is the elevator which connected the bridge for Zhang Yin and Steve Jobs' spaces. The curve texture represents Zhang Yin's idea of power of curve and the elevator expressed Steve Jobs ' idea of power of technology and spaces.
A Bridge inside Steve Jobs' Office
This is a bridge inside one of Steve Jobs' space. The contrast between the rock material of the bridge and the glass reinforced the idea of power of spaces and glass materials.
The Dining Table Inside the Meeting Space
The table was placed at the meeting space which connected the ideas of power of Steve Jobs and Zhang Yin. The shape of it comes from the idea of Zaha's "The Sheikh Zayed Bridge". The curved strips represents the different form of paper and also expressed the power of technology.
MAIN IDEA BEHIND THE DESIGN
The whole UT environment contains three main parts:
1. The Bridge and the Paper like Landscape (Zhang Yin)
2. The Meeting Space (Sphere)
3. The Extended Rectangular Structure (Steve Jobs)
For Zhang Yin's Space, a paper like landscape was used to represent her paper factory and her idea of power of curve. White and light colour was mainly used for this space. The strips over the landscape is designed as a track for delivering papers within the spaces. Besides, a space was created by using the landscape and a moving crystal cover. It can be used as an office or storage of recycled papers. The Bridge was connected with a glass staircase. It contains a ceiling with curved components (power of curve). The bridge was divided into two levels with glass platform and ramps. It act like a bridge crossing the circular space of the bridge. In addition, the bridge was extended with an circular shape in order to connect the bridge with the landscape (by covering the space on the landscape). A circular glass floor was designed inside the bridge which can be see through on the landscape or the bridge (connected the two spaces). Moreover, this circular space was also created as conference office. Two elevators were placed at the edge with connected Steve Jobs' space. Also, an elevator was indicated at the corner of the landscape which brings the client to the meeting space.
For the meeting space, it is designed with a sphere shape. It's like a sphere wrap with a paper on top and rectangular shapes around it. It was connected to the upper landscape with four curved strips. A dining table which represents both clients' idea of power was placed inside with amazing lightings. There are three main gates, both entrances and exits. The left one is for the elevator for Zhang Yin, the right one is for the elevator for Steve Jobs and the back one is for the elevator which connected to the landscape.
Finally, for Steve Jobs' space, its structure was mainly designed with rectangular shapes which comes for the idea of his Apple Stores. However, it also represents the main idea of power of Steve Jobs (Spaces and Technology). Moreover, contrast of glass and rock materials was used to reinforce the idea. The whole space was a combination of six offices which are all connected with a tunnel or bridge. The major materials used for these offices which all of the them are designed from the idea of Spaces and Technology. Besides from these offices, two platform with grass are created for relaxation during brake times. Also, the green colour gives a better office environment for the client. Furthermore, two elevators were placed on the grass platform. which the right circular shape one goes to the meeting space and the other one goes to the lowest part of the space. For the elevator which looks like a laptop (or a shell), a track was design for it's path. It first goes around a wall with texture expressing the idea of power. Than it goes through a golden block (which shows the power of technology) and down to another the office designed with glass and rock structure.
ANALYSIS OF THE MAP ( WALKING PATH AND ELEVATORS)
The "Green Lines" represents the main path for the walk way.
The "Reed Lines" indicates the paths of the Elevators.
ELEVATORS, TABLE, UPPERLEVEL (SKETCHUP LINKS)
Elevator 1 &2 (Steve Jobs)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=580d5bfea199bbeb2260241895bf248d
These two elevators are recreated which doesn't looks like an apple anymore. Moreover, in order to represent Steve Jobs idea of power, crystal like of texture was used. The upper elevator joins the upper level with the lower level and the lower one joins the lower level with the meeting place (Sphere).
Elevator 3 (Steve Jobs)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=6edce5bacf71558b2260241895bf248d
The idea of this elevator comes from The Mac Book which expresses Steve Jobs idea of power of technology. However, I've made it a round shape so that it doesn't looks too ordinary. Moreover, a track was created for the elevator.
Elevator 4 (Zhang Yin)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=a3137200f27d91952260241895bf248d
This elevator was created for Zhang Yin's office. The circular strips around the elevator represents the idea of power of recycling and also the tracks of it. Moreover, the white colour of it represents the paper company of Zhang Yin. It connects the upper level and the meeting space.
Elevator 5 & 6 (Connecting the two spaces)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=9b2886aba7d6237b2260241895bf248d
These two are elevators connecting the two spaces ( upper and lower level). The texture of the track of them gives the idea of direction and power.
Table
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=f9a2398667abc6972260241895bf248d
Upper level (Zhang Yin)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=e036ef22d667cb0b2260241895bf248d
Image References:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=580d5bfea199bbeb2260241895bf248d
These two elevators are recreated which doesn't looks like an apple anymore. Moreover, in order to represent Steve Jobs idea of power, crystal like of texture was used. The upper elevator joins the upper level with the lower level and the lower one joins the lower level with the meeting place (Sphere).
Elevator 3 (Steve Jobs)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=6edce5bacf71558b2260241895bf248d
The idea of this elevator comes from The Mac Book which expresses Steve Jobs idea of power of technology. However, I've made it a round shape so that it doesn't looks too ordinary. Moreover, a track was created for the elevator.
Elevator 4 (Zhang Yin)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=a3137200f27d91952260241895bf248d
This elevator was created for Zhang Yin's office. The circular strips around the elevator represents the idea of power of recycling and also the tracks of it. Moreover, the white colour of it represents the paper company of Zhang Yin. It connects the upper level and the meeting space.
Elevator 5 & 6 (Connecting the two spaces)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=9b2886aba7d6237b2260241895bf248d
These two are elevators connecting the two spaces ( upper and lower level). The texture of the track of them gives the idea of direction and power.
Table
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=f9a2398667abc6972260241895bf248d
Upper level (Zhang Yin)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=e036ef22d667cb0b2260241895bf248d
Image References:
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