Final Model

My final model below plays with many different elements of geometry and materiality, Glass, simple shapes and columns are prominent in my final model as i was aiming for a open and light construction. I have three sets of stairs instead of two sets to enable movement in my model to be made with a specific structure. The sets of stairs connect through movement the underground work-space, gallery and above ground work-space effectively so a person moving through the model can experience all three spaces. 

Their is a clear datum in my model but this datum is challenged as the model is not separated by it but rather it is used as a design element. The above ground and below ground are connected through the stair and also through the use of columns which run from above ground to below ground creating in sense one single space instead of three separate spaces. 

The choice of glass  in my material selection is crucial as it plays a major part in allowing the structure to be light and inviting. The glass also acts a method of connection between the three spaces as it enables a continuous flow and movement to be made. 

Each stair set is very different in terms of design and materiality but they are connected in their purpose. The stair that goes from below ground to above ground is a long linear set of stainless steel stairs that is very industrial the open glass space above allows a person to view down below to the stairs allowing the staircase to act as a focus and essential design point, in the below ground work space. 

The second set of stairs near the underground staircase is a spiral wooden staircase that flows from the underground one acting as a continuous structure. The spiral stairs adds some contrast to the structure but its maintains to remain apart of the structure as a whole. 

The third set of stairs goes from the back of the above ground work space into the gallery area these glass stairs acts as an extension of the above ground workspace but also provides a stage for the artwork to be seen from a alternate point of view. This set was inspired by the TKTS staircase in Duffy Square New York. I was inspired by the idea of TKTS being a stage to witness the world around i took this concept and tried to recreate the idea in my design. 

The structure although simple connects through movement and design the underground work space, gallery and the above ground work-space, the stairs arre essential in doing this but material choice also plays a major part.