Concept Modification

Original two concepts:

Planar elements for harmonization with existing landscape

Minimal skin and bones framework to reveal the individual character

Revised Concept:

Combining a basic skeletal Structure with planar form in different elements to encourage an evolution within a design that incorporates the needs of a wide variety of people.

The Chosen Set

Sketch sets

Sketch Models

Sketch up models of two of the axonometric sketches:

Lumion models of two of the axonometric sketches:

Axonometric Sketches

Six sketches from two different angles and the concepts that they relate to.

Architect's Concepts

Mies Van Der Rohe

• Limiting excess and clutter to emphasize open space
• Planar elements for harmonization with existing landscape
• Minimal skin and bones framework to reveal the individual character
• Unification achieved without ornamentation through the character of enclosed space
• Reducing distractions to emphasize the beauty in essential elements of our lives

Nathalie de Vries (of MVRDV)

• Reuse of materials for Sustainability
• Challenging existing thinking through optimizing design solutions
• Focus on urban landscape and the public realm
• Radical investigative spatial research
• Multicultural habitat for a rich social life
• Turn urbanism into landscape architecture

Final SketchUp model

SketchUp model of final design:

Sketch up model in basic colour showing the form of the monuments and the meeting area

Top view of the design in monochrome

Note: The long structures that extend out the back will be mostly covered by the land form behind the design