Another interesting quote I came across:

“Places we remember and places we anticipate are mingled in present time. Memory and anticipation in fact, constitute the real perspective of space, giving it depth.”_ Aldo Van Eyck 

This describes the relationship between time and space in adaptive reuse architecture.

I have been reading through some theory on adaptive reuse during the past week. Here are some quotes that I found interesting.

“out of the encounter between old envelope and new requirements and means, a unique object will be born- one which is no mere juxtaposition, but a synthesis from the point of view of both construction and architecture”_Claude Soucy

This basically means that the use to which any building has been converted to, has to feature some sort of symbolic content equivalent to that found in the original use.

Computers Rendering Assignment with Autocad

Using different rendering programs I will be rendering the same image just to see the render quality I can produce from these programs. Not too bad I must admit; good illumination of space and reflection from materials. The next render will be from 3D Studio Max, stay tuned; here is the original image enlarged.

 

Photo Friday: its really becoming 'A Thing'

An attempt to connect with Nature :-)

Here is a great example of adaptive reuse locally. The Orlando Towers in Soweto, Gauteng Province.

Its not only great African murals painted on the towers but they are also used for extreme sports such as bungee jumping, abseiling, zip lining and a pendulum swing. At the base of the towers there is a popular entertainment centre. Talk about an exceptional tourist attraction!

Did some conceptualising with inspiration from local and international precedents. Even started playing with some logo designs for the proposed identity.

Some of the design diagrams; Contextual analysis: macro and micro

Enough "fun", back to the work. A little update on the weeks past.

Meet my design mates #BTech2015... I swear its not as fun as it looks

One of my favourite examples of adaptive reuse: Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore by Merkx+Girod Architecten

If you would like to read more on this project go to:

Research done; courtesy of a lady named Carol from the Africana Library.

Building Choice: The Port Elizabeth Railway Station. An amazing display of Port Elizabeth's heritage.

Talk about Old-New Interface.