Model: 3d analysis and light study

From this viewpoint, it is apparent that light penetrates well through the design; all the way back to the rear courtyard, primarily via the open modular skylights. This also shows the 'depth of layers' in the modular aspect of the design.
This is a perspective view of the entrance looking on to the main gallery. As is shown, from different angles, the modular facade that breaks the main gallery space at the interior gives a more compact interior feel at this angle. The facade of the workshops with their openings is also designed to be 'pictures' that compliment the sculptures that will be displayed.
This is a study of the front facade on an exterior level. As can be seen the play of light sets the facade alight, in the evenings this building will look beautiful.
A light study of the skylight. The skylight gives a radiating glow amongst the main gallery, a perfect place to place a statue.
A light study of the interior courtyards light capacity. With a view from the front, the courtyard sets out to do want it needs to, it brings an extra layering to the building, the light inlet sets the stairs and the interior modular facade alight, in the evenings artificial light here also will draw viewers with its beauty.
A more 'intense' anaylsis. As is shown, heavy artificial light however, will not be effective, sombre lighting is needed to set the building alight.
A study of the 'roof holes' in the rear of the building. The modular design of the roof elements is shown here.
Again from the rear looking forward to the front. The modular aspect of the openings is shown here.
The elevation of the roof levels, shown from the side. Each module of the building, 'main gallery', 'stair gallery', 'courtyard area', 'apartments', is shown. Also light inlets at both ends for the apartment and the main gallery are designed to give some extra depth to the building, via light.
Front on light study in section. As is shown,the quality of light varies between differing spaces, showing many different oppurtunities for the artist to display works of all kinds. Also the levels and modules are shown well here. The buildings section is designed to speak to the plan in this regard, both are modular. Also the balcony spaces that 'encapsulate' the sculpture spaces, are shown.
The same analysis treated on the long gallery section, this highlights of this are the openings that stand out, the quality of light in this section is much 'darker' in a sense, a design aspect that is key to giving the building some depth and layering of circulation.
Front on light study in birdseye, this shows the quality of light penetrates through to the rear of the building.
Front on light study analysis, shown from street level. As is shown, even with little light, the play of shadow and facade highlights the different gallery spaces here

Drawings

ground floor 1:100

first floor 1:100

1:100 cross section: 'modular facade'

Modular longitudanal section, 1:100

Room light study, main gallery 1:50

Perspective: 1st floor viewing gallery

Perspective: Main gallery looking in

Perspective: courtyard looking towards stairs

Precedent and development; site model and context.

I deduced two key points from Gormleys drawings and sculpture that would suit the design well; modulation and large spaces which were encased by platforms on which complimentary drawing could surround large lifeless statues. I picked the Yale art Gallery front facade as a starting point of modulation, 5 equal sectors on which to base my modules, the development then continued from this modular aspect to create a continous space with 4 main parts, the main gallery, the stair gallery, the courtyard; and the apartment. With these in mind; a ground plan was developed using two flanking corridor spaces encapsulating large open spaces. The front facade was then developed and tested with the site, it seemed to work well.

Artist and narrative;

From the client description, a person who displays art away from the mainstream i immediately thought human sculpture due to the bustling and cosmopolitan nature of the site. I eventually settled on a sculptor who focuses on the opposite, isolation, clean cold precision and mechanical like forms; Antony Gormley, a sculptor from the UK. I thought that the compliments and contrasts of the artworks displayed would compliment newtown well; and leave much room for interpretation. Gormley uses drawings as a means of developing and compliment his sculpture; and i was to intergrate this into my design.

From the context of the site; the client description and my artist, i developed the following narrative to base my design.

" A measured and quiet artist envelops himself in modular logic, a retreat and safe vantage amongst urban chaos ".

Site analysis: group study