The random forms were turned into simplified structural members allowing for the complete construction of the academic complex along the east elevation of the building. The entire South quarter is completed, only glass furniture and materials needing to be added. This contains Academic offices, Dean's office, meeting rooms, a lecture theatre and staff kitchenette.
The NE quarter is nearing completion with the open-air courtyard becoming more detailed, sophisticated and interconnected. A second open-air lecture theatre was constructed alongside various ramps and lifts. The section was also grounded for structural integrity but work still remains... Mainly with regards to detailing the outdoor study spaces, Chris suggested a Caffe which is a possibility I am open to examining. I am also thinking about not overusing my cubist balustrades and so will need to examine another mechanism to close off the space. The biggest issue is with entry, I have no idea how I'm going to create an atrium/foyer/lobby and in which orientation I will do so. The structure has presented me with a possible envelope which I hope to examine and execute effectively.
Similar issues arise in the SE quarter which now has all of its connecting ramps in place, however much of the SW is incomplete as is the proposed entrance form union road so its unlikely I can make many useful comments about this simply due to the intuitive nature fo the design process.
I'm very happy with the connections within the central hall they convey a sense of space and the complexity is still perversive whilst the ramps provide functionality add sophistication curves to reduce the curvilinear normalcy of expectation. I have defined more spaces which is nice, but it's getting late so i won't really be writing up all of the details... always enjoy!
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