WILLIAM MACKENZIE: FINAL IMAGES AND 3D WAREHOUSE/LUMION LINK

FINAL IMAGES

The new school's architecture consists of a number of rectilinear blocks extruding out of the ground and forming large interior spaces. The blocks are defined by a large concrete scaffold-like structure which allows for completely open interiors. On the sides, large trusses are added to allow the blocks to lift off the ground and give lightness to the strong forms and glazing allows the public a complete view into the school.

The western blocks' angling allows a monumental stair to be integrated into the roof form and lead the UNSW public to be lead up onto the roof garden. The entrance for the students of the school follows the blocks forms and closes into the space as opposed to the public entrance which opens up into the garden space. The school bridges the public into architecture and to interact with the students.

The lecture hall is placed on the basement level and follows the same circular form as the spiral stair. Amphitheatre seating is a more casual way of conducting the lecture but it is pushed down with working areas into the basement, creating a dichotomy between the upstairs with strong public interaction and the inter-faculty social interaction downstairs.

The upstairs garden roof allows the architecture school to strongly engage with the public by creating a dynamic greenspace into the UNSW environment as well as allowing a place of quiet contemplation, elevated far above Anzac Parade for the architecture students to relax and distance themselves from the stresses of their course.

The entire ground floor is dedicated to the architecture school's library. Public engagement and knowledge of architecture is poor and the library acts as a conduit for the public to begin learning the importance of architecture. Large sitting stairs sit on the bottom of the large blocks and are spaces for architects and the public to sit with each other and promote interaction.

ADDITIONAL IMAGES

Entrance and stepped seating within the first floor library. The monumental stairs create an undulating, distinctive wooden roof for the entrance from the main UNSW walkway.

The balcony of Squarehouse connects directly to the green public roof of the new school. This shares this new relaxation space with the students of Squarehouse which will allow the two faculties to engage indirectly as well as through general interdisciplinary classes which are programmed for the new faculty.

The architecture trusses create allow the architecture to rise high above the ground and create distinctive forms on the outside of the blocks. The building invites the inquisitiveness of the public by allowing a direct line of site through into the building and its activities.