Floorplan and Section/Elevation and Perspective

The circle in the center of the plan is the sculpture.

Perspectives of schematic design

I have been drawing plans, sections and perspectives to try and convey my ideas. It has been very difficult to express my vision. I am presuming this is due to the size of the space and the level changes as well as the openness between the two floors. Here are a few perspectives. The first and second sketches are views from the lower floor looking upward. The third is a view from the upper level.

The two bridges are encased in rectangular glass walls formed by triangles. The undersides of the bridges are used for lighting. Also the posts are enclosed in columns that include interesting lighting for the restaurant.

In the center of the lower floors there is a large lighted metal sculpture, that resembles cotton fibers being twisted together to form thread, that rises up through the opening to the upper level.

The stores will be more like stalls. You will have to walk through one to get to the next. I haven't completely worked this out yet.

Process of schematic design

My group is exploring the idea of bridges spanning across the space to connect shops at varying levels. We also want to open up the space and use the lower level as a restaurant. These are very rough sketches of plan ideas.

Desk Critiques Sept. 26

Today I talked with Ruby about her project. She had some very descriptive drawings of her space and discussed how their group is using graffiti as a concept. The bright colored glass and other decorative panes in the tall windows reinforce the concept. Also, graffiti artists will have their work displayed on 8 ft. wide space surrounding a void where you can see down on the lower floors.

I talked with Ruby, Lauren and Ashley W. about my project. My group (Allison, Cristina and Myself) is pursuing the idea of an industrial look for Revolution Mill. We want to use a walking bridge to connect the shops on the upper levels. We will use railing with steel cables and ramps from the bridge to the shops on each side. In my version of how the bridge will connect to the shops, the ramps at the uppermost point of the walking bridge will connect to the shops on the upper floor. The ramps on the lower section of the walking bridge will connect to the shops at mid-level. All of this will overlook the basement where a restaurant will be located. The bridge will also provide lighting with a magical quality for the restaurant. We still have more to figure out but I think we have a strong idea to work with.

Armory Theatre in Portland Oregon

This theatre in Portland, Oregon has the industrial quality we want to invoke back into Revolution Mill. We are exploring the idea of a bridge spanning the length of the large section our studio has been assigned to design.

In this image, the rectangular space is given a more dynamic appearance by the arrow shaped cables spanning the width of the space.

http://pearldistrict.com/portland-armory.html

An Arcade Type Mall in Victoria Australia

Allison, Cristina and I were discussing using skylights in Revolution Mill (a suggestion by Allison) as one way to bring in more light and provide some interesting play between light and shadow. This image is not exactly the way we talked about, but is a good example anyway. It appears to be a renovation of an old structure, which is also similar to our project challenge.

http://ringle.googlepages.com/Arcade.JPG/Arcade-full.jpg

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Rev. Mill More Photos

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Revolution Mill Second Visit Photos

Fixtures for a Chocolatier or Gourmet Candy Store

http://www.carolinaconfectionery.com/ This photo is to show storage that might be necessary in a confectionery shop.

http://www.belvederechocates.com/ This photo is to show a necessary fixture in a candy store or chocolatier. Their website has excellent information chocolate and about how to store chocolates so freshness is maintained.

Joist Framing

Fan

Three Wood Supports

Knot on a Post

Wood Flooring

Queen Victoria Market - Melbourne, Australia

While on a trip to Melbourne, Australia in August, 2006, I visited the Queen Victoria Market at the center of the city of Melbourne. This is a market that has both indoor and outdoor components. The market comprises a large corner of a city block. Both the enclosed buildings and the outdoor market covered by an awning attached to iron posts. Under the huge awning, on the weekend, rows and rows of booths sell mens and womens apparel, toys, electronics, etc. Some are made in Australia. Most are not. Under the awning during business days, only fresh produce is sold daily while the enclosed buildings remain open during the week and weekends. At the indoor market, there are delis, butchers, bakeries, candy shops and all sorts of ethnic foods available. This outdoor/indoor market is extremely popular. It is accessible by public transportation. There is not a large parking lot. Also, there is not enough seating around the food building.

Grand Bazaar - Instanbul, Turkey

One of the many pathways of Kapalıçarşı (Grand Bazaar / Covered Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey.
It's a labyrinth of 4000 shops lining up the flanks of 58 covered streets.

Lots of natural light filters in through the large, high windows. The architecture and merchindise are native to the area. Also, the blues, yellows and oranges compliment one another and the merchandise. Although wares are displayed along the walls, there is still plenty of space for shoppers to walk. Also, there seems to be a wide variety of merchandise.

Purple Clouds Photo Stream

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/482136624_bb3ccaaba8_o.jpg&imgrefurl=http://flickr.com/photos/purplecloud/482136624/&h=2400&w=1596&sz=163&hl=en&start=17&sig2=p2-o87nyTUxyL9K-5hzjxg&um=1&usg=__IVRcE7MsXIcDraPgkhzqfsMzUG4=&tbnid=9fNhPBkhmngWhM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=100&ei=yYTRSMiYA4qMuAXloZHRDg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dshopping%2Bplazas%26imgsz%3Dhuge%26ndsp%3D21%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

Tanukikoji Shopping Street in Sapporo

03-05-01 Tanukikoji Shopping Street in Sapporo
http://www.cis.nctu.edu.tw/~whtsai/Japan_Hokkaido/Summary_of_Trip/Webpages_Summary_of_Trip/originalimages/03-05-01%20Tanukikoji%20Shopping%20Street%20in%20Sapporo.JPG
This appears to be an arcade,a type of enclosed urban shopping center. It has an arched ceiling and rows of shops on either side of the main pedestrian path. I see repetition and rhythm in the signage and lighting as well as the columns.

Night Market in Beijing

I took these photos at food market in downtown Beijing (April 2008) that sells everything from starfish on a stick to fried scorpian. I won't mention the fried snake, eel or grasshoppers. The market is very clean and well lit. It is fun and festive even if you are not brave enough to partake of the fare. Across the busy street are clothing stores, restaurants, and electronics stores.

PROGRAMMING PROPOSAL

Challenge Three: Mill Reveal - Market Research

This is Grand Central Station in NYC. I suppose it would fall under the category of a plaza or village center. GCS, along with access to train terminals, has kiosks, exclusive shops, gift shops, coffee shops and a food court. The food court is on a level below the shopping area. There are about three different entrances to the station.

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/mimages/HolidayFair_1.jpg

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/mimages/HolidayFair_3.jpg

Central Market Grill

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/go/fb/guide/store.cfm?StoreInstanceID=2138798454&StoreID=2137033092&MallID=745

Revolution Mill Project - Misc

Revolution Mills Project _ Systems, Decay and Reuse