After speaking with my tutor I received some feedback on my original sketches and on how to improve them. My sketches came out looking one dimensional and I was not really able to convey them as a building rather than a shape. This post will show my progress on correcting that.
In order for me to get some inspiration on creating better drawings I looked at some architects I liked and tried to replicate their drawings in my own style and vision of how I wanted the theatre hall to look.
I first looked at Francis Kéré who is an African architect who inspires me with his innovative use of local materials and manpower in the creation of his works.
The first work I looked at was Xylem.
While attempting to produce my own version of this work I liked how the roof slanted up so I thought of making the petals of my building in that motion. I also had the idea of hidden windows in the back of my mind when attempting my designs so I thought it would look nice blended in with the petals. I also wanted to make the door as though it was part of the design itself. I wanted it to blend in with the building as well.
This is the final reproduced drawing taking inspiration from the Xylem.
For the second design, I also looked at another work by Francis known as the Serpentine Pavilion. This is located in Kensington gardens, London and he was inspired by a tree in his hometown where different members of his community would gather. By creating this design he hoped to bring people together and connect them with nature. (ArchDaily, 2017)
When creating my own version I took the main inspiration from the shape. When thinking of how to include the flower elements I decided to make the petals come down around the building. So instead of it being a part of the original building I made it more decorative than functional
This is the reproduced drawing taking inspiration from the serpentine pavilion.
After looking at Francis Kéré's work I decided to look at actual theatre halls aswell. I looked at the Zhengzhou grand theatre located in China. It contains both a concert hall and an opera hall and two other multifunctional halls. The design wanted to convey the image of a majestic boat.
For this one, I especially liked the idea of a cut out facade at the front. I also took the oval shape and made it into a dome and implemented the flowers to surround it.This is the reproduced drawing taking inspiration from the Zhengzhou grand theatre
The last design I did took inspiration from the Harbin Opera House located in China which is surrounded by the Songhua River of Harbin. "Embedded within Harbin’s wetlands, the Harbin Opera House was designed in response to the force and spirit of the northern city’s untamed wilderness and frigid climate. Appearing as if sculpted by wind and water, the building seamlessly blends in with nature and the topography—a transfusion of local identity, art, and culture" (ArchDaily, 2015)
I mainly liked the structure of this one and how it looks like it's flowing. I took that form and transformed it into petals instead. I also liked the use of light in the building and used that idea in my drawing as well.
I think using this method to get inspiration helped me to draw better structures. I decided on the second drawing that was inspired by the Zhengzhou grand theatre as my final concept and I will continue to show the design process in my next posts
References
ArchDaily (2017). Diébédo Francis Kéré’s Serpentine Pavilion Opens in Sun-Drenched London – But Will Come Alive During Rain. [online] ArchDaily. Available at: https://www.archdaily.com/874091/diebedo-francis-kere-serpentine-pavilion-opens-london-will-come-alive-when-it-rains [Accessed 5 May 2024].
ArchDaily (2015). Harbin Opera House / MAD Architects. [online] ArchDaily. Available at: https://www.archdaily.com/778933/harbin-opera-house-mad-architects [Accessed 5 May 2024].
These are a big improvement, much more imaginative and give a better sense of space and form.
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