Blueprinting with Aaeesha

For my primary research I visited David Wilson library in the University of Leicester. The library was designed by the architectural firm, Associated Architects in 2008. Upon arriving at the University, it was quite easy to find the library following the signs, it was about a 2 minutes walk from the main entrance. I was able to notice the library right away as it stood out from all the other architecture on the campus. The building looked more modern as it had been recently done compared to the decades old architecture that has most likely been there since the opening of the university.     The most prominent feature in the building is its extensive use of glass all around. The glass panels allow natural light to flow into the interior. It also doubles in function as windows which will allow air to come in and increase ventilation. The building also has a geometric and symmetrical shape creating a visually balanced appearance. The combination of the glass and the clean lines o...

I worked on creating a 3D version of my design and exploring other versions in 3D aswell. I used cardboard to create these works For the first prototype, I started by cutting out the pieces for the first floor of the building I then glued the pieces together making sure to curve the edges of the left side like I had dome in my drawing     At this point the first floor was done so I started working on the second one. I glued the parts directly onto the first block I made using the same process           I then assembled the parts for the roof. As it is an overhanging roof I was careful with the measurements so it could meet at an angle aswell        This is the final result of the prototype: I created two more prototypes after this The second one was from my ideas of having the second floor overhang and also having a curved roof   The third prototype came from the idea of stacking the books in a misaligned order   I persona...