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Space Narratives

I conducted a comprehensive case study on Cardiff University's Bute Building, analysing architectural elements and using this knowledge to creatively reimagine a spatial environment.

PHASE 1

EXPLORING THE FORM AND SPACE OF THE BUILDING

I translated the section and annotated how to space was originally used. I then added the new additions to the building in pencil and wrote out the measurements to help understand the scale.

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SECTION 3

1:100 Line Drawing

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Physical Lab Sketch

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SECTION 3

1:100 Measurements and spatial organisation 

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Library Study Space Sketch

PHASE 2

TRANSLATING THE BUILDING

When imagining the space as my own I converted the physics lab into a cinema room as the room is partially underground it optimises more space for the step cinema seating.

I transformed the seminar room into a social area with a cafe and the library into a quiet relaxing area with sleeping pods and bean bags.

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SECTION 3

1:100 Section of the original building

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SECTION 3

1:100 Section of my additions to the building

PHASE 3

MEDIATING THE BUILDING

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PHASE 4

MODELLING THE SPACE

When imagining the space as my own I converted the physics lab into a cinema room as the room is partially underground it optimises more space for the step cinema seating.

I transformed the seminar room into a social area with a cafe and the library into a quiet relaxing area with sleeping pods and bean bags.

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