Initial Building Mass

First look at the Proposed Design


Plan View



Elevations




Perspectives





Design Hypothesis

Reasoning behind the position of the Design and it's shape.


Vector Lines are pointing in the direction of 3 specific points that create a intersecting center point. to Give the lines a magnitude based on it's relevance, a circular grid is made. Another grid is added to portray the design's objective to collect or simply suck in information. The Vector Lines are then offset to create fields that become potential spaces. 


Collage and Study Models


Feeling 

Representation of the feeling the site creates.


Study Models Associated with the Collage




Connection

Representation of what is connection.


Study Models associated with the Collage




Program

Representation of the design program


Study Models associated with the Collage




Program

The Matrix


Represents the likely Spaces with their square footage and probable connection.

Red indicates the spaces must be close in proximity
Blue indicates the spaces should be close in proximity
Green indicates it would be nice to have close in proximity


Bubble Diagram


Represents the Matrix in a visual manner

Size of the text in a Bubble and its stroke represent their relevance compared to the others
Stroke of the Line represent the relevance of connection
Filled Lines represent a connection between the spaces
Hallow Lines represent a possible connection between spaces


Precedent Study

 Insight of the previously mentioned examples.


Renzo Piano - Academy of Sciences.
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Edward Durrell Stone - Maryland Science Center.
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LYCS Architecture - CEIG Testing & Assessment Research Center.
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Henning Larsen Architects - Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research.
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Christos Passas - Phaeno Science Center
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Saucier + Perrotte, Teeple Architects - Perimeter Institute.
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Lyons - Biosciences Research Building.
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Louis Khan - Salk Institute
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Charles Correa Associates - Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown
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Cobe + Transform - Maritime Museum and Science Centre
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*Click on the image to enlarge it for better viewing.

The Images above are GIF images that change gradually to present a specific study of the building. Note that the studies are what I perceive and assume to be true for the buildings.

Based on these studies I've established some basic knowledge of space organization for Research Facilities and what king of spaces are most likely required.