Final Design on sketch up

Final sketch up design

Further sketch up ideas

After looking at the work of  Anish Kapoor's tunnel material I have tried to create a tunnnel through my kiosk which will control the flow of customers through the kiosk.

These initial concepts show how the people will move through the space. there is an entrance to the kiosk which goes directly past the serving counter and then either leads straight back outside or into the inflatable indoor seating area.

Anish Kapoor

Anish Kapoor is one of my favorite artist's, while researching inflatable architecture I came across Anish Kapoor collaboration with Japanese architect Arata Isozaki.

http://www.dezeen.com/2013/09/26/ark-nova-by-arata-isozaki-and-anish-kapoor-completes/

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 The project entitled Ark Nova, is inflatable concert hall that was designed to tour japan traveling to regions of country that were affected by the the earthquake and tsunami of 2011. The design incorporates two aspects of my design proposal, portability and inflatables. This project also brought to mind past work of Anish Kapoor. mainly his tunnel works.

Dirty Corner:

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/images/images_2/anita/anishk01.jpg

The Farm:

http://assets4.howtospendit.ft-static.com/images/b0/d9/23/b0d9232a-750d-4af5-ab08-b4e10351f9ee_seven_hundred.jpeg

Marsyas:

Sketches of this work from concept to design can be found on Anish Kapoor's website: http://anishkapoor.com/156/Marsyas.html


Anish Kapoors tunnel work has influenced my design, to have a similar element through my design which will break up the form and give a direction for customers to pass through the kiosk to the exit and seating area.

Anish Kapoor has a work of art in Nottingham The Sky Mirror which is outside the Nottingham Playhouse.

Air cell technology

Air cell technology provides a solution to the project, my initial concept was to use inflatable materials to minimise weight, enhance adaptability and create a unique visual. However the use of inflatables was causing an issue with heating and adaptability as many of the inflatable architecture precedents I have looked at could not be altered my concept was to use inflatables as a response to changes in weather and time.

This room is only defined when it is inflated, un-inflated there is no room. However in hot weather or direct light a transparent inflatable room will become inhospitable. During the rare days of good weather in the uk, it would be advantages to have an outdoor seating area as well as good ventilation to create more comfortable atmosphere.  Another problem I envisage with this design would be that the room needs to be sealed in order for it to be inflated this will create a closed atmosphere and discourage inclusiveness, which is a problem.

There fore this type of inflatable would not be suitable for my design needs. Air cell technology as created by Linstrand technologies could be the solution to the problem. It is still an inflatable.

The company can create bespoke inflatables of deferent sizes, the technology uses two skins. The inflatable element will have strong wind resistance and support. Air cell have created many didferent design types.

Such as :

http://www.lindstrandtech.com/bespoke_buildings.html

Magna Science Adventure Centre
Rotherham, UK
Building of the Year 2001 - Stirling Prize of Royal Institute of British Architects
2001 IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award

This inflatable structure was created as part of the Magna adventure centre and features
 "three main inflatable structures all interconnected with air inflated fabric tunnels creating an interesting environment" this use of tunnels and inflatbles is similar to the idea I have for my project.

Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons is an American artist possible best know for a series of reproductions of normal (Banal) objects such as balloon animals. Jeff Koons has also worked with inflatables which is what reminded me of his work.

http://www.dailyartfixx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Jeff-Koons-Inflatables-Series.jpg

http://artinvestment.ru/content/download/news/20080711_2_jeff_koons.jpg

Jeff Koons use of inflatable shapes and inflatables in a different unique way bring an element of fun and energy to his works as well as creating an emotional response to the viewer of his art. His art work creates a child like response to art.

Jeff Koons most famous work would possible be his Tulip sculpture  which was sold for $33.6. This work looks as though is inflatable but is instead created out of stainless steel.

http://blkdmnds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/jeff-koons-tulips-wynn-las-vegas-1.jpg

Laban Dance Centre

The Laban dance Centre in South London designed by Herzog & de Meuron

Largest school of contemporary dance in the world.

Image by Margherita Spiluttini

The most striking thing about the building for me is the facade and use of light, the building is clad in semi translucent polycarbonate panels from the company Rodeca. The colours were decided with the guidance of visual artist Michael Craig-Martin. The translucent polycarbonates give the building a lightness. The material also give the building a essence of movement as the appearance changes as it reacts to light. 

Image by Merlin Hendy, hughpearman.com. Laban at Twilight. [Online Image] 29 July 2007.www.hughpearman.com/articles4/laban.htm

At night the building is illuminated and bathes the surrounding area in magically light. The translucent materials means that the shadows of the dancers inside can be seen on the outside again adding a sense of movement and lightness to the facade.

Image by Audun Hellemo

The material also changes the interior lighting and appearance each studio has a unique colour and light is used to give a identity to the space. The interior light had to be carefully considered so that there was enough natural lighting but that the lighting was not to strong as to distract the dancers.

sketches

Initial sketches  for my design trying to show the way the kiosk would work, the concept of the kiosk is to have a static box and an inflatable element extends the useable area.

The inflatable elements come down from the sides and then inflate upwards.

Model Making

My first attempt at model making with the use of ballons for my design. The concept of my design is a solid simple box the expands in size via the use of infltable elements. These modles try to show the concept of the design,

 

Kiosk- Sherwood

University site visit a cafe called Kiosk in Sherwood.

Visit to the Kiosk cafe in Sherwood, the cafe has two buildings separated by an outside space, The the kiosk has made use of a shipping container to solve the problem of the British weather. Speaking to Kiosk owner Beth Marriott-Howell, who told us the reason they decided to use a shipping container was for several reasons, the main being the business as they found that although the outdoor space was great and unique in the summer the winter meant that people could not stay and enjoy their coffee and thus the business was losing potential business.

The shipping container offers the ideal solution as it, solves the problem quickly, cheaply & effectively. The container is temporary solution while a more permanent  structure is designed, approved and built.

The shipping container has been adapted to meet all its needs for space, comfort and entertainment. the container has heating, lighting, seating, storage music systems, surround  sound  and a projector ( not yet installed)

the design also attracts attention and creates an advertising for the business which could easily have been missed.

Inflatable architecture

Inflatable architecture has been used for many years for multiple uses. the use of inflatable architecture is ideal for portable architecture for a variety of reasons such its quick assembly and dis-assembly which means the build time and packing up time is reduced which means the time selling products is maximized. Inflatables are also more easily transportable & store-able (when deflated) the weight is also reduced which is another bonus.

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-bathrooms

This pop up bathroom was designed by the Association of the German Sanitation Industry at Messe Frankfort. The design is an igloo shape. This can be popped up and moved easily.

Other examples of inflatable architecture can be found below.

http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/inflatable-architecture
http://www.dezeen.com/tag/inflatables/

Goose Fair, Nottingham

Goose fair is an annually fair that takes place in Nottingham the fair has a long tradition dating back 700 years. Goose fair is one of the most well established and recognized fair in Europe The fair attracts over 500 separate attractions, such as food vendors, rides, games, shops and stalls.

The whole fair is transportable and a perfect place to seek inspiration for the portable architecture, with 500 example to look at.

From the large scale

Ferris Well

Air - (Air Swing)

to the smaller

With so many stalls all competing for your attention with flashing lights, music and announcements a good or interesting design can help make your product stand out amongst the chaos. One kiosk that really took my eye was a converted Air stream trailer which stood out from the rest of the shops on offer.