Exp2_Concepts and theme

Peter Zumthor and Mies van der Rohe are two different architects with some similarity and differentiate concepts. They are minimalist in the architectural area, they both good at using light and shadow in the architectures.

Peter Zumthor

-Negative space provides routes.

http://www.designrulz.com/architecture/2013/01/thermal-baths-in-vals-by-peter-zumthor/

-Details makes tranquil inside space.

http://www.designboom.com/architecture/peter-zumthor-celebrates-his-70th-birthday/

-Material and texture expresses its natural quality.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/peter-zumthor_swiss-architect-s-most-famous-works/40508838

-Light and shadow fuse the object in the environment as well as render the atmosphere.

http://vignale.ford.co.uk/en-GB/magazine/peter-zumthor-material-man/index.html

-Simple geometric shapes to define the construction of a modest.

https://folio.brighton.ac.uk/user/mg237/exemplary-project-swiss-pavilion-sound-box-designed-by-peter-zumthor

-Interior and exterior space are separated by the architecture.

http://www.archdaily.com/tag/peter-zumthor/page/2

Mies van der Rohe

-Minimalism defines simple interior space.

https://au.pinterest.com/pin/498773727454894196/

-Clarity expose the Skeleton to show the architectural structure.

http://www.freshdesignpedia.com/furniture/ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe-and-the-modern-design.html

-Steel structure, transparent walls allow for diminishing boundaries.

https://miesiit.wordpress.com

-Material contrast is to separate the interior and exterior space.

 http://www.designrulz.com/architecture/2013/02/suishouen-house-amazing-project-inspired-by-mies-van-der-rohes-work/

-The fusion of natural environment and the object.

http://quotesgram.com/ludwig-mies-van-der-rohe-quotes/

THE CONCEPTS I CHOSE

The one I chose from Peter Zumthor is light and shadow fuse the object in the environment as well as render the atmosphere. Because it is easy to say light is the natural thing and the most normal element to use in the architecture. In some way, i still use simple geometric shapes to define the construction of a modest. Although this concept is not the main concept I used in Peter's but it is quit helpful when I make the draft model due to combine the basic thing can easy to get the new look.

The one I chose from Mies van der Rohe is the combination of steel structure, transparent walls allow for diminishing boundaries and material contrast is to separate the interior and exterior space. In my point of view, material contrast and glass is a match couple due to glass is light colour which make transparent area, colourful materials are great contrast with the glass. 

THE THEME

The theme I selected is 'sustainability'. Nowadays, sustainable building and environmentally friendly society is the significant a topic. Therefore, I want to design a station which suits this approach. I aim to design a sustainable tram station from the materials and energy which means using environmentally friendly materials and save energy. From a research I found that steel is the best material in metals. As the result of this I chose steel and glass in this design which aim to get the natural light and reduce the light pollution. Moreover, I reduced the number of columns from draft model to diminish waste of materials. Furthermore, I used LED light at night to save the electricity as well as the reduction of light.