final design

further development

For my design I will be focusing on the exterior of the building, but as there are a lot of windows, I have also partially modelled the interior. Like the Guggenheim, I have made use of a large open space, so as people walk in the space feels larger. it also allows the large windows to let the light fill the entire room.














At the back of the building I have put an outdoor seating area for the museum's cafeteria. On the left side I decided to make it sheltered, to give the building a more assymetric design
























For my final design I put in a arch that goes over the top of the building from one side to the other. It is purely for aesthetics and doesn't serve a function but I think it really helps with the style of the building. The idea came from the wembley arena

further development

My design went on to look like this, but it looks more like a space station that a museum so I went in a different direction.

a final design

Again, this was drawn really quickly. I liked the look of this on paper and i could see what it would look like in my head so I went ahead with this deisgn and started modelling to see how it pans out.























The design i thought worked quite well and definately had potential so I decided to develop this further.

ideas

In order to come out with stronger designs, i thought it would be best to at least make some quick sketches of my ideas. now these are really rough 1-2 min drawings, so sorry if they're not to perspective etc, it was simply to get my ideas quickly on paper.


This was an idea for the sides of the globe, where the windows would be cut out shapes, similar to tetris. Although not sure if this would look okay for the model.


























The next sketch is for the front of the globe. With this design, i've gone for a style that uses large metal panels and large window panes, like the fire station i looked at for my research

guggenheim research

one of the reasons for changing my idea from an office to a museum was actually because i was watching a film called 'The International', which has a long scene with the Guggenheim in it. I instantly thought that a museum would be a great idea for the globe to be renovated into.

It was quite easy to gain inspiration from this building, not just because it's an amazing architectual building, but because it too has a curved design similar to the globe.

these are both shots from the film that i print screened. what I like about the building is that the design makes use of large open spaces, which really gives the impression of a larger room.










Like the design museum, the white concrete really makes this building stand out. The spiral like design also has a unique look that you dont see on many buildings.

Another aspect of the building's design that i like is that rather than stairs, it has a massive spiralling ramp, which i think is an amazing design and works well with the open space.

design museum research

the design museum has a style that i like, which i believe could suit the globe if the renovation was done right. Since the globe is round, it will be fairly difficult to use straight edges like this building.

but what i like in particular about the design museum is the use of materials:
the white concrete and glass combination makes the building stand out, and unified white concrete always has a modern look to it, so this is something I will try to do for the globe.

A change of plan

I ended up going through a few designs for the globe by making quick models to see how they would look. Below are a couple more office designs that i tried.
































In the end I couldn'd get the look I wanted and I put it down to the reason that I was trying to make it into an office, which simply wasn't working. so instead I thought the globe could be made into a museum, similar to the design museum and the guggenheim.

ok, my poor time management has got the better of me again. i've been working on this here and there but have neglected to update my blog so ill put it all up and explain it in past tense :)

as mentioned previously, I was working with the aim of making the theatre into an office and this is the progress I made modelling wise:

Modern architecture and inspiration

Ideas

Below are 2 architectural and lighting styles that I really like the look of and think could work for the Globe, but having looked at a variety of other modern buildings, I found that it has become overwhelming slightly with deciding what style to go with.

As a result, I figured it would be easier if I knew what I was turning the new Globe into, as this will help direct the design.

My initial thought was a hotel but having visited the Globe before, it seems a bit small for that. For the moment I will be going with the idea of turning it into a high profile office, just to get the ball rolling.

More Inspiration

Gonzalo Mardones
18th Chapter of Firefighters
Santiago, Chile

I will be taking the idea of the up-lighters used on the façade of this building as inspiration for my own ideas of transforming the Globe theatre.

The lighting creates a focal point and emphasizes the red panels constructing the exterior of the building.

modern architecture and inspiration

Santiago Calatrava
Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA

The curved protruding beams along the exterior of the building create an organic appeal that I feel could suit the Globe theatre well. The light on the inside of this building also helps to accentuate its curves.

The interior follows the theme of organic architecture which can be seen in the style of the doors and windows, and again, I think this could work well for the Globe

Southbank

I plan to model the pathway and buildings around the Globe Theatre so that the re-developed building can be seen in it's environment, so i've pulled a photo of the area from google images as well as other images that will help in this aspect.

Virtual Tours

I found a website which has four 360 degree virtual tours of the inside of the Globe Theatre which should prove useful.

from the Yard, Upper Gallery, Lower Gallery and the Stage

More Reference

Reference Photos

Plans

I couldnt find any official blueprints for the Globe Theatre, although I found dimensions for the building on the official Globe Theatre Website.


Upeer, Middle and Lower Gallery Floor Plans





















Ground Floor plan

The lucky building is.....The Globe Theatre

Having looked at each building, I have decided to go with modernising the Globe Theatre. I know this is probably the simplest of the four but I think I would enjoy re-developing this the most. It has a lot of potential in regards to modernising the structure and changing its purpose.

First thing, I will post up reference photos of the Globe's Exterior and Interior, Dimensions/Blueprints and any images that I think will be useful and inspirational for my design.

The Brief

The British Museum

St. Albans Cathedral

London Bridge

Globe Theatre

For this new brief I have been set an assignment to produce an Architectural Visualisation project for a current landmark from a choice of four. The task is to re-develop and modernise one of them using contemporary architectural styles and modern materials. I also have the option of assigning a new purpose to my chosen building.

The four buildings are: