Modelling!! ..and how we're doing it.

Since the only info we have about the building is plans sections and elevations, I thought it would be best to import these into max and work from them. We set up the plans and aligned all the drawings in order to get an accurate model.

Three Words

1. Open
2. Natural
3. Diverse

The Work of Asger Jorn

I thought I'd find out what type of work the museum would hold. So here are a few shots of Asger Jorn's work.
They're very abstract and quirky. They will probably influence my redesign.

from: http://www.um.dk/Publikationer/UM/English/FactsheetDenmark/VisualArts/images/image_3-1etl_4.jpg

from: http://www.militantesthetix.co.uk/osfa/jorn.jpg

from: http://www.silkeborgkunstmuseum.dk/images/jorn4big.jpg

Article from Arcspace.com

Here's an article about the Silkeborg Museum featuring quotes by Utzon, a general overview of his design, other interpretations and his inspiration.

http://www.arcspace.com/architects/utzon/silkeborg.htm

10 words I feel towards the Silkeborg Museum

1. Irregular
2. Natural
3. Gentle
4. Open
5. Creative
6. Diversity
7. Controlled
8. Mysterious
9. Messy
10. Submerged

Plans, Sections and Elevations

All drawings taken from: Fores, Jamie J. Fores. 'Jorn Utzon, Works and Projects', GG, Barcelona, 2006.

My Feelings and Interpretations on the Silkeborg Museum

The client for the Silkeborg, Asger Jorn said that he wanted 'a building that has an intimate relationship to the artistic form of expression represented by the collection.' In this case, the collection of works consist of 'paintings, sculpture, ceramics, graphic works, pottery and weaving.' The design of the museum does reflect this diversity, but I would like to add more reflective characteristics of Jorns work. eg, weaving beams and more distinctly sculpted shapes.
Another thing I dislike about Utzon's design is the lack of consistency, I like buildings to have a greater sense of flow and organisation so I will try to incorporate some regularity into my re-design, whilst trying to keep that sense of freedom.
I am a fan of the way Utzon has buried the building subtly in the ground as it allows the top of the building to interact in a very gently way with its surrounding landscape. The way in which Utzon used the large chimneys to bring in natural light also intrigued me, I don't like the shapes too much though. I also think that they could be utilised for more than just light, perhaps patrons could venture up there to enjoy a nice view. Similarly, I was thinking of creating a roof terrace similar to Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye since Utzon has been inspired by Le Corbusier. Other influential architects and buildings I will look into are Wright's Guggenheim, Le Corbusier's La Tourette Monastery. Utzon was also inspired by a visit to caves in Tatung in which 'hundreds of Buddha sculptures are carved'. Each cave is a different shape and size and they all have different sources of light. I would like to see the different effects i can create with lighting in this building.