The above and below drawing shows some experimentation of drawing up the layout of the gallery with some thought of arranging the apartment. This helped me gain a better understanding of how to layout the gallery spaces as well as organising the storage and circulation systems with the use of stairs. The above drawing shows three different versions of the Ground level and the drawing below shows the second level.
The final ground plan would encompass the large space just after the entrance, then the stairs hidden by walls, the storage rooms, then the courtyard and into the workshop/ kitchen. The workshop, kitchen and courtyard being grouped would make this part more ideal for functions.
The second level would consist of a smaller room and the stairs that lead up to the third level. And on this level the apartment is situated above the workshop.
The drawing below represents an early version of the section that will help create the final design for the gallery. Above the section drawing are sketches I made for a proposed roof system. With the help of my tutor we chose the flat louvres to become the roof system. This is a crucial part of my design because I realised the roof was the only way of getting light into the building as there is a building on each side of the gallery. It also provides a means for ventilation.
Another important feature of the building that is visible in the section is the walls at the end of the gallery and at the beginning of the the workshop and apartment. Between these two systems of walls lies the courtyard. These walls overlay each other and create a jagged tunnel that faces the Northerly direction allowing more light in. I originally came up with this idea by thinking about how plantation attracts itself to sunlight. Natural light is needed in this outdoor space and is a part of the brief but more importantly allows the artist to use the space for sculpting.
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