Experiment 2 

Lumion: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pk-3uqnQNg0YwxhCHSlBbu-SZhAYEkIF

Sketchup: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1OgCitvd7pB8Xz81wQ1a48uPbj4OaaVwu

Project JIGSAW

Experiment 2: The ARCHITECTURE -  Project JIGSAW

Australia and UNSW celebrates our multicultural diversity everyday in the simplest walks of life. At UNSW especially, there are many times we unify as one nation; one of those times being the trip home. Whilst it is not an active celebration, it is a continuous reflection of how the world and nation has developed into accepting each other regardless of race. 

The Start of the day to University

The Two Concepts

Project JIGSAW, much like a puzzle, reflects on how every individual piece makes up a unified whole. Using my two concepts of "Each space should have its own shape and form" + "The use of columns define a space", I address the multicultural diversity of the university and Australia. Although people have their "own shape and form" we "define a space" to where we are unified and rejoiced. This is symbolic of the two colors of clear differences which are shaped in puzzles pieces which slide through and fit with one another. Although they are individuals, they can be joined together. The ellipsoids also slide in as a filler between the two gaps of the pieces, unifying the two, making them whole.  

Development in technology never truly ends. The two floating unique columns also reflect how we continue to move upwards with advances in technology and futuristic structures. Technology, the puzzle is forever expanding; we can never truly fit the gaps between the two pieces or our knowledge is still missing something inside. The ellipsoids or "pebbles" acts as the stepping stones into the columns. We may not have the technology to create surreal structures or ideas, but we have the technology to dream and innovate. The floating light rail trains also elude the public, symbolic of how we continue to development and experiment with (sometimes) little to no foundations.

The two puzzle pieces symbolize the distinct division between any two person. However, the smooth connection of pebbles slide in as a bridge between differences or hatred. The textures displayed also have a contributing meaning:

(Dark) Much like branches in a tree, we reach out and extend into the sky. Although every branch is different, they have a common feature: they are all directly and indirectly attached to the same tree. Much like humans, we may not be able to see any physical similarities but underneath we have the same roots and originate from the same place. We are all similar in many ways.

(Light) Between two points, there is always a midpoint or some form of common ground. Although those point don't meet, in-between both triangles can understand there is a circle between them. We don't actively involve ourselves in everyone's life but we are still united in mutual respect.

(Medium) Although these lines are different, they gracefully pass on another without sudden aggression or disrupted movements. Much like in our lives, although we are not actively involved with one another, we acknowledge each others existence with mutual respect.




Our journey home alone is more or less the same. On the way home, we pass strangers from foreign lands who speak different languages. A silent gift this structure reminds is the different yet unified nation we exist in. Though our differences are clear much like in the polar colors in the columns, multiculturalism allows us to accept and share each company such that we are truly never alone.




Often the rush of starting university, we sometimes forget the simple things in life. The juxtaposition of colors and shape blatantly reminds us that things and people are different but are unified to create life, function and purpose.



When we leave university for the day, we often end the thought of studying/working until we get home. However, the separated puzzle in the sky invites those to unify the gaps in our knowledge. These are the stepping stones to development in technology and advancement in the future.



The Light Rail stop is constructed close to the Built Environment Fabrication Design studio as imagery of what potential innovations can create. Although the tools are limited in the workshop, the ideas of those who create are not bounded to any machine or tool. Technology develops not only in the physical but the mental realm, awaiting to be created.




The floating tram allows cars below to function without connotations. Each section makes use of space differently: the black ellipsoid as communal gathering, the medium dark ellipsoid as waiting grounds and the white ellipsoid as a medium for transportation.




The space above the ellipsoids are open to not only those who wish to board the transport, but to await friends, gather or rest for the journey ahead. New faces pass by each time but even though we don't acknowledge their presence, we easily accept their existence within the space around us.



Open space for communal gathering for all individuals. Whilst sometimes we enjoy the solitary company, the image above reflects an impossible gift in the past and in some places in the world today. A simple farewell is a small offering that the space provides. 




People are free to do as they please, which this space encourages. The rounded edges allow those who wish to be in solitude to console around the sides. The spanning center encourages discussions and those who eagerly line up for the next ride. Doesn't stop people from ignoring this guy though.




The textures again reflect how we can gracefully pass by one another yet recognize mutual respect. They are both tired individuals from study yet display no discrimination on race or culture. This is a gift shared throughout the university but not for the entirety of the world.

Concluding Thoughts

Both Louis Khan's and Balkrishna Doshi's vision on architecture has inspired me to create a structure of multiple meanings. With both their insight on light, space, functionality and geometry, it has helped me expand on the ideas that not only form but revolve around architecture. Most importantly it has helped remind people of the simple things, and learn to treasure what some may not. But for those who cannot, we must endure and continue to inspire much like Khan did and Doshi does such that much like these two architects, we create values universally timeless.

Experiment 2: 36 Textures Light to Darkness

With such transition, I often think about how the darkness creeps into the light and slowly grasps onto familiar grounds. In a sense, this concept or viewpoint submerges the audience into a new realm of understanding.

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Experiment 2: 3 Axonometric Addition 

Traditionally geometric shapes are made to look new through materiality" + "Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences the relationship to light" 

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"Geometric Shapes transformed by materiality, controls the relationship of light"

"Flexible rather than rigid approach to the structure" + "Form did not necessarily follow the function" 
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"A mixture of flexibility and alternate forms connects into an unexpected twist of functionality"

"Each space should have its own shape and form" + "The use of columns define a space"
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"Multiple variants and identities of individuals of space; each with its own shape and form"

Experiment 2: 12 Axonometric Sketches

(Balkrishna Doshi)"Flexible rather than rigid approach to the structure" | "Form did not necessarily follow the function" (Louis Khan)

(Balkrishna Doshi)  "Traditionally geometric shapes are made to look new through materiality"|"Emphasis placed on strong geometric forms of the building, which in turn dramatically influences the relationship to light" (Louis Khan)

"Each space should have its own shape and form" (Louis Khan)

"The use of columns define a space" (Balkrishna Doshi)