EXPERIMENT 3: THE ARCHITECTURE 

PROJECT REACH

RESEARCH HUB

"Algorithms not only calculate structural integrity, but the behaviour of the natural within a timeless context, in order to transform the theoretical into the practical."

Normally calculations for a civil engineer is concerning the structural integrity of the building, static/dynamic problems (such as distribution of forces, bending moment) and material stress-strains. However, when wanting to design this structure, with the usage of the above theory and inspiration of Gitte Vistnes's "Let Flow the Commuter" I wanted to calculate how the theoretical in coherence with the natural ,can shape the future of architecture. It is the aim of Project Reach to spark curiosity and challenge engineering to further branch out architecture. Hence, it seems fitting that this is the new proposed structure for engineering. 

RESEARCH HUB 

The RESEARCH HUB consist of the Administrative Office, Research Space for Staff, Meeting Room for Staff, Research Studio. It was the aim for all staff to have their own central space so communication could remain quick and effective without multiple levels. Open spanning windows not only draws natural sunlight but offers views of around the university and as to whether certain staff are nearby or not. It also allows students to easily locate the staff and arrange visits to address any issues concerning the course or studies. 

RESEARCH FOR STAFF

OFFICE FOR STAFF

MEETING ROOM FOR STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 

Communication is important with staff from both General Administration and Research Staff. Whilst each office may be dedicated to one section of staff, they are within the same section of the structure to make communication efficient and easy allocation for students. It also serves as both a planned or immediate meeting place for any order of business whilst providing allocated space for dedicated research as well. 

With the Research Hub, Project Reach calculates how the structure flows and interacts with the staff. It is natural for humans to communicate and it is hoped that this segment of the building can further improve this with easy access to one another.