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NARRATIVE:
I tried to capture the process of genetic mutation. The genome structure consists of RNA and RNA assistant which usually correspond to each other. When there is a breach in this formation a mutation occurs (1 in a billion chance), this process is called Intrinsic Evolvability. External factors such as other organisms and changes in the environment play a major role in the genetic mutation, this process is called Extrinsic Evolvability and chance of occurrence is very low. The genetic mutational process is extremely random and almost impossible to predict the outcome.
ABSTRACT:
A ‘frozen-in-motion’, architectural prototype that communicates the unsystematic but evolutionary process of genetic mutation. The form is inspired by the generative process itself, and attempts to document the struggle of genes in the battle of domination. This giant sculpture forms out the island and confronts the river through a sequence of motion.
Vortex : is a powerful circular current of water, usually the result of conflicting tides or currents.(Merriam Webster). Therefore, this structure is battling the internal forces within itself (Intrinsic Evolvability), and the external forces (Extrinsic Evolvability) of the surrounding environment. (Refer to chart on board no.1)
THE SITE:
Located off the coast of Calgary; the lot does not belong to any of the 4 city quadrants, and the property number is: unknown. The site is positioned in the liminal space between the north and south sides of the city.
THE SPACE
The architectural programme of this design attempts to meet the psychological demands of a reading room. The goal is to achieve a uniform natural light pattern that diverse in the space. The approach is to use semi-reflective interior surfaces and overlapping windows on both sides for light balance and glare reduction
TECHNICAL:
The aspect of thermal comfort was carefully considered in the architectural programme. The building accounts for the challenges of the solar orientation of the lot, as well as the environmental obligations of tomorrow’s architecture. The building‘s long axis is positioned to face the true south for maximum sun exposure; while the tilting angle of the roof gradually follows the sun path in order to provide a natural shading mechanism; without the use of intrusive shading devices.
