Inspirations

CRAIG WARD

                             

                                      

PRESENTATION

Classwork

Ideas

                                                                           

This idea is inspired by using coloured lines that represent a floor/ department or strand, they can overlap and create interesting shapes. They can following around walls, ceilings and floors. They could be bursts of bright, bold block colours which would be easy to locate and follow.

I then wanted to incorporate text as i love the typography i researched and how effective it can be. I designed a font that is clear, bold and easy to read as i want the text to replace the coloured lines. This creates an extremely easy way finding technique which everyone is capable of following and understanding. I want the text to be in black as its bold and it can flow up and down the walls, ceilings and floors. This could be created using special paint or fitted in the floor, when we had that meeting with Kim he advised me that the paint can wear as the fitted floor lasts longer. 

Profile of Brit School

"The BRIT School is Britain's only FREE Performing Arts and Technology School. It is an independent, state funded City College for the Technology of the Arts, the only one of its kind dedicated to education and vocational training for the performing arts, media, art and design and the technologies that make performance possible."

Along with my questionnaire this profile of the existing site will help when designing the new site, not so much as inspiration but key colours or motifs we could adapt or add in the new building to create a link as such.

Aedas

As our clients are from Aedas i decided to do some research on the company and their existing projects. This research will help me understand how the new Brit building will be designed and built. I have started my research by visiting their website and reading what their 'all about'.




"Aedas creates some of the best architectural design solutions from our 39 offices around the globe. We provide international expertise with innate knowledge and understanding of local cultures. Our designers are committed to contribute and lead in the societies we design for. We have a holistic approach to sustainability which shows our care not only for the built environment but also for the people we work with and the societies we live and work within."






"The Aedas global network provides consultancy services in architecture, interior design, masterplanning, landscape, urban design and building consultancy in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Our commitment and tenacity to improve the natural and built environment are reflected in our designs for all building types including civic, education, health, transport, commercial, residential, sports, retail and industrial buildings."

Colours

Colours are extremely important and when choosing key colours you have to think about what emotions the colours influence, colours can change your mood and actions towards people, ideas and things. Colours are used in therapy and have a huge impact on peoples brains and especially on those who are emotionally troubled. I also have to think about what colours represent each of the strands and if they help in a learning environment or make it hard to concentrate or distract you etc.