The Roof...

The roof is the third and final level within this transport station and is primarily designed to enclose the space, and protect it from the elements. However, due to the narrow characteristic of the site, the roof must also be able to let light into the building.

 

Some basic principles of the roof design. It should be tall enough to accomodate for cross ventilation.

 

The end of the roof should pertrude over the station to provide maximum protection from the sun.

 

The roof is to be supported by a series of central columns.

 

The roof shall be designed to allow light in.

 

This was a basic sketchup shape which I like, it reminded be of an aerodynamic form.

 

 

This is from the side.

 

I started to put numerous shapes together to create a pattern.

 

This was extrapolated and provided new opportunities for interesting forms.

 

An intial attempt to cut out windows was a failure as I had not taken the overlapping of the windows into consideration.

 

 

I decided to go back to an original and sensilble idea.

 

Here i added windows to the roof to allow light to enter.

 

The is the roof on the model itself. It seems a well designed and appropriate roof structure for this building.

 

This is an internal shot of the roof, with the central columns and additional lateral support.

 

This is a window detail of the roof canopy, showing just how light can be persuaded to enter the platform.

 

 

 

With the roof complete, that is the sketchup model complete. Now I must begin to worry about my presentation.