This week i started to look at materials for the project, Its been quite a difficult task as the materials are not only for the buildings, but for the Agora as well.
Im really keen to use some glass curtain walling for the transit center. Having the two end walls as glass will allow a sense of transparency for the space, and allow more natural light in. It will also allow a visual connection between the underground area and the Agora.
On top of the shade structures there will be solar panels that will power the lighting for the site. These panels will be able to be changed out as new technology becomes available.
Because the Agora is going to be a large open place filled with hard wearing surfaces, I would like to inject some softness and warmth into the space. For this i have chosen to use timber on some feature walls and the terraced seating.
More examples of curtain walling.
Curtain walling but with some patterning on the glass, this could be used to seperate the entry from the rest of the wall??
I really like the look of exposed concrete. I think that it will give the site an Urban feel, and tie in well with the existing materials of Parliament House.
I started looking at the supports for the glass curtain walling, I really like the look of exposed supports, though the stainless stell ones look better.
These stainless steel curtain wall supports will add a industrial feel to the curtain walling system
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