Above is the internal structure of a sea squirts as the main force of biomimicry in my design of the Interactive Centre of Biomimicry. The more prominent opening to the left labelled the 'oral siphon' is where water is sucked into the body of its filtration basket or 'pharyngeal basket'. Water is filtered in this basket allowing the clean water to be pumped out through the other opening called the Atrial siphon leaving behind organic matter and waste. This waste byproduct is then expelled beyond the released filtered water for the benefit of other organisms to feed on its nutrients.
As a result of thorough research and analysis sea squirts have been selected for their process of natural filtration and providing of remaining organic matter to surrounding organisms. It is in this finding that we can use filtration of the Brisbane River in light of the folie project and use it to enlighten the education of visitors of the surrounding Brisbane area including students, academics, general public as well as children. Filtrating water from the river will provide a visual impact attracting people into the site as well as on the individual user experience aiming to present the misjudged quality and value of the Brisbane River in a 'new light'. Along with strengthening the educational focus the filtration chamber is a functional element of the design returning filtered water back into the river, giving back to nature.
'Giving back to nature' in the natural processes of sea squirts is evident in the way they release remaining nutrients or organic matter from filtering the water for the benefit of other organisms. A form of this is brought through to the ICB design where the organic matter benefiting surrounding organisms is presented in the form of interactive pods benefiting the users educational experience. Connecting filtration processes and use of interactive pods symbolic to the organic matter produced by sea squirts mimics form and functional qualities of these organisms as a positive element in their ecosystem.
The image above illustrates circulation qualities with a ramp system leading to a central point as an interactive experience with water. A similar circulation and ramp system will be presented in the ICB design as a method of aesthetic appeal and ease of use.
Standing behind a cascading waterfall, being totally enveloped within the natural world stimulates all sensors with the sound of running water, smell of the surrounding vegetation and rain forest, touch of the natural surfaces and feel of the cool atmosphere and visually satisfying with subtle taste of fresh splashes of the waterfall.
Above shows users of a space interacting with the cascading water surrounding them where experience is the fundamental basis of the design. users are able to circulate around the internal space of the water dome and reflect on their experience with seating provided.
The curved form above illustrates the sense of visual attraction I want to present in my design as the structure rises out from the water body becoming a part of it rather than a separate entity. This form can be seen from far away with the potential of drawing more people to the site experiencing its extraordinary design qualities and intended function enhancing its social and cultural context
These transparent water slide tubes represent the transparency of those that will pump the water from the Brisbane River in the ICB design filtrating the water in a visual manner for educational purposes. Allowing the users of the design to see the impurity of the river water rushing into the tubes and becoming purified before cascading over the filtration chamber creates a sense of connection to the natural environment. Users will be forced to view water, more specifically, Brisbane River in a 'new light' seeing its beauty revealed before them and realising its value in our social and cultural context.
Here is another exemplar of an architectural form submerged into a river and protruding out from the surface for access purposes and visual appeal. Ramp access above high tide provides maximum access by users of all capabilities. This building also encompasses design solutions of natural light and ventilation which will be carried over in the ICB design.
The curvilinear feature of the building envelope flowing over into the accessible area provides shelter and protected views out over the river.
The architectural structure illuminates at night reflected light onto the water enhancing its visual impact on its surroundings, increasing safety and user comfort at night.
The Guggenheim Museum, New York, is a perfect exemplar to illustrate the outward cylindrical frame of the building envelope resulting in a ramp system that views over the lower part of the system that will be explored in the design of the ICB.
Above is a view of this cone like exterior that is symbolic of that illustrated in the ICB deisgn inspired by the tubular form of sea squirts.
A sectional view of the Guggenheim visually stimulates the idea of how the ramp system will circulate around the vertical structure of the ICB.
Above: European Patant Office, The Netherlands.
Above: Walter Towers, Prague.
Above: People's Building, Shanghai.
Above: Capital Gate Tower, Abu Dhabi.
Above: Chongqing Circus City, China.
Above: Montenegro Residence, Montenegro.
Above: Stavanger Concert Hall, Norway.
Above: Hotel in Holbak Harbour, Denmark.
Above: Japanese Pavilion, Expo 2010, Shanghai.
Above: The Nested Skyscraper, Tokyo, Japan.
Above: Water Purification Skyscraper, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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