The ‘Elbe Philharmonic Hall’ located in Hamburg Germany is an innovative project by the architectural firm Herzog and de Meuron in conjunction with Hohler and Werner Kallmorgen with an expected cost of 241.3 million. The design presents an extension to the already existing Kaispeicher warehouse in the form of a wavy glass structure. The designed space will utilise the existing warehouse by turning two thirds of it into a parking garage and the remaining third into a back stage and musical education area. While the extension space will incorporate two concert halls with capacities of 2,150 and 550 as well as a 250 room five star hotel and 47 apartments. The concert halls will present classical music, music from the 21st century and sophisticated entertainment music in general. However the constructed spaces will differ slightly from the initial concepts of a “shoebox stage” as the performers will now be located in the centre of the halls. Construction began in the Autumn / Winter of 2008 and 2009 and is set to conclude in 2012. The overall project is sponsored by Rege Hamburg Projekt-Realisierungsgesellschaft MBH, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. The overall design presents a sense of fluidity between the spaces across the numerous levels as they remain interconnected.
Representation Techniques and Influences
The presentation technique used within the representation of this is one of a modern and contemporary context, portraying the design through a sectional isometric. Such thoroughly conveys the interior spaces with reference to social flow, while interconnecting to the exterior form. Using such a dominate image as the basis of the poster allows for particular areas of the design to be expanded upon around the boarder. Such a poster design influences the representation of my own design as the overall style is what I am attempting to achieve. Although I will not be using the notion of a sectional isometric for the basis, I will use colour rendered sectional drawings with such similar features as architectural outlines of people which will allude to a sense of overall scale. Finally I will work upon the notion of a central colour scheme as used with this design to frame the central body of work.
Information Source: 2010. Design Boom: Daily Coverage, “Herzog & de Meuron: Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg”. http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7509/herzog-de-meuron-elbe-philharmonic-hall-in-hamburg.html. Accessed: 17/08/2010.
Representation Techniques and Influences
The presentation technique used within the representation of this is one of a modern and contemporary context, portraying the design through a sectional isometric. Such thoroughly conveys the interior spaces with reference to social flow, while interconnecting to the exterior form. Using such a dominate image as the basis of the poster allows for particular areas of the design to be expanded upon around the boarder. Such a poster design influences the representation of my own design as the overall style is what I am attempting to achieve. Although I will not be using the notion of a sectional isometric for the basis, I will use colour rendered sectional drawings with such similar features as architectural outlines of people which will allude to a sense of overall scale. Finally I will work upon the notion of a central colour scheme as used with this design to frame the central body of work.
Information Source: 2010. Design Boom: Daily Coverage, “Herzog & de Meuron: Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg”. http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7509/herzog-de-meuron-elbe-philharmonic-hall-in-hamburg.html. Accessed: 17/08/2010.
