The ‘Tate Modern Museum’ designed by Herzog and de Meuron is located at Backside in London of the United Kingdom. The structure previously existed as a power station, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as the modern renovation combines new and old architecture to present a 10,000 square meter gallery. A gallery with the intention of holding the Tate Collection of modern art from the 1900’s to the present. Herzog and de Meuron’s design focused on keeping the character of the original building while accepting the power and the energy of the structure with the perception of enhancing these qualities in a unique conceptual approach. The building presents an industrial context presented through such features as the polished concrete and unfinished timber as the original brickwork, windows and chimney were restored, while particular areas such as the turbine hall became an entrance and large gallery space. The general layout of the building focuses around the main turbine hall, as people enter one end and move along down a gradual downwards ramp before travelling up escalators to the auditorium, shop and cafe space as well as an additional 3 floors of gallery space. The overall exterior is enhanced through a two story glass roof providing natural light within the turbine hall and a unique cafe.
Representation Techniques and Influences
In terms of the representation of the Tate Modern in architectural design terms I have decided to focus upon the representation of the spaces and persona through image framing rather than poster layout due to such a strong influence within the other building study. Such a representation of space conveys the atmosphere of the interior through the capturing of the geometrical principles and colour combinations. However this notion will extend to consider the ratio between colours and textures as perceived within the image. Furthermore the images convey a viewpoint which is not usually experienced by the viewer within the architectural space. These are such notions which I intend to us in the formation of my own representation poster. Due to the nature of modelling used within my environment, through three dimensions I will be able to convey unique view points through the use of the pan and orbit tool as well as the perspective and orthogonal view frames.
Information Source: John Perrin, 2002. Galinsky: People Enjoying Buildings Worldwide, “Tate Modern, London, Herzog and de Meuron 2001”. http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/tatemodern/index.htm. Accessed 17/08/2010.
Representation Techniques and Influences
In terms of the representation of the Tate Modern in architectural design terms I have decided to focus upon the representation of the spaces and persona through image framing rather than poster layout due to such a strong influence within the other building study. Such a representation of space conveys the atmosphere of the interior through the capturing of the geometrical principles and colour combinations. However this notion will extend to consider the ratio between colours and textures as perceived within the image. Furthermore the images convey a viewpoint which is not usually experienced by the viewer within the architectural space. These are such notions which I intend to us in the formation of my own representation poster. Due to the nature of modelling used within my environment, through three dimensions I will be able to convey unique view points through the use of the pan and orbit tool as well as the perspective and orthogonal view frames.
Information Source: John Perrin, 2002. Galinsky: People Enjoying Buildings Worldwide, “Tate Modern, London, Herzog and de Meuron 2001”. http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/tatemodern/index.htm. Accessed 17/08/2010.
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