Custom Textures Utilised in the Models

Custom textures were designed as requested in the brief with regards to movement in space.

A handful have been selected for use in the Sketchup Model due to their relationship with the specific components of bridge. For example, curvilinear elements are textured with a pattern that resembles 'rotation'.

ROTATIONAL

This texture is applied to the organically-formed main walls as the arching features possess a rotational value. Both the interior and exterior curvilinear walls have been coated with this pattern as well as a majority of the flooring.

The screenshots below show the features which are highlighted by the rotational texture, including the curvilinear exterior and interior walls and floor.

LINEAR

This set of patterns are utilised on the more rectilinear, block-like side of the structure as they represent the notion of linear movement. Each of these textures resemble different aspects of linear patterns. 

This texture symbolises linearity in a cluttered, disorganized form and in turn, this evokes the idea of noise and disruption, which would be present in public spaces. Hence, this pattern is placed predominantly within the public areas of the rectilinear division, mainly on the top floor and the public meeting room for students (located at the bottom floor). 

Also, the texture is highlighted with a bright pink tinge to hint to a more lively atmosphere.

 This second texture is applied to the architectural folly. This one is more uniform and clean-cut in comparison to the above texture. However, there are still minor defects in linearity such as the discontinuous lines. 

This next texture is utilised to a great extent on the exterior of the rectilinear component of the university. Although the shapes are clustered, they retain a degree of order as the lines are all perpendicular with each other.

SWAY

The idea of the 'sway' movement is to maintain equilibrium between linear and rotational, where it lies in the middle (neither very curvilinear not rectilinear). 

Due to this notion, the first 'sway' pattern utilised (below) integrates seamlessly with the university, where it is utilised in the rectilinear-dominant half of the model. In the screen-captures underneath, the interiors of the study rooms are coated with this texture in a blue tinge. Blue was selected as it acts as a soothing, calm, quiet symbol, which is what is desired in study areas and offices.

Finally, this sway pattern is used in the barriers of the studios and other key interior walls. It is a green colour in the university in order to create a clear distinction for the viewer to see that he/she is about to enter a key component of the building. For example, this is shown in the last image of the computer lab entrance wall.