Steinway & Sons - Strings
1. Acoustic Genius
Steinway and Sons have a long and proud
history of quality craftsmanship and acoustic performance, as such, the
exhibition space in which the pianos are played and displayed need to have an
acoustic pedigree akin to the pianos themselves in order to do the
craftsmanship justice. This suggests a grand hall, perhaps made or clad in wood
to provide the necessary acoustics and a stage or platform from which
performances may be viewed or performed.
2. Perfect Craftsmanship
The craftsmanship that Steinway and Sons display is of the highest quality and so
it needs to be displayed, thus, the workshop wherein these instruments are
produced will incorporate glass walls and so be an open and well lit exhibition
space. This will highlight the production process to all those in the building
and if centralised in the building highlight the heart of the company; the fine
standard to which these instruments are crafted.
3. Administrative Matters
Like all business there would be no product without the logistics and
administration that goes into the sourcing and purchasing of labour and
materials. Therefore Steinway and Sons require an office in which all of this
may be addressed privately. Through the use of materials used in the
construction of the pianos such as wood, metallic strings and a colour palette appropriate
to these materials the office may be integrated in the space so as to form a cohesive
structure.
4. Design Display
In addition to the downstairs exhibition space it is necessary to have a
storage and display space in which these pianos may be exhibited, this requires
a large floor space to illustrate the workmanship due to the pianos’ large
scale. The display room’s size and the acoustic requirements link up and as
such can be used in the same space if designed correctly.
5. Storage and Maintenance
One of the most important aspects of a successful goods and services business
is the provision of client services such as maintenance and even storage space.
As such a secondary workshop apart from the main production workshop can be
used for repairs and general maintenance of all the instruments that are bought
and hence maintained as well as storage space for tools, moving equipment and
perhaps even removable seating that can be included for recitals in the
exhibition space.
Revival Cycles- Industrial
1. Workshop
The most important aspect of the Revival Cycles in the quality of the rustic
construction and the originality that is displayed. As such the workspace needs
to be completely functional and in terms of design reflect the industrial and vintage
nature of the motorcycles being produced. This workshop could be partially
exposed to highlight the construction and restoration process that the
motorcycles undergo and as such would incorporate industrial style materiality
such as steel and concrete and combined with glass to facilitate visibility.
2. Office
The office space here, similar to many motorcycle workshops will overlook the
workspace from a single storey height, as such a glass facade will be used for
the office space overlooking the workshop so that one feels involved in the
space and construction of the motorcycles even while removed from the space
3. Exhibition
It is necessary to view and appreciate the
creation and construction of these motorcycles at all stages of the design and
production, as such, from the ground level exhibition space skylights down
through the ground will display the bikes in both the workshop space and the
Revival Cycles exhibition space below ground, providing a new perspective on
the motorcycles
4. Transport
Another concern is transporting the bikes and parts below ground and between spaces,
as such equipment to fill this role is necessary and, due to the weight of the
bikes, these may need to be sizeable. Thus storage space for such equipment,
that is private and out of sight is necessary.
5. Materiality
There is a need to set a tone within the
Revival Cycles spaces that is specific to the designs of the bike. This is
achieved through the use of material, specifically wood, rusted or matte steels
and hard concrete to create harmony between the vintage, rustic, industrial look
of the motorcycles and the internal feel of the space.
Stair Sections
Designs
Stairs in Second Model
Spiral Staircase in Second Model Upper Level
The word for the upper staircase is contrasting and the materials used in the stairs are concrete and steel for structural purposes as well as adding to the clean rectilinear lines which contrast with the spiral, curvilinear circulation of the staircase.
Half Landing Stairs in Second Model Below Ground
The word for the lower staircase is charge and the materials used are various metals from rusted steel to aluminium to highlight the rustic appeal of Revival Cycles.
Overall Shot of Stairs in the Model
Moleskin Section that Inspired the Model
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| The top section was the inspiration and the two words are Contrasting for the top and Charge for the bottom |
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