As Virium grows in scale and resources; the establishment requires larger facilities. Rich in history, Bath Union Workhouse is the designated site for the development. Designed by architect Simon Kempthorne, the building was erected in 1838. The hexagonal layout was based on J. Bentham's theory of panopticon. All wings of the structure lead to the hub; the core of control. Providing 360° views of site, all workers could be watched at all times....
As Virium grows in scale and resources; the establishment requires larger facilities. Rich in history, Bath Union Workhouse is the designated site for the development. Designed by architect Simon Kempthorne, the building was erected in 1838. The hexagonal layout was based on J. Bentham's theory of panopticon. All wings of the structure lead to the hub; the core of control. Providing 360° views of site, all workers could be watched at all times....
These hybird drawings were a real brainstorming exercise. An abstract expression of movement and boundaries through the space. They were formed by taking small sections of model photos, and drawing over them. I then added dotted and dash lines to suggest pathways and moments of interest throughout the space.
