Week 1 - Independent Study

Options I intend on using for my analysis of Town Hall Subway Station.

Camera:
I think that the camera will be the most useful tool when it comes to conducting research on Town Hall Station. As I said earlier, photos will give a realistic feeling of space, and will also help to gauge distance and observe textures and materiality. Image captures can also give you a feeling for the general publics interaction within the space. In terms of creating a realistic environment photos will be a very powerful tool, mainly when it comes to the "feel" of the space, along with realistic textures.
Tape Measure:
I think a tape measure will also be an effective tool, as it is easily carried with you and allows for measurement of smaller objects like stairs and handrails. It can also be used to create a realistic environment by measuring things like tiles, bricks or doorways in order to get a scale reference.
Video Camera:
In order to achieve a successful analysis of human interaction and sound, I think that a video camera would be the most appropriate tool. It would also allow you to do a walk through of the space and help to achieve as realistic environment as possible.

There are many different methods that could be more successful in terms of obtaining measurements to achieve a realistic environment. However these are the ones that are most easily accessible for me, and easy to use when I get to Town Hall Station.

Selection of images from Town Hall visit.

Progression of SolidWorks model.

The basic levels have been established. The main hand rail has been modeled on the lower level along with the train tracks. I wanted to include the rails as they are a critical element in identifying your surrounding environment.