Although I took a fair number of images at the time of the glazing manifestations, which were applied to the East elevation glazed curtain walls, I focussed on the interior images only.
I had no decent images of the external elevations with the artwork completed.
I recently got in touch with the Photographer Lisa Daniels, who made some wonderful images of the building having been commissioned to record the external landscapes by the project architects HLM.
She has let me have access to this great image.
East Elevation Glazing Vinyl Artwork. Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Campus. Artist: Christopher Tipping. Image: Lisa Daniels Photography
‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University has also been featured in ‘JOURNAL ARCHITEKTEN UND PLANER’with some great images. Again, this was sent over to me by Rockpanel, who have produced some pretty wonderful PR on the project – the sort of coverage I could never achieve on my own – so a big thank you to them !
‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘Journal Architekten Und Planer’. Image:Rockpanel. Artist:Christopher Tipping‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘Journal Architekten Und Planer’. Image:Rockpanel. Artist:Christopher Tipping‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘Journal Architekten Und Planer’. Image:Rockpanel. Artist:Christopher Tipping‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘Journal Architekten Und Planer’. Image:Rockpanel. Artist:Christopher Tipping
My project collaboration with Rockpanel ‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam UniversityCollegiate Campus has just won a CKE ‘Special Award’ at the RISE Awards – (Research, Innovation, Sustainability & Enterprise) – in Leeds on Friday 18th September. the award is for innovation, design and creativity.
A big thanks to Rockpanel & The Cutting Room CNC specialists – also to Sheffield Hallam University and Turner & Townsendfor the opportunity!
‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University wins CKE Special Award at the RISE AWARDS 2015. A collaboration between Rockpanel and the artist Christopher Tipping. Image: Rockpanel
Rockpanelsent over these images of the ‘Heart of the Campus’ project featured in the August edition of FASSADE Technik Und Architektura German architectural magazine. Apologies for the poor quality of the first image !
‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘FASSADE’ August 2015. Image:Rockpanel. Photographer:JNewsome‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘FASSADE’ August 2015. Image:Rockpanel‘Heart of the Campus’ for Sheffield Hallam University featured in ‘FASSADE’ August 2015. Image:Rockpanel
It has been an amazing project to work on and I thank the project team for giving me the opportunity to make a contribution.
The interpretive cnc routed drawing artwork to the Elevation was delivered in collaboration with Rockpaneland The Cutting Room.
The digitally printed glazing manifestations were delivered in collaboration with VGL Ltd.
Heart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University. Image: GRAHAM, Project Artist: Christopher TippingThis image shows the manifestation artwork applied to the interior glazed lobby, with the central atrium space just visible on the left. Sheffield Hallam University, Heart of the Campus. Image: Christopher TippingThis image shows the shadows cast by the glazing manifestation artwork applied to the interior glazed lobby. Sheffield Hallam University, Heart of the Campus. Image: Christopher Tipping
My colleague Jenni Muston at Rockpanel, has sent me some wonderful new images taken of the ‘Heart of the Campus’ facade artwork by the photographer Jason Newsome.
He has really managed to get some brilliant shots in varying light, which show off the variations in surface quality and light reflection. Thanks to both!
Heart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome PhotographerHeart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Rockpanel facade artwork by Christopher Tipping. Image: Jason Newsome Photographer
The West Elevation artwork has a great impact on the building facade.
Heart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University. Image: GRAHAM, Project Artist: Christopher Tipping
The rainscreen artwork was produced in collaboration with Rockpanel and The Cutting Room in Huntingdon. Project Contractors:GRAHAM – Project Architects: HLM Sheffield.
Heart of the Campus, Sheffield Hallam University. Image: GRAHAM, Project Artist: Christopher Tipping
The digitally printed glazing manifestation artworks will be manufactured and installed by VGL.
VGL’s production artwork with annotations by the artist in red & blue –
Phase 2 draft artwork with production notes –
Phase 2 artwork draft with production notes – detailPhase 2 artwork drafts with artist production notes – detailPhase 2 artwork drafts with artist production notes – detailPhase 2 artwork draft in full –Phase 2 – Detail of artist draft –
Tuesday, August 2nd 2014 – Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield Hallam University. Today I attended on site to review the Phase 1 glazing manifestation artwork installations for myself and meet with VGL who were on site to view the works in tandem with the main contractor, Graham Construction. I was also meeting with the University Clients to review the final scope for the Phase 2 installation of artwork. The building now appears to be semi open for use – but still going through various procedures and protocols, I suppose to ensure all goes smoothly once the mass of students arrive later this month! Great not to have to gear up with PPE. The building is looking amazing. Graham & HLM have done a wonderful job. External landscape is almost completed. The East Elevation of the building has an amazing aspect. It was a clear blue-sky day with lots of sun, which are good conditions for looking at the manifestations, as they are more likely to cast great shadows, which add considerably to the impact and variation within the works.
Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate CrescentAs seen from Crescent RoadCNC routed West Elevation rain screen
The West Elevation rain screen is really quite reflective in strong sun. Athough this is a painted grey finish, it is glossy and can appear metallic. The exposed Rockpanel material beneath the colour coat has now really darkened from the earlier yellow colour. The surface is more subtle, but richer in appearance. The impact is muted from afar, but the details really begin to emergeon the approach.
The Western Entrance off Broomgrove Road is now almost completed. Some final touches to the landscaping will see this completed. As you pass through the entrance doors, the interior quickly opens out onto the central atrium, which is spectacular. The glazing manifestation artwork can be clearly seen.
Entering the atrium space and hub of the building, with the main reception on the right and the Main East Entrance straight ahead, you can just start to make out the glazing installation. If you turn to the left, this is what you see….The central atrium space as seen from Level 1
This is the three storey central atrium space and ‘Heart of the Campus’. The client had originally commissioned artwork manifestations to much of the visible glazing, but on reflection, the transparency and legibility of the interior spaces & architectural form may have been compromised and it was decided to omit them from the project. The artwork manifestations to the ground floor exterior curtain wall glazing, linking the East and North entrances, is still being commissioned as the Phase 2 works.
Shadows cast by the artwork manifestation add another dimension to the work and come and go with the sun.
This image shows the artwork applied to the interior glazed lobby, with the central atrium space just visible on the left.
In bright sunlight, shadows are cast form the manifestation to carry across structural elements such as glazing screen frames and supporting columns. This interplay extends the range and impact of the artwork.The East Elevation Main Entrance doors are automatic and the manifestations cross and overlap as the doors open, creating yet another pattern.
North Entrance glazed elevation with applied artwork manifestations.Detail of digitally printed artwork to glazing manifestations. North Entrance glazed screen.East Elevation glazed screen with applied artwork manifestations. This is the main entrance and interior lobby area with reception.Seen from the open balcony areas of Level 1, the North Elevation Entrance artwork can be clearly seen.East Entrance interior lobby space.