I had been trying for some time to convert my two-dimensional sketch of the Rolex Building into a three-dimensional model which I could develop further. It had been a real struggle, with the results being either uncompromisingly ugly, or B-grade replicas of either the Sydney Opera House or the Guggenheim Museum. With these failings in mind, I set about a total redesign of the building. Inspired by the works of Libeskind, I simplified the silhouette of the building to a few essential peaks, and within the hour I had a very basic prototype.
The new design retains the basic angular characteristics of the original, but in a simplified way. The skylight and internal mezzanine remain, as does the raised podium. We also see in these sketches the new concept for the windows.
It's obviously no Gehry masterpiece, but it is definitely a step in the right direction.
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