ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO: EARTH S1, 2016 SUBJECT STUDENT BOOK Cassandra Lee
761006 Hannah Steenson - ST03
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CONTENTS: 1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS 1.1 Point/Line/Plane 1.2 Frame & Infill 1.3 Mass 2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION 2.1 Site analysis and Conceptacle 2.2 Concept and Sketch design 2.3 Design Development 2.4 Final Design drawings 2.5 Final Design Model 3.0 Reflection. 4.0 Bibliography
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1.0 THREE RELATIONSHIPS
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1.1 POINT / LINE / PLANE
Intersection and illusion In exploring point, line and plane, I sought to utilise the intersectionality and interaction of planes and lines and how the results can cause overlaps between each aspect of this tectonic. I also looked at how certain points of view can distort how an element is perceived, and the illusionary effect this can give.
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1.2 MASS
Transition Using the requirement of a dark scheme and light scheme, I experimented with the repeated use of a form to create different effects. Altering these forms in size and alignment allowed for different levels of light and dark, and so I sought an arrangement that gave concentrations of light and dark with a middle ground.
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1.3 FRAME & INFILL
Levels of transparency I aimed to distinguish the levels in a frame through varying transparency, from the most opaque level at the base and the most transparent at the top, allowing views as per the brief. I also looked at maintaining the idea of a consistent frame even in its absence, using the infill.
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2.0 HERRING ISLAND. SOMETHING LIKE A PAVILION
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2.1 SITE ANALYSIS
Acces Cover Slopoes and edges
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2.2 CONCEPTACLE
Illusion in form
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2.2 CONCEPT AND SKETCH DESIGN
I began with attempting to utilise the repitition of a form to hide one different one, containing the secret. This one form was based on the conceptacle. Issues quickly arose in the context of the pavilion. Initially planned to be situated underground, there were difficulties with how to limit the pavilion. Another concern was in growing similarity to the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
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2.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The housing of the secret expanded from being one form to four, arranged to create an open space within closed pathways. After considerations regarding the context of the pavilion, it was moved from underground to the edge of the island, extending onto the water. This also enabled a greater inclusion of the concept of illusion, with the pavilion mimicking the slope of the island, using the regular form of the conceptacle to draw attention to the secret’s location. However, there were still problems with the limits of the pavilion, with the grid layout being rather abrupt. Going back to the idea of fitting with the island, the pavilion was expanded to attempt to create a new edge on the island.
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2.4 FINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
Plan Clarifying the manipulation of the borders of the island. Section Clarifying the scale of the pavilion and open space.
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2.5 FINAL DESIGN MODEL
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3.0 REFLECTION My overall design process has developed through the experience with the three relationships explored in the beginning of this studio. The three relationships projects were where the bulk of this development occured, with feedback both during the idea development stages and in presentations enabling me to move forward and make changes to my process. The importance of research and precedents was emphasised again, and the importance of having a key idea to convey in each project helped a great deal in directing my design process, feeding into the final project. Having an idea or concept behind each project really helped in terms of design development, providing a consistent driving force that I could go back to in the event that I got lost with ideas. A challenge I found throughout this studio was trying to go through a large amount of development in short periods, as well as effectively conveying this development. Another challenge was regarding the incorporation of particular briefs or elements within each small project, often leading me to unintentionally restrict myself, before moving on to trying to push ideas. Another challenge was the briefs given to us, and trying to incorporate these with the tectonics effectively, and also in the abstract nature of concepts, particularly in the idea of secrets in the final project, where definitions were up to us for interpretation. In order to improve my design, I would definitely experiment further with the arrangement of the pavilion and its interaction with the island. I feel that even though it might blend into the island, it does not necessarily mimick its form. I could potentially superimpose the slope of the island onto the pavilion instead of using a constant gradient. Overall, this studio has been challenging and a great learning experience in exploring Earth.
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4.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Papercut by unknown [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/bf/6f/9a/ bf6f9ab1ba6721fd2865b492c0986b1a.jpg]
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