Contents Site Analysis ........1 Spatial Composition........2 Landforming........3 Assemblage........4 Program........5 Superimposition........6 Experience........7 Final Project........8-10
SITE Week 2
Temperature I was given the task of analysing the Concrete Lawn site in terms of climate. This was done on observing the site and estimating drop shadows based on the height of surrounding buildings. Each map for shade is at a different time of day and the temperature map gives a good indication as to where there is heat retaining materials such as concrete and cooler areas such as trees or grass.
Shade
SPATIAL COMPOSITION Week 4
Plan view 1:1 @ A3
Inspiration: Class sketch model showing delicacy and lightness of hanging plastic panels. Creating a space for people to experience while walking on the inside. Instead of having this as a feature in a room, it becomes the room. Process: Frame and Grid; using the wire and the cardboard as a frame base I was able to use the plastic strips to create a more abstract representation of this technique. Materials: Wire, silver metallic board, thin plastic, white coardboard, pin (for holes), wire cutters, craft knife and glue
Section 1:1 @ A3
LANDFORMING Week 5
Plan view 1:1 @ A3
Section 1:1 @ A3
Inspiration: For this model I really wanted to experiment with the rounded/ mouded form which is a more organic form. I thought about how a lanform can be many of the same forms layered on top of eachother which could represent the Earth’s crust having many layers that are ‘scooped’ out one by one and then stacked. Process: Extrution; this is a landform that is extended beyond a flat surface although upon feedbacck I should have included subtractions to show variation and comlexitiy. The paper mache was the most time consuming part of making this model. Materials: Paper, balloons, cups, pva glue, scissors, water.
ASSEMBLAGE Week 6
Inspiration: In the lecture there was an Ex- sudents model and I took inspiration from that which allowed me to combine the more solid forms from my landforming model with the frame of my first model. This created a third space where the purity of the domes layered on top of each other is interupted by the wooden frame. Process: Grafting was the technique that I was given to use. It took quite some time to figure out how to combine the two of my first models in this way so first I defined grafting as “two opposite elements coming together and moulding into one final composition� and I did many sketch models and quick sketches (shown below). In this model I was able to show how clashing geometric forms and organic forms can actually work. Materials: Cardboard, wooden sticks, paper mache, wire, plastic, silver metallic board, glue.
Plan view 1:1 @ A3
Section 1:1 @ A3
SPATIO-TEMPORAL COLLAGE Week 7
Meet. A billy cart takes you to this place. Travel through the black ring. Leave this place and open your eyes. From darkness to a different light. Are you lost or have you been found? Trees are alive, with hats that attract birds. People change, their legs are replaced by springs, to jump across the nearest rainbow. Imperfections are perfect. Colours drop. Morphing powers fit us in. Somewhere to play, somewhere to become, somewhere to be – a happy place. A gathering for all – where differences shine. You are now found. Childlike adventure takes a hold. Passing no judgements – equality. With people and everything green.
SUPERIMPOSITION Week 8
Inspiration: The inspiration for my narrative came from a thought of the natural environment and how as humans we sometimes are disconnected from it. In this story the nature really comes alive and the people come out of the darkness where they are held back and supressed, into the light and happiness of this outdoor fantasy. They can do things and interact in ways that cannot otherwise be done. Process: To create this collage I used photoshop to overlay my spatio-temporal collage, assemblage plan and one of my site maps (temperature). By doing this I was able to see all the array of colours emerge and also identify new shapes and lines that would not exist with just one of these layers individually. I learned that this plan would become a base for my final project .So did a lot of tracing to see what to leave in and take out for the final. Material: 3 overlays and also scanned textured paper to add detail to the wooden sticks
EXPERIENCE Week 9
Part of Site plan to extrude Inspiration: Based on my narrative I wanted to create something fun and interactive for people that use and visit the space. This is how I came up with the idea for an adult playspace. Process: Visualising each of the elements extruded was quite difficult so I had to make a very quick model out of cut out pieces of paper to see it in 3D. The idea was to get the long curved line into a mesh tower that people climb up and can sit in the egg chairs and the triangle section be an enclosed area for a slide as an element of play. There are some other parts I was still unsure of and that is why the full site section does not look consolidated in terms of scale and having one major structure. Based on feedback the elements of subtraction were good but could be taken a step further and not everything needed to be built up. Materials: I was given metal as my material. To make the collage I used textures of metal and integrated them into my section drawing using photoshop, also showing the experience with the people using the space.
Experience Collage @A3
Full Site Section 1:100 @ A2
FINAL PROJECT
Plan view 1:200 @ A3
Week 12
Partial Section 1:50 @ A1
I have now developed my original plan and section into a functional, playful space. There are many elements which people can interact with including the incorportion of how water can be embedded as features in the site.
Full Site Section 1:100 @ A2
FINAL PROJECT
This diagram shows how the different eleemnts of the site work and can be used by people.
FINAL PROJECT My design scheme, is a place to play, a place to relax, a place you have to experience by doing rather than just looking.A main precedence for my design is that physical play and adventure like climbing over, through and under things does not necessarily have to be reserved for children, it can have the same benefits for adults. Having a space that is not encloded shows a sense of freedom and openess so the outdoors is at the pinnacle of my design. Every day students are boxed indoors in classrooms and lecture theatres so this space is something that is the complete opposite of that normal experience. There are areas that can just be sat in for gatherings, others that can be swung down, balanced across, climbed up or down,stood in (water features) or even slid down. There is also the additional functionaity of the bike racks which will promote more physical activity also to travel here and aroud campus in style.
Reflection: Overall this semester has been a big learning experience into the often overwhelming complexities and ambiguities that design entails. I have learnt many skills along the way and have had the opportunity to experiment in ways I have never done before. My final project needed more thought on the scale, placement and variety of elements and if time permiteed I would have liked to consolidate this. My design scheme I feel still has a long way to be developed into something that is more concise, practical and less based on multiple elements, however I am pleased with what I was able to produce in my first design studio. The process that was taught to us in order to come up with this final design is very useful because we had to think outside the box of designing for the site all the time. To experiment with minimal constraints and then mould designs onto a site helps us generate a much wider variety of outcomes.