vitamin
(n.)
/ˈvɪtəmɪn,ˈvʌɪtəmɪn/ nutrients that are required in social life and essential for community bonding
Group A2, team T-05
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Vi t a m i n i s e s s e n t i a l t o o n e ’s g e n e r a l w e l l - b e i n g . O u r d e s i g n w i l l be acting like vitamin for Light House Residents. It is nutritious a n d a b l e t o s t r e n g t h e n r e s i d e n t s ’ c o n n e c t i o n t o t h e c o m m u n i t y. U l t i m a t e l y, t o l e t e a c h r e s i d e n t t o e n j o y a h e a l t h y s o c i a l l i f e .
Vitamin A: Children’s Room
Vitamin B: Terrace
Each room will respresent one kind of Vitamin. Some benefits of Vitamin:
Vitamin A - Improve children’s health Vitamin B - Maintain good health and well-being Vitamin C - Rapair and enhance recovery from sickness Vitamin D - Enhance your health via source of sunlight
Vitamin C: Women Development Room/Office
Vitamin D: Roof
How can our design be vital as vitamin? Answer will be provided as follows.
Our design will be achieving the following aspects:
Inclusion
Flexibility
Shareability
Colours
Practicality
Materiality
Typologies - Symbol of Home Some furnitures are designed in the form of houses to symbolize Light House as forever the support of each family. They are located in every communal space of Light House and this implies no matter private or public space, it belongs to everyone and everything is shareable.
Cabin
Tree House This is a suggested program which is additional to the terrace. It is a secret place for children and adults to take a rest at.
Terrace Its location is at the terrace but it is also visible at the entrance of Light House. Therefore, we hope it can bring the message of “Welcome home!” to residents.
Children’s room
Bird House This is designed for birds to stay at Light House
Roof It symbolises Light House welcomes visitors and wishes all visitors to have a pleasant stay
Storage To storage markers pens and erasers for whiteboard
Women’s development room
Typologies - Shelves To make spaces more functional and practical, in terms of furniture, we have put a lot of efforts on designing the shelf. It is not only helping with the storage issue but we are also hoping to bring residents into the design. The structure of the shelves are fixed but the layout will be assembled by residents so they can create their own version of useful storage shelf. Shelf can be found in almost all the communal spaces, they are featured as follows:
White Board (Record important notice/duty list for tidying up the space
Plants Layer (for decoration)
Extra shelfing divider
Toy Storage
Book Storage With a display section on top
Piano section
Boxy storage and chair
Balcony Shelf
Cork Mat Durable/Soft in touch Can be rearranged As an indicator of the placement of table and chair
Boxy Chair(with cushion on top) It can used as chair and storage for cushion at same time
Children’s room
Located at balcony of chilren room, for placing plants and underneath can stored any huge furniture
Children’s room
Light Storage
Tool Box
Boxy Storage
Book Shelf To store documents and books
Whiteboard Storage To store eraser and markers
Drawers To store small sewing items
Buskets To store small items
Children’s development room/office
Vertical Storage (Gardening tools)
Machine storage To store sewing machines
Safety Storage (elastic rod to prevent bulky object to fall)
Put in shelf so it can make sure children will not easily be contacted with machines
Subdivided Storage (the shelf can be further subdivided for placing seat panel and other planar objects
Roof
Vitamin A - Children’s Room Activity Area Shelf design: Irreducible elements including -the shelf( as horizontal support for contents, also movable for different usage) -the upright( vertical support for the structure) The framework here is functional and expressive but minimal to be easily portable and managed Heavy timber interlocked to form a rigid system, which can create large spans with minimum use of materials. The partition is used for storing different item, it also include a space for piano and tv set Cabin: Eating area demonstrates the importance of family and community gathering, which simply transiting the opening of the kitchen area to the room with a house-shaped structure indicate the happiness of sharing foods together.
Vitamin A - Children’s Room Reading/ Playing Area We think a design that can boost creativity and reading habits of kids are of paramount importance. Here, the introduction of black board and magnetic white board can provide numerous opportunities for the kids to sketch, to present their idea, and while the staff and parents can utilised them as display board or set reminder. In addition,there is a small reading corner and we hope that there is a indicative place for the children to be comfortably sit down and enjoy their precious reading time.
Reference
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Vitamin A - Details of Children’s Room Board Game Space
Monopoly (Light House Version)
The best way to suggest the spatial logic of a space is with a simple modular approach. With the inclusion of ‘monopoly’ design, the mat strategies can revitalize the kids’ room and it opens up the opportunities to interact. Residents can use it in their own way(can be a learning tools) to explore, it is safe plus provides extra comfort. Moreover, whenever there are activities and workshops going on, can seats and tables. It willapproach, be illustrated the following. The best waythey to suggest the align spatial logic of a space is with a simple modular with the inclusionas of ‘mo-
A Light House Version of Monopoly is designed. The content and elements will be community based so children can understand the structure of a community via playing. Instead of “Going to Jail”, this version has changed to “Go to Light House”. This symbolises Light House is a temporary home and as a warm, welcoming transitional home for all
nopoly’ design, the mat strategies can revitalize the kids’ room and it opens up the opportunities to interact as residents can use it in their own way(can be a learning tools) and provide extra safet. Moreover, whenever there is activities and workshops going on, they can align seats and tables according to the images
Materiality Reasonably priced, water resistant and easy to manage
Layout The mat is 400mmx400mm square in shape, very light weight and can be carried easily.
Cork Mat
Changed to different transportations instead of stations
Can be arranged with four in a row and 3 columns and it can be irregular
Material details Monopoly board game will be printed on cork pieces, it is a safe material also not providing permanent effect. Therefore, this allows rooms to be more
flexible, residents can change settings based on their needs,
To make this monopoly more educational and relatable, we are changing places to something that kids have contacts with in daily life.
Instead of salary, we change to pocket money so it is more relatable to kids Monopoly Sample
Vitamin A - Children’s Room: Plan & Elevation BLACKBOARD WALL
CRAYON PEN BOXES
DRAWING CORNER
BOOK SHELF SHELF FOR STORAGE
WOODEN KITCHEN CABIN
PLANT POT as breathing/ventilating screen
FRIDGE
PLAY AREA (MOVEABLE MODULLAR CORK MAT AS PLAYING GUIDANCE)
READING CORNER
GREEN CORNER+ STORAGE ROOM
ENTRANCE
CUSHION STORAGE
SWITCH
CUSHION STACK
SHELF
HEATER
PLATE Color can be adjustable
Plan
SWITCH
PIANO
FRAME can be easily assembled or dissembled with the need of the users
Elevation
Vitamin B - Details of Terrace Terrace is located right upstairs of the entrance, we suggest two additional programs to create a more playful and calm space for the residents. Program 1: Rocks Climbing The slope along the stairs to entrance is not too steep so we suggest adding rocks climbing to the entrance, this makes the environments more lively and playful. Therefore, kids’ playground is not just limited to children’s room, it brings more joy to enhance children’s experience. To ensure safety, ground will be covered with rubber mulch. Program 2: Tree House The tree house will be sitting on the slope supported with timber structural columns. It serves as a secret place for children and adults to stay in. To make sure the tree house is safe, it can only be accessed via terrace and it is sealed with timber board, 4 small openings on the wall will be served as windows to allow sunlight intake.
Ruber mulch
Different pattern of rubber mulch as playing feature Source: Pinterest
Vitamin B - Details of Terrace Integrated Green Space To make terrace a more pleasant space to stay at, we suggest the introduction of an integrated green space. By planting herbs and vines on particular part of the balcony, the healing effect of the plantations will eventually improve the intellectual well-being of residents. To make this green space feasible, drip type system is recommended. This system is durable, delicate and transparent. Whatsmore, it helps mitigating strong sunlight during summer and regenerate vividness in the terrace floor.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
CLIMBING PLANTS
Hook for hanging decoration
The construction of this system required green technology, the following is the suggestion: Work Area: 300 SF terrace(approximately 50SF) Design Load Conditions 500kg/m2(Balcony planting base) Soil Thickness About 500mm Soil Type: Artifical Lightweight soil Humidity of soil: 0.85 Planting Quantity: 8 species of vines(H2.0m/H0..5m) Irrigiation method: automatic Irrigiation System(drip type) Reference
MOVEABLE BENCH Benches are provided to move around PLANT POTS BENCH AND PLANT POTS GROUP Wooden benches are provided as fixed components
CHAIN DESIGN FOR SIMPLE DRAINAGE water will drip off from the climber plants to the floor water collection smalll tanks
Oasis of Light House A successful integrated green system will be served as an air purifying layer which will be able to reduce noise and provide shading effect.
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Aesthetics There is a extended wooden plank shading projected from the existing “ceiling”, this provides shading effects and makes the terrace a more pleasant place to stay at. we provide a grid system of hook which residents can hang objects. On special occasion or festival, residents can hang objects on the hooks. For instance, during Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns can be hanged.
Vitamin C - Women’s Development Room/Office
Overview
This room is with the height of 3.7 metres. To utilise the space fully, we are planning to transform the room into 2 levels. We hope to create space more functions and with higher flexibility.
Scenario: Office/Workplace
The lower level goes up to 1.8 metres. It will be served as a work space where woodwork, sewing work and office will take place at.
Vitamin C - Women’s Development Room/Office Scenario: DIY Workshop
Some furnitures are movable in order to fulfill notion of flexibility. Therefore, this room can also be a classroom/lecture place setting. This allows residents of Light House to have more community event space to hold workshop DIY class. Ultimately, it can enhance residents’ social life at Light House.
Scenario: Movie Night
The upper level (attic) is served as a resting area where it is also a functional space that enables different community activities/events to go on. The space is big enough is put projector to play movies so we suggest residents holding more events at the attic.
Vitamin C - Details of Women’s Development Room/Office Stairs/Shelf
White-board
The stairs does not only serve as connection to the attic but also a shelf. As this room is served for multiple functions so it needs more storage to put documents, tools or even some machines. The depth is of the shelf is 0.5 meters and the height is based on the stairs’ height.
White-boards are put on the walls of this room in order to make the room more interactive, it can be used to mark down notes also teaching.
Shelf is one of the core scheme from our concept. We hope residents can be involved in the design process, the layout of the shelf is decided by them. Therefore, they can change the positions of some slab to make storage more practical. Some baskets are provided to store small items, each basket is with different colours to make the room to look more playful.
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Whiteboard
Boxes/Chairs? The chairs at the room are in the shape of boxes, it made up of boards. It is lightweight and practical. Each chair also serves as a storage box. Therefore, chairs can be moved around flexibly to make this room functions as a lecture place/classroom for workshop.
230.0
175.0
1800.0
1050.0
Chairs/storage boxes
1200.0 Elevation of the stairs/chairs (Units:millimeter)
1530.0
2327.0
Vitamin C - Details of Women’s Development Room/Office Display Boards
Attic
The attic is designed to serve as a relaxation and resting area. To ensure the room does not feel oppressed, net is used at particular area, it allows higher transparency between two levels. At the same time, it brings better playfulness and comfortability to the attic. The net will be made up of rope as it is durable and strong.
Reference
The attic is designed to serve as a relaxation and resting area. To ensure the room does not feel oppressed, net is used at particular area, it allows higher transparency between two levels. At the same time, it brings better playfulness and comfortability to the attic. The net will be made up of rope as it is durable and strong.
Reference
Located at the work table To store stationery and sewing tools Located next to the stairs To display works from DIY workshop
Ropes are densely aligned to secure safety usage
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Components of the display board
Slab
Hook
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Located at wood workplace To store tools
Container
The use of net
Vitamin C - Women’s Development Room/Office: Plan & Section Whiteboard Work Table (For Office/DIY use)
Shelf
Entrance
Whiteboard
Display Board Wood Workshop
Lecture Place (For DIY workshop)
Display Board
Shelf
Display shelf
Whiteboard
Shelf
Work Table (For Office/DIY use) Table
Ground Floor Plan Attic Floor Plan
Net
Structure Beam
Display Board
Rest Area/Tea Place
Section A-A
Vitamin D - Roof
During Nightime, the lightbox feature will provide gentle lighting for the residents.
Farming is the main activity at the rooftop. We designed some plant pots with some functions for residents to use. As rooftop also served for large gathering events space so we are hoping to use lightweight materials to make the plant pots movable. By moving the plant pots around to spare more spaces for events.
Vitamin D - Roof Scenario: Barbecue Gathering
Alternatively, barbecue gathering can be another scenario. Residents can organise more gathering events on the roof to increase the bonding between families.
Vitamin D - Details of Roof Plant Pots To make farming more interesting, the functions added to the plant pots include benches and small table. Also, the rooftop appears to be too sunny so we add some umbrella holders for residents to insert umbrella in. Therefore, residents are not limited to just go by to water their plants but also can stay for longer. For night time, we have designed some shared pot that is luminous.
This is the suggested combo. It will be arranged by residents to see what they want.
1000.0
230.0
Pots for farning
A square per one family
Umbrella holder
Fomed as a combo
500.0
491.48
Bird House
300.0 1000.0
The chairs can be hided when it is not in use Chairs/Tables
230.0
Plant Pot type A Shared luminous pot
Plant Pot type B
Shared luminous pot will be located randomly with the plant pot. This is for share usage, residents can design the rooftop area by planting flowers in shared pot to decorate the roof