SPACE METAMORPHOSIS A solution to urbanization?
PROJECT : EXHIBITION DESIGN PRESENTED BY : THE DESIGN SMITHS - ASAM BHAVYA - PAVANI DAS - SHASHANK GS - VASUNDHARA SINGHANIA
FLORENCE DESIGN ACADEMY
CONTENTS
1. FREE SPACE
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2. MIND MAPPING
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3. MOOD BOARD
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4. CONCEPT
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5. DESIGN STATEMENT
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6. FURNITURE LAYOUTS
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7. ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS
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8. 3 DIMENSIONAL MODEL
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9. DETAILS - LIGHTING AND MATERIALS
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9. TEXT AND POSITIONING
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9. CONCEPT DETAILS
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FREE SPACE With the theme of Freespace, the Biennale Architettura 2018 presents for public scrutiny examples, proposals, elements - built or unbuilt - of work that exemplifies essential qualities of architecture . Freespace celebrates architecture’s capacity to find additional and unexpected generosity in each project - even within the most private, defensive, exclusive or commercially restricted conditions. A space that is not limited to only vertical or horizontal planes or tangible forms. A space that provokes your imagination and not restrict yourself to any standards. Free space is a space that inspires democracy. It is a space that is not yet conceived. Freespace provides the opportunity to emphasise nature’s free gifts of light sunlight and moonlight, air, gravity, materialsnatural and man-made resources. Freespace encourages reviewing ways of thinking, new ways of seeing the world, of inventing solutions where architecture provides for the well being and dignity of each citizen of this fragile planet.
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MOOD BOARD
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Space metamorphosis, the solution to urbanization?
Space and energy consumption are a recurring problem in most of the countries right now. Every year more and more people move to the urban areas and, as our cities expand, urban sprawl is affecting the quality of life and the environment we live in. Therefore the discussion about dispersed city versus compact city is taking place. As a possibility to turn towards a more sustainable living, optimize land use, reduce the need to travel and decrease energy use, people might reconsider their living habits. Currently, the basic premises of living are being reformulated and becoming more flexible and indifferent. The attachment to the place where one lives and where one works is decreasing. People are becoming more flexible in the way they travel and adapt to the new environment. The idea of compactness and multipurpose use of spaces is being introduced.
The idea is to develop a free space using the concept of space metamorphosis. (Metamorphosis - A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means)
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DESIGN STATEMENT
By exploring the possibilities of maximizing the potential of use of space and resources in relation to its function, in our project, we are going to create the space that can accommodate different functions according to the activity in current mode with proper utilization of space. This space and its function can transform when office hours are over and provide open space for other Leisure activities. And then showcase this space in a special structure. Our main inspiration for the project is the natural biological metamorphosis where a larvae transforms itself inside a cocoon and comes out as a new different being, a butterfly. This special structure symbolizes an architectural cocoon where we expect the visitor to enter and witness the metamorphosis of space and come out with a changed perception.
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3-DIMESNIONAL MODEL
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DETAILS - LIGHTING
Fig 2. Strip lighting behind the projector colour coordinated with the colours in the dome
Fig 1. Lighting details and fixture inside the dome
The white dome beautifully lit on the inside with the lighting fixtures recessed on the ground focusing on the walls, washing the inside surface of the dome evenly. The colours of the warm lights will change in a time interval of 150s so as not the disturb the activity inside.
Fig 3. LED track lights focused on an angle fixed on the exposed ceiling outside of the dome
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DETAILS - MATERIALS
Fig 4. Construction of the dome and a sample of opaque white acrylic sheet
The cover of the dome is made up of triangular pieces of white acrylic sheets. Size of the triangle - 600 mm each side (equilateral triangle) Thickness of Acrylic sheet - 30mm Material for struts production - galvanized steel tubes
Fig 6. Melamine MDF sheet
The Melamine MDF sheets are panels of 600 by 600. Raised 150mm. Easy installation leaving space for under-floor wiring.
Fig 5. Transparent Plexi glass
Transparent Plexi glass used for the display table where the models will be placed, to give the floating feeling to the space. The table top will be lit from the bottom. Thickness - 25mm
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TEXT AND POSITIONING
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Fig 7. 3-Dimentional view of the Exhibition walls showing the location of the texts.
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Space Metamorphosis is characterized by the ability to change and adapt according to different users, uses and time.We believe that the development and notion of Space Metamorphosis concept has a potential to address problems related to urban sprawl and overuse of resources, while creating an attractive platform for working and living spaces. While the project is exploring the theme of flexibility and space transformation, it does not suggest that the sense of place should disappear.The concept of Space Metamorphosis requires a specific design for the unit which will accommodate both Living and Working, the layout of the unit have then influenced the grid of the entire master plan.
Fig 8. Steps explaining the units’ layout organization development from orthogonal to rotated
We have created a basic layout in which the entrance of the unit is taking one of the facades and creates a gallery-like circulation. It would be favorable to have two entrances to the unit and there should be a certain visual and physical distance between them. Following that, we have rotated the plan 90°, which allowed us to place both entrances on the side. However, in this option the lighting of the space became problematic. As the modules were located along the facades, moving them inwards only allowed some parts of the unit to get light and an outside view. This led to the final step where modules were rotated 45° and allowed to bring light and connection to the exterior as well as to create spaces with clear hierarchy, whereas in previous steps, spaces were more monotonous. These units are transforming twice a day in order to adapt to changes of use and users.
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Fig 9. Unit plan during the day. Working configuration
Fig 10. (opposite) Unit plan at night. Living configuration
Shifting from Living, to Working, to Living again, is achieved by moving several different modules. These modules changing positions are all altering the amount of light entering the different sub-spaces newly created and covering or revealing different surface treatments as well as complete furniture elements. Directly accessible at all time because of the division of the entrances, an emergency private space able to be self functioning at all time is housing the kitchen and has access to the bathroom and terrace. We envision that all module movements could be automated and triggered by the users’ entrance magnetic pass to strengthen the user’s belonging feeling.
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The main difference between traditional spaces and Space Metamorphosis is the introduction of horizontal and vertical modules, which allow transformations to take place. The final modules are divided into three main classes: sleeping, living and working. The first class encompasses the hostel module in which two beds are placed along with storage units for its fixed interior part and a library and a sitting place on its outside mobile part oriented towards the north windows. The two bedroom modules, also belonging to this class, in their main moving element contain one bed and either storage spaces or a working desk. The second class contains all other modules more orientated to leisure and storage such as the one closing the kitchen and making it a fully functioning studio when separated from the rest of the main space. The third one is for the retractable working stations. They can either be double or simple and can accommodate all the necessary office desk furniture needed because of the depth of the ceiling. The very internal structure of the tables is designed in order to avoid the multiplication of lighting appliances for both functions. By introducing a grid-like structure at the core of the table and a translucent surface treatment we allow light to be diffused for the living space. This diffuse atmosphere is then influenced by what is left on the table’s surface by their users, reinforcing their awareness about the Other.
Fig 11. Comparison of traditional ceilings and walls with the introduction of horizontal and vertical modules Fig 12. Study of volume possibilities for the horizontal and vertical volumes
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Fig 13. Axonometries of two different sleeping modules and renders showing possible personalization of the surfaces
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Fig 14. Axonometries of living modules and renders showing materiality and possible personalization of the surfaces
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Fig 15. Axonometries of living modules and renders showing materiality and possible personalization of the surfaces Fig 16. Details of the movable wall - tracks on the ceiling and other technicalities
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