Component 2 Victry Simbo
Brief Everyone needs an escape, an opportunity to re-connect with the environment around, a need to be adventurous but also to relax from the busy and chaotic life of the city. People holiday abroad, travelling to different countries to see, experience and connect more with the friends and family and loved ones they care about the most in a relaxing and peaceful environment. . Yet the challenges faced it that people lack the zeal to explore their own country, as well as tourist finding personal relaxing homes that take away from the chaos. Therefore in collaboration with major architecture and residential companies ,I will design a prototype holiday home. The brief is to create homes in spectacular environments that are remote and hold the worlds wonders. Attracting families, friends and couples who are adventurous equally looking for tranquility. The home should be equally as relaxing as its location, that is one with the environment both physically and spiritually. A holiday home that contributes to local tourism and does not damage it. A good home is the key to a good holiday therefore, by creating spectacular and adventurous homes can the renter live a completely different life and atmosphere. It should be private whilst taking in the breathtaking views in its location. The location predominantly be natural; having been tampered with little by human intervention. It should capture the adventurous and peaceful, those looking for a challenge but also those begging for relaxation. A location suitable for children and adults alike. It should be accessible in both winter and summer seasons and compatible with the weather conditions in all seasons, so that it can be used all year round. A seductive location where the home meets the land and the people discover the home. The companies wish to promote the secrets of the English landscape, but in such a way that does not destroy but is environmentally friendly, maintaining the stability that is the land while providing accommodation. For nature and home to meet and be intertwined endlessly.
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Four bedrooms Two bathrooms One En-suit Accessible for all disabilities Storage area Sauna Conjoining living and kitchen area Study room A pool Two outdoor seating areas
Design Brief The theme of the project is Natural and organic. This will allow me to create a home that follows the narurla pattern of the environment. Developing a shape that mirrors green and sloped environment. I will use the surrounding landscape, it curves, slope, shapes ad forms to cultivate a home that is adventurous, functions and comfortable. Furthermore the landscape with change dramatically, however I feel by using my theme I can maintain a sense of stability and beauty, by finding the right balance and creating a home nestled among the hills rather than significantly juxtaposing and contrasting it.
Location Analysis The Jurassic coast is of UNESCO status for it outstanding geology. The coast begins in East Devon to old Harry rocks in Dorset. The wide coast reveals 185 million years of the earth's history. It is very popular for fossil hunting as hundreds of specimens can be found on the cliffs and the beaches. For my project, my site will be based close to Durdle Door, because it is a very popular site and it is easy access to the beaches and local community. Due to its multitude of history, it is also important that the tourism is not disturbed by the home and people are still able to roam around freely and comfortably in the area.
West Lulworth
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Nearest village to the site – population of 714. Main path to site is South West Coastal Path From local tourist region to Durdle Door is 1.2km Form local village to holiday resorts 1.9km Form village to site is about 20-40min walk Two major roads out of location and six minor roads in and around village Two public parking spaces but no private parking space Promotes little sound pollution, odor pollution and littering
Site The hill, the building will be constructed on, has a spectacular view of the ocean, a never-ending view that is enticing and makes the viewer keen to keep on discovering. With a 360-degree view of the region, it takes full advantage of capturing the farm fields, homes, villages and nature. It is a seducing location, that heavily attracts locals and tourist therefore the building can not obstruct this but maintain the tourism and comfortability locals have learnt to abide by no matter the time of day. The man-made public pathways must not be destroyed and be kept in their state. It is a well-maintained area, and this too must be taken into consideration.
The most prominent materials in the location is Chalk. A material that is good for construction and constructing in I would like to see I can incorporate chalk into the design of this holiday home.
White outline represents the entire circumference of the hill that is located between a caravan holiday park (left) and West Lulworth tourist and village area (right)
Red outline represents the working area where my building could potentially be place. Easy road access. However the proximity to tourists would have to be combatted in the building process.
Summer House Storfjord The Summer House Storfjord, was a family retreat built in the mountains of Norway. The most intriguing approach is that they made the building fit into the environment rather than changing the environment to allow the building to stand. As a result the outcome was a part of the rocky earth being incorporated into the overall design in the living and dinning area. The objective is minimal damage to the environment so that is the building was removed the environment would look fairly like how it was before
By analysing this building I wanted to understand how the architects were able to join the natural earth with the concrete in such a sophisticated manner. As well as how they combined the traditional building methods of Norway with new and innovative techniques of building. Using the local pine trees in the interior and exterior to blend in with the environment, creating a tree-house effect. As well as adding rustic metals and concrete textures to allow the home to be simple and collaborative.
The House Cast in Liquid Stone The House of Liquid Stone was built in India. Its cold concrete exterior is a dramatic contrast to its warm and inviting interior that it hides. Built to withstand all weather conditions in India firm the monsoon to the summer seasons. This house is built on modernity and sophistication while challenging the cultures of India . I wanted to find out how the architects build both in the earth and above it in levels that fall into the ground. As ell as investigating the intricacies that they added to the design which made this a comfortable and relaxing home despite it domineering exterior.
There is a sharp contrast between the environment and the tough boarder like exterior of the house. This type of tough concrete exterior is something I would like to avoid but create an exterior that work collaboratively with the environment. However it is important to consider that the exterior also has to withstand the weather conditions of the area.
I investigated the courtyards that were constructed withing the building. The courtyards are intertwined and break the divide between bedroom and living space allow an individual to travel freely between all three. The courtyards allow privacy but also a connection with the natural world and atmosphere as well as continued natural sunlight. It is a feature I would like to incorporate in my own design as it promotes privacy and comfort, especially as mine is a heavy tourist destination the courtyards would help break this distinction.
Primary Research
I think I will be aiming for a two-story home that lowers into the ground. The images that inspired my idea process are from pictures taken at my location in Dorset at Durdle Door. I brought out the curves and angles and created different levels using the angles potentially creating a building.
This primary research will inspire my future designs and development as I continue to experiment with curves and turning curves into angles trying to make them fit into my landscape. I would also like my curves and angles to mirror its environment.
These experiments were created to try and create a few bases for where my building could lie and how it lie in the earth. Using my primary research images I cut into blue foam board and rendered the foam board to try and imitate a similar shape like the land.
I then went on to do a few sketches, plan views of the depths that I had created. Creating levels that could be used in my design and how the earth could be carved in such a way that could allow the home to be constructed in the patterns I created. However I also want the curves and angles to protrude form the earth so that people can see this and the shape of the building blending into the environment.
Witklipfontein Eco Lodge
This house was built in South Africa, composed in such a way that every aspect has an opportunity to blend in with its environment. The green roof, rammed earth and local stone, all used vernacular methods of construction and materials sourced locally from the dug-out earth. A modern take on the vernacular creating a comfortable home that does not displace from its environment but become part of the landscape endlessly. The materials were constructed in such a way that also accommodates the weather conditions in South Africa, providing properties such as thermal mass. Properties I will consider in my own building.
Materials In my analysis of materials I wanted to find out ho rammed earth can be cooperated into my design my creating rammed chalk earth. This would help create a rustic building where the colours match the earth and expose the authenticity of the earth. This would allow me to allow the earth the blend in with the environment using very vernacular methods of building. This can also be incorporated with the use of together local materials.
Rammed Earth with Insulation
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Stone Brick Thatched roof Reclaimed wood Portland stone Chalk
I also investigated how a green roof top would be constructed and the components needed. This would help me elevate my building to allow it to blend in with the natural environment of the location it is in. it would allow a sense of privacy and make visitors feel as though they are part of environment. Creating an interesting experience.
Generating Ideas These experiments were inspired by combining my previous research with my primary research. I created moulds and filled them with plaster to then dye them into two different colours. The blue represent the top levels of buildings where as the orange represents the bottom level. However the colours done necessarily have to be followed. I played around with the arrangement of them shapes and created drawing in the locations. Combining idea with location trying to establish a good combination.
Different combinations of building structure that could be placed in the location separated into two different entities and levels that could provide different functions. All the buildings sink into the ground and become part of the earth somehow.
I tried to create the courtyard effect by separating the buildings and the gaps could become private outdoor space.
I then proceeded to create a few more models using the same plaster process. I then used sketchup to create a similar landscape and create rendered building inspired by the models I had created and the ideas I had drawn. created a mirrored effect with the models on sketchup and tired to blend the land with the building.
I really liked the way I could make the grass roof work effectively with the home created and create private spaces for people to enjoy
In these drawing I took one of my ideas and proceeded to develop it, looking at section drawing and changing the arrangement of it to see how it could be changed. Incorporating inner courtyards and windows. The interior I tired to experiment and found out how exposed rock would fit into the composition.