Project 1 >> Presentation

MODEL >>






PARTI >>

- Program -
organisation of space
relationship between private, internal and external spaces

- Geometry -

- Enclosure -

- Structure -

- Circulation -

POCHE >>

- Plan -

- Section -

Project 1 >> Model Progress

Outdoor areas (entrance, courtyard)

Dealing with the sloped site (shown above) was quite a difficult, yet fundamental first step in building our model. We chose to represent the various contours with one single slope, placing the building itself into the site as if it were a "box".

Project 1 >> Sloped Site

We did our first mini-sketch model to explore the way in which the building and surrounding external areas would fit into the sloped site itself. Though very simple, Sarah and I used this to communicate with each other about how we wanted to construct our model.

Project 1 >> Villa Can Feliz, Jorn Utzon

Partner: Sarah Najm

Villa Can Feliz, Jorn Utzon

>> situated on a hillside (sloped site), quite secluded

>> predominantly stone structure (large load bearing walls)

>> Utzon designed both public and private areas (there is an extensive courtyard)

SESSION 1 2008 - ARCH 1201 DESIGN STUDIO 3

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FINAL MAP>>
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EXP3 FINAL MAP

Flying screenshot:

The entrance to Slim's space is quite remote and isolated, reflecting his solitariness and aggressive independence.

Dining Table/Datum/Meeting Space:

The dining table showing both individual (pinnalce) and communal (circular table panel) power. The meeting space itself is moderately sized, as both clients would spend the majority of their time in their respective office spaces.

Corridor through to Slim's table/office:

The relative size of the person to the giant angled panels create a sense of inferiority and powerlessness. The use of light creates a sense of something great and almost godlike at the end of the corridor, reinforcing a Slim's hold on power.

Corridor cont.:

The corridor is purposely long to create a climax when one finally reaches Slim whose table is placed on a high platform. The office space is purely for his individual use (he presumably sends demands to workers electronically).

View from Slim's desk:

From Slim's perspective, one can see that he feels a great sense of power through the angled panels pointed towards him and the abundance of light. His superiority and power are also represented through him sitting on a platform, standing above anyone else.

View from Datum downwards on Tata's Space:

Tata's space is more communal and caters for more workers (himself & his top 4 advisors). Note that Tata's office space is given a "meeting space" of its own, encouraging him and his workers to socialise and communicate. Tata's office is just like the others, yet slightly higher, as he is still the leader.

One of the 5 Office "Pods":

Designed for one person, the size of the office 'pod' is a comfortable size with a large table.

View from Office to Communal Area:

Conference and foyer area for conferences and discussions.