With a defined space allotment, a defined set of structural and spacial components, and a fixed object of focus; it seems at first that the number of solutions to the problem should be limited. I found that the opposite was true. In fact, I found it difficult to settle on one set of "transitions" over another, each being a valid answer to a problem. Below represents an answer to a spacial problem that has none of the architectural factors we normally use to drive design. Generally form generated by concept and site factors tend to have more influence on me. This is similar to the experiential perspectives we explored last semester.
Below is an arial view of this week's sketch problem.
This plan identifies the spaces. Please see the key below for explanations.
3 comments:
Anne, I’m glad I lead you onto thin ice- outside of your comfort zone. Quite often that is the time when we open ourselves up to looking at things from a new angle and learn things we didn’t think existed.
Your solution clearly separates inside from outside. Where the entry is (right or diagonal) is not quite clear, nothing that one more element couldn’t clarify. I don’t think the OT provides enough space definition to sense the small space. To the opposite, I think the space activating nature of the OT helps the opposite corners of the 1B space to read more together, also I wished the proportions between OT and corner elements to the right/up and the OT and the corner elements to the left/down would be more balanced. 1A and 1B should be sub spaces in the large space. The definition between the two is too strong for me to accept them as being part of the same space. Please check the latest posting on my blog for additional info on the transitions.
I like how loose the plan is... not nearly as rigid as most that have been posted so far... one thing to think about might be how to make it feel slightly more enclosed?? right now the entry feels almost too large, as if a wall were missing... that works where a gradual transition is concerned, but makes it difficult to distinguish between inside and outside...
Anne:
You approached the probem from a different and refreshing angel!
Tom
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