Is there more progress than you have posted? This represents a curious lack of development from the parti sketch models that you presented 2 and a half weeks ago. Gone are the bold moves represented in those studies, replaced with a half-hearted series of throw-away false starts and sketches. Frankly, there is not enough here on which to comment concretely.
If you are having an issue with technology or technique, it is 100% acceptable to work in study model allowing 3-D exploration well into the design process. Many practices do not go to paper well into the Design Development phase. Gehry aside, Craig Hodgetts, (H+F), Thom Mayne Morphosis), and Wes Jones come to mind immediately as long standing practices that still start in physical model. Until you need to present a set of drawings, stay in your comfort zone and produce. Without production, there is no discussion.
It might help you develop these plans further if there was a clear strategy about where everything is going. Your diagrams have obviously developed from your conceptual model but its difficult to understand relationships between anything. In a building like this, where there are clear geometric shapes interlocking with each other, there is great scope for introducing different materials into your buildings, and also great scope to have some very interesting spaces where the shapes intersect. Also, you need to start showing an understanding of how your building sits within its context - where do I enter from? How does your building interact with its context, if not with surrounding buildings, with the ground around it? Your building is not an island so you need to ensure this is not left behind. Finally, start thinking about what type of spaces you can create. Its all very well drawing shapes on a plan, but show that you understand the fundamentals of space, light, etc. Which rooms are more suitable to south facing light, which to north? Which should be more public and which should be more private. Just some pointers for you to think about - plans and sections need to be developed further to allow us to comment further.
Is there more progress than you have posted? This represents a curious lack of development from the parti sketch models that you presented 2 and a half weeks ago. Gone are the bold moves represented in those studies, replaced with a half-hearted series of throw-away false starts and sketches. Frankly, there is not enough here on which to comment concretely.
ReplyDeleteIf you are having an issue with technology or technique, it is 100% acceptable to work in study model allowing 3-D exploration well into the design process. Many practices do not go to paper well into the Design Development phase. Gehry aside, Craig Hodgetts, (H+F), Thom Mayne Morphosis), and Wes Jones come to mind immediately as long standing practices that still start in physical model. Until you need to present a set of drawings, stay in your comfort zone and produce. Without production, there is no discussion.
Why are you trying to use ramps to get about the building?
ReplyDeleteDoes your accommodation schedule not dictate the form of the building?
Hi Harold,
ReplyDeleteIt might help you develop these plans further if there was a clear strategy about where everything is going. Your diagrams have obviously developed from your conceptual model but its difficult to understand relationships between anything. In a building like this, where there are clear geometric shapes interlocking with each other, there is great scope for introducing different materials into your buildings, and also great scope to have some very interesting spaces where the shapes intersect. Also, you need to start showing an understanding of how your building sits within its context - where do I enter from? How does your building interact with its context, if not with surrounding buildings, with the ground around it? Your building is not an island so you need to ensure this is not left behind. Finally, start thinking about what type of spaces you can create. Its all very well drawing shapes on a plan, but show that you understand the fundamentals of space, light, etc. Which rooms are more suitable to south facing light, which to north? Which should be more public and which should be more private. Just some pointers for you to think about - plans and sections need to be developed further to allow us to comment further.