Sher Rin: 2012

Wednesday

Project 3 Part 2 Submission - Schematic

My design strategy is for each space/program to have its own definitive charactheristic but not become a separate entity in the building.
Thus, my idea of having a sense of continuity is throughout the building is strengthened in the visual aspects.

Comprising of 2 main levels and an green outdoor roof level.

Plans and Sections of building at 1:500 @ A2

My idea for the stairs from Marist Lane, is to give a sense of invite to residents who utilises the park frequently or fot those who are attracted to nature and open surroundings. The stairs can be for people who wants to rest after a long jog, or to chat with friends on a casual afternoon, or even to just sit and enjoy the sun. My main purpose for putting a number of stairs is not only to give a sense of 'level' to the building, but also as a functional subject for visitors or passer-by's to congregrate. Also, this gives out a family-like feel towards anyone who enjoys sitting out in the open.

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Annotated Plans of building

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Concept :
1) Floating,
2) Fluidity/Flow

My first concept (Floating) was derived from my precedent building study of Parco Della Musica designed by Renzo Piano. His building revolves around the concept of 'floating in a sea of vegetation' which was accomplished by the building being elevated on a platform to strengthen the concept.

My interpretation of 'floating' can be seen where the highest level roof seems to float on a bed of grass, then the effect is highlighted more with the level of stairs connecting the roof top to the ground level.

Sletchup perspective view from corner of Marist Lane and Church Street.

Perspective view from Church Street.

This short video shows a 360 degrees view of the building in a basic massing model.

To show the different materialities used on the roof top view which is used as a Cafe or Outdoor Area for visitors.

Friday

ARCH1202 Project 3 Submission

ARCH1202 Project 2 Submission

PARCO DELLA MUSICA

THERME VALS

Stone:
- presence as a whole
- stone in section + plan
- hollowed out
Geometry:
- 3 sizes of the same stone
- jigsaw
- no walls touch
- practically complete
- sketches called ‘block sketches’

Humidity:
- heat
- climax points
- congregation in/out of water
- geometric continuous system
- invites beathers to a promenade

Continuity:
- of spaces
- internal movement
- large stones that block visuals into rooms: visually
- web of spaces connected by an axis of movement

Porous:
- Ability to explore
- Stone built of stone
- Wide openings for windows
- no doors

Water:
- stone gathers water through pores
- different temps of water
- place of gather
- movement between water
- sets at one level

Nature:
- cave
- water sets at one levevl
- not multi storey
- only view outside world through nature

Level:
- sink building like a stone so it would remain natural

Linear:
- rigid formal models
- uniform stone

Layer:
- stone layers
- water, light, stone layered
- layers of nature
- composite masonry

Light:
- through holes within roof
- artificial + natural
- light as warmth
- create atmosphere

Ambience:
- Light reflection upon water
- Light from roof + water
- Attracts the senses
- Play on light, darkness, shadows

Integrity:
- building as a whole made of stone
- building in mountain, out of the mountain, inside the mountain
- stone that emerged from ground

Site:
- interrelationship with mountain
- older than existing neighbour

Plan:
Section: Built upwards to avoid being a barrier between hotel view and mountain.