Mystery Play Submission

3ds Max attempt

 A few initial attempts to model some of these ideas into 3DS MAX.

08/09/2012

09/09/2012

15/09/2012

Further Inspiration

Some complex forms in which I would like to incorporate into my design. Triangular windows/openings. Angled walls to utilize natural light.

http://www.trendir.com/house-design/amsterdam-skylight-house-puts-a-new-twist-on-tradition.html
http://www.trendir.com/house-design/folded-houses-cool-japan-architecture-design.html
http://www.trendir.com/house-design/iceberg-inspired-coastal-cottage-design-looks-surreal.html
http://www.trendir.com/house-design/jagged-coastal-studio-on-fogo-islands-iceberg-alley.html

Mystery Play

To further expand on submission 1 we are placed into groups of 4 students. Using John Hejduk's Four Square House design problem we are to divide a space of 36 x 36m that consists of 9m square blocks between our clients. To which we can develop one of our house types so that all four dwellings can co-exist on the site.

To begin the process of how each dwelling is to be sited we are first to list the relationship between our clients. From this we can expand on any shared rules of development, materials and proportions so we can determine any possible complex connecting boundaries.
The 3 neighboring dwellings and their relationship from the lightning man's perspective are:

Christian Edwards

Park attendant / male - park of the angels.

http://christianedwards.blogspot.com.au/
Appreciation for the park
- unobstructed natural light.
Preference to be on his own but assist others who are interested in nature
- freeflowing shared nature zone between boundaries.
He is a hard worker
- complex sub-division, arrangement of organised garden beds in which to share and if he so wishes can tend to.

Stuart Dowie

Silent jurors - viewing boxes

http://stuz-ads4-blog.blogspot.com.au/
Rejects nearby forms that do not effect her standard of lifestyle.
- varied forms interconnecting that have no relation.
Preference to places that are inaccessable to views from the public.
- obvious boundary lines, repecting the higher authority of Lilly's viewing points.

Louise Eason

Trolley Man - trolley car

http://ads4horsestudiolouiseeason.wordpress.com/
Enclosed spaces for comfort
- to impede on the space available to him. Various small spaces that can be utilized.
Adjustable spaces
- connecting boundaries that can be manipulated to be both open and closed.

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These are a few ideas that could effect my own personal design, the attempt is made to set up possible changes in only my own design. I can consider but cannot expect to control the neighbouring client forms.

Submission 1 - Equus

Below are some initial exploration ideas. We are asked to model the assignment into two formats. Digitally and Analogue to explore variations of forms.

 

All my designs are influenced by the idea of varied levels shaped in a way so that light from above levels disperse to lower floors. I have used the idea of a periscope form as a central tower to which lights/reflections can be passed between levels. Light is manipulated to bounce of angled walls. The vertical circulation is focused in and/or around this tower.
All rooms are located on the periphery for access to external views. Various shaped roofing allowing for further sky-lighting.
Mezzanine levels are used in both to view from the above private to public spaces below.
Mirrors in the central towers are affixed to either reflect the inhabitant moving through the central staircase and also to reflect the light from larger window openings above to lower levels.

Sketch Up Modelling 1

 Sketch Up Modelling 2

Card Modelling 1

Card Modelling 2

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Mecenat Art Museum

By af architect & design Located in Hiroshima, Japan this structure is designed as a museum. I would like my structure to take on similar forms that cause the natural light to spread throughout the rooms and stream down walls.

Inspiration photos

Emphasis on glass.
Large external views.
Merging of nature into the structure.
Large open spaces.

Mezzanine levels.