f i n a l . r e n d e r s . w o o d e n . h o r s e

wooden horse development

what to use as a disguise....something that has meaning and a purpose in our lives. a strong idea which can lead to many directions in terms of form, function and communal working.

A PLANT ROOT...

something that grows undergrount...one which only sees light at very few points where by the only sign of life and existence is evident. a hard shell like material which houses the intricate inner working of the life producing energy within.

developing this concept into first stage sketches demonstrating the growing feeling in the design wanting to reach outside of the site boundary. thicker elements disappating into gradual stalk elements.

the design starting to demeonstrate the working together of the neighbouring site where the conceptual basis of earth fissure shows a potential binding of a transfer in form and atmospherical qualities from one site to the other thus creating a communal single-like site. As well as grafiti on another side where the form work begins to transfer into the neighbouring concept residence.

A 300mm gap draws interest from the site corner towards the suburban street corner where one is encouraged to peek into the space but are unable to walk through the space...essentially creating a channel of water feeding the plant to its core while also reminiscent of the interesting yet non penetratable channel.

A large core of water-the life or engine of the plant/residence where the tower (unit 7) is determined as a space of controlled movement through the design. an essential path form space to space and also becoming part of the core and experiencing the engine-like centrefold.

three major spaces separated from each other encouraging movement outside the shell experiencing the sky and air as if the one traversing through is experiencing the ducking in and out of the earth like a plant root.

mystery play...

assignment 2-wrapping reflections...it demonstrates how the qualities of the occupant are expressed through the form and movement in the design. Fear of dark and violence converse the opposing light and hope in her life through wrapping planes forming light and dark voids.

final images...

an extra model i made to demonstrate the expression of these light and dark worlds conversing one another in abstract form.

garden/nature as water

land and water combined...ripples of water represented in form

or water for reflection

Surrounded by nature

one or the other

technique vs nature...


Half submerged / dark and light...

garden-calm, peacefull and fresh

The typical person may see a garden as a planned space to provide comfort and fresh air. An escape from the daily routine where one can relax and reflect. Gardens are essentially a sample of nature in our own backyard where we can control and manipulate to our satisfaction.

I see a garden as a place where i can escape from everyday routine, a place where i can clear my mind, breathe the fresh natural air. I see it as a calm and peacefull environment.

If this is what i see as a garden, then the typical plants and veg patch is not necessarily the only way of creating a garden.

I see water as the most peacefull form of nature. The gentle flow of water against a breeze and the cool wet touch associated with it. The tranquility of water can create a very calm environment and provide constant self reflection.

Moving from the typical garden to the more expressed gentle feel of water as a garden architecture can embrace its peacefull nature.

Perhaps we can see water not only as the garden and retreat but maybe the water can almost become the architecture itself. Not in the materialistic way but looking at the way water flows and sits, reflects and absorbs, maybe the form of the building can be expressed as a transition from the 'water garden' to the building itself.

Assignment 1 - equus

Light...a way to bring brightness into the life of one who seeks it...and dark...mysterious and has the ability to intrude and surround ones life. Together, light and dark create an environment of hope, yet fear, an environment of peace, yet violence. This is what surrounds one as they tread through this environment.

The path one takes through the design is a directed one held by the environment which surrounds it. From drawing the interest of peace and the lifeless darkness within...to the layering of these environmental qualities of hope and fear, one finds themselves inside yet outside a wrapping world providing a platform of choice. Platforms where decisions are made to intrude upon a once sterile space or the need for movement from platform to platform.

Darkness is the enclosed space where air is saturated and thin, where openings are narrow and barely penetratable.

Light is free, open to all elements. Free movement in, out and around spaces where only sky is the boundary. To create an environment which controls these strange spaces is like constructing ones mind, to control ones decisions and feelings.

This is exactly what one feels when a part of the environment I have created in each of the deisngs.

Design Variation 1..Floating Planes

A design embracing the feelings Velna expresses through her everyday activity. Her fear of darkness and violence are revealed and challenged. Movement in the design is directed through a core corridoor of darkness occupying unit 7. Light at either end soaks the darkness into light spaces in the building. Open and free spaces where air is clear and the sky is visibly through voids. Piercing through planes are wrapping dividers folding and twisting around one another forming and encasing spaces. Protected inside her environment by these wrapping elements she is also open to light and endless space.

Design Variation 2..Bending Planes

A design floating and encasing a centre oppressive path of darkness where the core movement is manipulated. Entering the submerged level where an abundance of light strikes through to the underpath. Vertical planes fold around edges and wrap to open points. Tight spaces where light strikes through narrow openings where folded planes meet at voids. Open fenestration presenting freedom and light overpowers the dark saturated air bleeding from the core passage. Horziontal planes encase the submerged light spaces tieing them to the dark central passage, creating a captivating experience to face her fears.

Design Variation 1(card)..Floating Planes

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The card design resembling variation 1 with exageration of extruded lines where they cut away from the design. Some planes extruding past their original placenad the core passage not touching the ground where a narrow slit of light bleeds under the structure giving it a narrow hover and embeds itself into the contour at either end.

Design Variation 2(card)..Bending Planes

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The card design resembling variation 2 also with exageration of extruded lines where they cut away from the design. A narrow void exists where two roof planes meet and cause a negative junction, which provides a slit of light to penetrate the interior environment. This negative junction also holds separate spaces apart and keeps the interios bend and fold floor plan distinct.