Studio 13 Journal (Jun Wei Chng, 940445)

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jun wei chng (chris), 940445

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t WEEK 01

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WEEK 02

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WEEK 03

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WEEK 04

25

WEEK 05

43

WEEK 06

53

WEEK 07

68

WEEK 08

73

WEEK 09

83

WEEK 10

95

WEEK 11

101

WEEK 12

108

SWOT VAC

118

WEEK 01

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week 01

Drawn by Beatrice Individual Exercise Left Handed Drawing was an interesting exercise that made me very focused during the whole process. It took twice as long as it would take to draw it with your dominant hand and the results are swigglely and wavey.

It definetly felt different to draw it with your less dominant hand as it made it so that your full concentration is on a single view.

Group Exercise My groupmates for this exercise were Yasmin, Alex and Beatrice. While picking the best scene from each person we’ve decided to create a storyboard which depicts the sense of discovery after isolation. Beatrice’s hand drawing was the best out of all of us and she was in charge of drawing the storyboard (Figure 3).

Reflection on Exercise (31-07-2021) I made a mistake in creating storyboards for each experience and ran out of time to finish the exercise. I should have clarified it and create 1 scene per experience and would have had more to contribute to the team. Group communication were good as everyone contributed and gave their opinion on everybody’s piece. It felt as it was a pin-up in an actual class setting. We all compiled our ideas. I thought about these ideas through looking at a single common theme in all of our drawings. And the idea of water and light came to play in the end of the storyboard.

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Undergraduate Design Studio Epsilon

1 . MWeek u t2 Program e d Distribution E x p e r i eWeek n 6c& 7ePrecedent and material study • Precedent study

Final Week • First time using Lumion for renders. Did not get the resulted I wanted.

• Vray would have done a better job in producing final realistic renders.

• Photoshoped textures into plans and sections which helped with informing materiality as it is one of the important factors of the project.

• Division of program with the • Material study helped inform the design concept Green buffer zonehelp of the site analysis done A version of the plan done interim, however, the result An elevated gardeninthat acts1.as a green buffer zone for the incoming•traffic along that area of the site.for This week was view not final and was changed helps reduce the of noise pollution allows for a less distracting for the medical staffs/pa-later down.

• amount I feel more iterations ofand protients in the building.

• Mind was too fixated on the idea of ‘fluidity’. gram could be done.

• The program division was the deciding Simplicity in building form factor on building Week 1and most placement.

The building of the other buildings that A6A studio has done mainly consists of rectal linear forms. By having these rectal linear forms, spaces can be used efficiently especially in a health centre. Furthermore, there won’t be any leftover space or awkward space in the building. Moreover, since the site is located out side of the city centre, the building does not stand out in consideration of the site.

Timelessness Due to the history of the area, the architect has decided to use materials that resembles the history of the site and surrounding by using limestones and black timber cladding to portray cellars with blackened facades. The use of this helps with the continuity of the history of the country/site and compliments the surrounding buildings.

Final Submission

Week 4

Diagram 2. Simplicity in building form and materiality

Week 1

Final Submission

Conclusion I find buildings with simple forms very pleasing as it is minimal and simple. Furthermore, the non distracting nature on the form helps to fit in to many contexts especially with the chosen materiality being part of the history of the site or what is famous in the country.

Week 7

However, even though simple forms are clean and minimal, it can get too minimal sometimes and not provide depth to the design. I feel by playing with levels of the buildings will help with this problem.

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Week 4 & 5 Form finding • Form finding that informs the overall design concept.

• More iterations could have been sketched out.

• Mainly working in plan and not perspective, other form experimenting done digitally.

Week 1 Site Analysis • Site analysis helped out with major design decisions.

• Where the building should be facing • Avoiding some areaas on Chng (Chris), 940445 site

Studio 44: Ultimate Spinach (Studio C)

Week 7 • Interim group project, in pairs.

• Combined our dishes and produce a final dish for the major assignment.

• Based the site as a space where we could bring aspects of the dish into it.

• Water in both our dishes were present.

• Played around with water flowing.

• Most of the work drawn and created for mid sem was not used for the final as we changed the design and programing.

Week 2 Drawing Style Study • Decided to hand draw the next assignment to visualise the illustrative process of the studio.

• This did not helped with final outcome as everything else was still done digitally following a given precedent style.

Week 1

Week 9 & 10 Further iteration of form finding • Interior form finding • Precedents inspiration of the final outcome.

• Worked in section to visualise the outcome.

• Sketches done but does not translate well to digital model as it does not meet the requirements for Victoria.

• This area of experimentation should have been done in earlier stages of the semester.

Week 5 MOS Drawing Style • MOS precedent was the turning point on for the studio as this precedent style was done for the final drawings and panel.

Final

RECYCLE DELIVER PROCESS REGROW

THE EXISTING FUEL STATION HAS BEEN REMOVED. A FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE TRAIN-LINE AT TRURO STREET.

O R G A N I C R E C Y C L I N G

Week 4 EXTENDING INTO LUILE ST. AND ADJACENT SITES.

INTERNAL SPACE

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL SPACE

CIRCULATION

OVERALL PROPOSITION

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Week 1 Making your own dish • Collage of a dish that will be informing the final design of your project.

• I realised that I should have made this a digital drawing rather than a collage as it helps with future representation.

• The culture aspect of the dish helped with the final design outcome.

Week 9, 10 & 11 Form Finding and completing 1 of each drawing.

• Form finding was very late affected the time management for the final outcome.

• Submission Sketches was done to create roofs that help with rainwater collection.

• Though hand sketches can be done quick and easily, digital transtion still takes a while to figure out.

• I was more comfortable in digital modeling.

• Iterations were done to create the final product.

Week 3 Drawing Style Study • The precedent given to follow was more collaged based which I prefer.

• More iterations could have been drawn as the final design was not feasible.

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Week 7

REECE PLUMBING CENTRE

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BLOCK

JASPER COFFEE CAFFEINE DEALERS

KENNARDS SELF STORAGE

VICTORIA PARK GRANDSTAND

Week 8 Interim Review • Reviewing interim and revising all design choices.

I don’t think it was a entirely good idea to change everything.

AN ENGINEERED STARTING POINT: UTILISING ROOFSCAPES LARGE ROOFTOPS

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Week 6 Drawing Style Study • Did not really enjoy this drawing style because it was outside my comfort zone.

Week 12 Layouting • Final panel layout was the hardest out of everything done. Iterations of drawing style was done to see what fits in the overall panel.

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Studio 32: Basin (Summer Studio D) Week 2 Exploring the Sublime • Preliminary assignments, this helped with informing the final design outcome. The idea was translated to the form of the final project.

• Very rough and not well drawn iterations were done. Could have spent more time and effort in creating these drawings.

Week 4 Reviewing Interim • Interim presentation. Could have created better section drawings and majority of the time spent was developing the plan drawings.

• Line drawing captured the overall drawing style of the project.

Week 6 Finalising Drawing Style • Creating 1 of each drawing for final feedback session.

• Section could have been better. If 3D model was more accurate for the site, sections would have been drawn in more detail.

Week 1

Major Project

Long Section 2

Final Submission

17-02-2021

Scale 1:300 @A2

Jun Wei Chng (Chris)

Week 4

Week 1

Final Submission

Week 7 Week 1 Site Analysis • Site context and analysis was done.

• This helped the final design outcome as it created a base on which the final project will be based on.

• Culture and the natural environment was very important for the final project.

• Analysis could have been done more accurately.

Week 3 Moments & Form Finding • Connection detail was very good in creating moments of time.

• The plan sketches helped with organising program and space distribution.

Final Review • Very satisfied with the line dominant drawings, plans and sections.

• Could have done better in producing the renders.

• Have not used render engines in awhile so, everything was done in photoshop. The result was not as I wanted it to be.

Week 5 Revising Plans and Sections • Revising form and design of the project.

• 3D modelling could have been done more accurately and cleanly since it contributes to all the drawings for the final.

Reflection on Previous Studios

What mistakes that I do not want to repeat.

• Do not get hung up on a single design • Drawing style may be uncomfortable but do not give up on it • Detail modelling site context should be a MUST

What I want to improve on for this semester • More iterations during the design stages should be improved on.

• Working in sections could be better. Especially in final drawings.

• Renders could be improved. Learning a new software skill in the mean time.

• Hand drawings can be more precise and accurate before translating it into a digital form.

• Do not leave panel layouts to the end. (Underestimated the amount of time required for this)

REECE PLUMBING CENTRE

RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BLOCK

JASPER COFFEE CAFFEINE DEALERS

KENNARDS SELF STORAGE

VICTORIA PARK GRANDSTAND

AN ENGINEERED STARTING POINT: UTILISING ROOFSCAPES LARGE ROOFTOPS

What I would like to keep and make better.

• Keeping the photoshop aesthetic as I feel it works well with the studio.

• Using render engines purely for light and shadow.

• Site analysis is still very important to keep in mind.

• Collaging could be implemented into the studio as a conceptual diagram.

• Keeping the photoshoped texture for plans and section to provide for depth and texture.

• Program division can be done roughly to make sure programs are all fullfield.

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week 01

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What to expect Previous Studios From previous studios the main issues discovered were mainly towards the design stages of the project. While not having many iterations during the process, the overall result were not satisfied. Furthermore, layouting for the final panel is always held back and very last minute.

Therefore, final panel layout is not usually appealing and not aesthetic.

What I’ve gotten from previous studios were the different styles each studios had me produce interms of representation. Studio 44 was heavily focused on following a precedent style while Studio 32 focuses on line drawings.

However, in terms of render styles, I’ve have not experiement with collage style renders which is what I may want to explore in this studio.

Reflection (31-07-2021) What I want to do better in this studio is to create more iterations during the design process to provide for the final project outcome. This can be accomplished by trying out mix media and even sketch model experimentation with household items due to Covid. Furthermore, I would want to focus more on the overall project, interior and exterior as my past projects have been very exterior focused and the interior was lacking. I can do this by splitting focus and keep reminding myself that interior is as important as the exterior of the building.

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week 01

Kombucha While Drawing Could not decide between the modalities that I wanted to explore. However, I had a thought of Kombucha since it reminded me of Melbourne since I had my first Kombucha there. Therefore, I’ve decided to do this exercise with Kombucha making. Drawing out the process for each step. From harvesting to your door step.

Media Experimentation I used different types of media to showcase each step of the kombucha making process. Depicting differences by using the media and highlighting it. From the use of tea, coffee, wax, highlighters and felt tip pens.

Reflection on Exercise (31-07-2021) I made a mistake in creating a process board for the modality rather than having ACTION in the modality itself. For the next exercise, I will aim to choose a modality which requires action rather than something that is as still as kombucha making.

However, I’ve really enjoyed the process of experimenting with different media. Being in lockdown in Malaysia, I couldn’t get any art supplies. Thus, using household items that I could find in my childhood home.

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week 02

Argentinian Salsa (Left) I wanted to convey the seductiveness of salsa dancing.

The phasing of salsa is shown through the outfits of the dancers. It can be seen the faster phase the dancers are in, the dress and clothing is more active in its movement.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I had a straight idea to depict salsa dancing when I was watching the youtube video. However, I had trouble showing it in the overall composition of the drawing. I felt I could have shown the atmosphere better in the drawing.

Especially with the help of watercolour would show the seductiveness through its diffusion when watercolour is applied on paper.

Ballet (Right) Similar to salsa, I wanted to show the flow of ballet. The lightness of each step. Each hand movement felt like the dancers were floating. I was trying to depict those by differentiating the hands and legs in the drawing and use curves to emphasise the floating aspect.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I felt that watercolour again could have done the flowness of ballet dancing. Alex did a drawing using watercolour to depict the floating aspect of ballet which was very successful.

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Chinese Calligraphy (Left) Chinese Calligraphy has many powerful motions and strokes that shows the confidence of the artist. I used chinese calligraphy ink which I had since grade school and tried to depict the powerful strokes and confidence in the brush.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I find this painting very successful as it portray what I wanted clearly. However, this did not depict the movement of the artist but rather the brush strokes.

Wrestling (Right) Wresting was interesting as it is a two person sport. Hence, I was trying to depict the movement of both person in the match. The interlocking of bodies and chokeholds that they are doing has a very heavy and strong movement.

Therefore, I wanted to show this rigidness of wresting and the interlocking of bodies.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I felt that this drawing depicted wrestling well. However, I felt the drawing may have been too simple compared to others.

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week 02

Showering (Left) The media I used for this painting is a soap bar. I felt it was fitting to show ‘showering’ with a soap bar as we scrub our bodies everyday. The scrubbing motion was done through a dry brush.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I liked how this drawing turned out. The scrubbing motion can be seen clearly with the brush strokes.

However, I could have included the water aspect of showering through a background or some other forms of media.

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Overall Thoughts Modality Drawing Experimentation I am happy that we did this exercise as it made me decide which modality I want to pursue for this Studio. I decided to choose bathing/showering as my modality. The reason behind this because I have always wanted to do something with design that I have been practicing everyday since the day I was born. We’ve all taken a bath and shower before, however, we’ve never really thought about the different types of process and techniques that could be used in a bath/shower.

Reflection (07-08-2021) I feel that this week’s progress in terms of level of work is better and more organised than last week’s exercises. This is because I set a mindset and a time window to finish each task and move on to the other one right after. This allowed me to save time and made me work quickly and smart. The use of mix media in this exercise was very helpful in widening my perspective on each material properties and modalities. I am excited to explore this modality further. However, the feeling is daunting as well because of Hella’s previous studio’s theme being a bathhouse. I would have to do something unique and different to the other bath houses from previous students from the studio.

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week 02

Te c t o n i c M o d e l s I t e r a t i o n 1 1. I used clay to mold the sucken ground plane to show the properties of holding water and affordance through the surface created.

2. I experimented with paper trying to show a person scrubbing their back when showering.

3. I wanted to show the slits allowing light and wind in when a person is taking a bath. Hot bath with cold wind.

4. The fluidness of the shape was to depict a person floating in water while taking a bath, the relaxing nature of it.

5. Affordance play. How the groundplane could interact with the plane above.

6. I wanted to try something different in terms of modality as this was more trying to explore other possibilities of atmospheres that could be created.

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Ribbon Fixture

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Te c t o n i c M o d e l s I t e r a t i o n 2 Exploring Tectonics The inspiration that I had for creating these tectonic models were to create something fluid that can depict water.

Furthermore, I was trying to pick smartly which model making materials would be effective in showing all proper atmosphere.

The main tectonics I wanted to explore was MASS, FRAME and PLANE. This is because of bathhouses comprising of both of the 2 more than tectonics such as point and line.

When I made these models, I wanted to show the atmosphere of the space. Using curves to depict the characteristics of water flowing and using molded clay as a material for molding the ground plane.

Reflection (07-08-2021) This iteration of models helped me understand and picture more of the bath house. I feel like these models does not really show the movement of bathing/showering. Thus, in further iterations, I would want to show more of that.

The most successful models are the bottom right and centre right model. I would want to explore more of these 2 further in the upcoming iterations.

I feel that the plints could have been made better. I could not find foamcore in my area. I may have to result to wraping paper around some card to get the smooth edges. Furthermore, I will need to photograph the images from the inside of the models rather than an overall view. to convey the atmosphere better.

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WEEK 03

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Modality Research 1. You arrived at the moment you are about to engage in your practice, what frame of mind do you need to be in for a satisfying experience?

What do you do to generate this? Draw or write or both.

4. Draw the movement of your practice

The need to clear my mind with any clouding thoughts as this process will allow me to feel relax and comfortable rather than being anxious or nervous.

2. Draw your set up and implements and space needed to scale.

5. List the elements of your environment that most influence your practice, what brings most joy?

Water is the most defining factor of taking a bath. Without water, the bath will not be filled. Fur thermore, temperature of the overall environment plays a huge part.

6. Describe the feeling at the end of your practice.

Draw this or write or both.

The overwhelming feeling of warmth and comfort at the end of the practice. Furthermore, it allows for having a clean mindset at the end of it and allows you to think and depict a thought differently than before.

3. Draw the process of your practice in at least one diagram

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week 03

Te c t o n i c M o d e l s I t e r a t i o n 2 1. Exploring how the ground plane can interact with the plane above differently to an extruded form. Thus, using fluid shapes to show the planes.

2. Trying to depict the curvy nature of a human body.

3. Similar idea to model 2. However, the idea of light and shadow came into play by creating slits.

4. Tunneling ideas to show the heaviness of water.

5. Wanted to use the paper in the middle of the model to be a piece of cloth. Using the lighting to explore what types of effects could be achieved.

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Molding of water

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Beam of light

Cloth’s nature

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Atmospheres 1. I like how the atmospheres created in this model with the interacting fluid forms have with one another.

2. The tunnel effect created with this model creates a seductiveness of exploring what is beyond this so called tunnel.

3. The light and shadow created with the slits creates an atmosphere of transprency and translucency.

4. What would happen if we were to be in the perspective of going through a towel on the ground.

5. I like how the slits of light shines on the depicted towel in the middle of model.

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Te c t o n i c M o d e l s I t e r a t i o n 2 Exploring Tectonics For this iteration, I fully focused on plane. The twisting and folding was manageable through the helps of paper.

I felt that paper models were faster to produce and yet it produces possible complex results.

Reflection (14-08-2021) The plinths created in this iteration is an improvement from last week. Getting inspiration from Martin’s plinths.

Furthermore, I feel my model photography helped captured more of the atmosphere in this iteration compared to the previous iteration.

This iteration should have been better than the previous iteration. I felt that I stepped back rather than stepped forward. The reason behind this was because of me trying to explore more of organic and curved forms rather than using rectalinear forms. After the feedback session, I’ve realised that I’ve just created different types of curved forms and placed it on a piece of card. I feel that I should have further explore some of the ideas that I had from Iteration 1.

I should have made models that shows the carrying of water in its form. The next iteration I would want to show the qualities of water in my models rather than just creating forms that tries to show water.

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Noli Plan The Noli plan shows the occupied space and non occupied space by a physical building. From this we could tell that the Melbourne grid is still present in Carlton and there is a varrying grain size amongst each building typology.

Building Typology (200m from Site)

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Residential Housing

Apartments

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Commercial

Brick Buildings

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Typology Plan We’ve condensed the building types to six types.

The most dominant type would be terrace houses and majority of it being a residential building.

There are very distinct brick buildings around the site which I would like the explore further.

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Light Exploration Exploring different ways to include light in the building. I wanted to show how different planes and other types of surfaces interact with each other through the help of light.

Using foil to depict the properties of reflection of water.

This can help with the placement of water in the bath house. For example, in model 2, the water is in between the 2 planes while it shines down towards the ground plane.

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This was very successful in creating the visuals that I wanted to achieve from the previous iterations.

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Caving of light

Pattern conversion

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Planes intersecting

A play with levels

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Ray of hope

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Reflection (14-08-2021) From previous models, I wanted to depict the water body better. Therefore, I’ve showed this through the use of foil to convey the quality of reflection that water has.

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Light Atmospheres 1. I wanted to create a cave like effect from paper with a surface of water, in this case is the foil. I like how the light reflects back and gives out a small glare towards the user.

2. Having 2 layers of cutouts in the model to allow light to shine through while having plastic film in the centre to create a water effect.

3. Reflective planes could be used to create an atmospheric sensation for the users.

4. I wanted to explore the arch and what effects will take place if a light beam was shined at a certain angle to illuminate part of the arch.

5. From the readings done, I got inspired by Japanese architecture and how they convey the power of light in their buildings. This was an inspiration taken from one of Tadao Ando’s projects.

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Light Exploration What was done well? (14-08-2021) Looking at week 2, I was confused and went backwards in terms of progress in the model iterations. Therefore this time, I wanted to show more of qualities of water.

Thus, I felt that the depiction of water through the use of foil was very successful to create a reflecting characteristic of a plane. Furthermore, the patterns created by the plastic film and foil has a very dreamy effect towards the model. This iterations of model was better in a sense that I did not spend a huge amount of time as I understood that it is a sketch model and not a final model.

What could have been better? (14-08-2021) I feel that photographs could have been captured better. Especially with lining up the planes and the camera frame. Furthermore, more complex models could have been achieved and I would want to explore more lighting options for the project. If I were to redo the models, I would remove the cave like paper structure and went towards a more planar elements in the model. Especially experiment more with mass. I feel that I could implement more planar elements in the other iterations to create a dynamism between elements.

Looking back from week 4 (21-08-2021) From the precedent research, it can be seen that the models that I produced for light and shadow was more prominant and similar to the precedent I’ve chosen. If I were to explore the precedents before the model making exercise, I would have produced better and more similar models, in terms of tectonics to explore.

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week 04

Japanese Onsen In Japanese culture, bathing is treated the same way as we treat food, tea, and transportation. Bathing in Japanese culture is a treated as a leisure, meditative, and sensual daily ritual taken before dinner.

What is present Wooden stools, buckets, tub, window towards nature.

Sequencing The bath begins with a soapy scrub to rinse away the dirt and dust on the body. This is followed by a long soaking in the tub to open up pores and followed by a rinse and a final longer soak than before.

Sources Top Right: https://www.standardhotels.com/culture/bathing-cultures-hydrotherapy-rituals-Finnish-Japanese-Russian-Korean-Turkish Bottom Left: https://robbreport.com/travel/spas/japanese-spa-offer-virtual-onsen-experience-2915833/ Bottom Right: https://www.redduckpost.com/japanese-onsen-your-new-favorite-way-to-relax/

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Finnish Baths and Saunas The combination between two extreme temperatures formed by ice swimming and hot saunas are said to be very healthy for the body. This ritual is done to improve your immune system, resistance to cold, better sleep and helps with better breathing.

What is present Very cold water and coals.

Sequencing Dip oneself into the freezing cold water for a few minutes or seconds to lower one’s temperature and head back into the sauna to warm oneself up back to temperature.

Sources Top: https://www.rockandlake.com/en/things-to-do-finland-winter/ice-swimming Centre: https://www.maitravelsite.com/naked-in-helsinki-baring-it-all-in-a-public-sauna/ Bottom: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/finland/articles/the-most-bizarrefinnish-habits-in-saunas/

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week 04 Traditional Roman Baths The Romans enjoyed the company of clean warm water in a bath as it conveys the idea of luxury amongst them. They believed that baths were very healthy and helps with resisting the cold during the winter.

What is present A changing room, dry/ wet sauna, oiled rooms, plunge bath, medium heated room, cold room and an exercise area.

Sequencing The sequence can be depicted differently to everyone as there are so many components. However, the most common would be following the sequence of rooms mentioned above.

Sources Top: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/ events/torchlit-summer-evenings Bottom: https://www.thecollector. com/roman-baths-an-integral-partof-life-in-the-ancient-empire/

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Turkish Baths Inspired by the Romans, Turkish baths were a source of gathering and hygiene amongst the community. Furthermore, the form of cleansing before entering a mosque is important in Islamic culture. Thus, Turkish baths can be usually found near Islamic Mosques.

What is present Dry heat rooms, soap, exfoliating paste, and towels for scrubbing.

Sequencing Enter a small dry heat room for 10-15 minutes before going in the communal bathing area. However, there is an area where attendees will help customers scrub and finishing up with a massage at the end.

Sources Top: https://www.turkishbaths.org/ turkish-bath-istanbul-price/ Bottom: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-relaxing-turkish-baths-around-world

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Tr a d i t i o n a l B a t h s What did I think?

From the research done, I found Japanese baths and Finnish baths are most interesting to explore further. The reason behind this is because of the culture and sequencing of the baths. The cleansing ritual behind japanese baths can be implemented and thought of for the project. Furthermore, the difference in Finnish baths is the culture of it. Having cold baths before entering a hot space/sauna/dry room is very interesting to me and I would want to explore more of it and implement the culture into the bath house.

Reflection (21-08-2021) I feel that the exercise of researching the different types of baths really gave me different perspectives and ideas to choose from. This exercise was very informative and I’ve learnt a lot from it. Furthermore, since bathing culture is very different, it is important to think about whether to marry the different bathing styles or to keep it seperate and respect it seperately.

I enjoyed this process of research as it strengthens my thoughts and ideas even more. Especially if I were to find something that I feel is worth exploring and has many opportunities.

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Precedent Study: Therme Vals by Peter Zumthor (1996) Location: Graubunden Canton, Switzerland The concept was the create a quarry like structure that accomodates with the natural surroundings and blended itself with the side of the slope. The material used for this project was locally sourced Valser Quarzite slabs. The building was built to convey and rediscover the ancient benefits of bathing. Every element of light and shadow, materiality, enclosed space and linear element was all designed to convey a sensual and restorative experience for the user. The driving factor for the design is its materiality of stone. It helped convey the light and darkness, acoustics and temperature to help compliment the naked human body in this space.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/13358/the-therme-vals

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Precedent Study: Espai CEL – Thermal Baths by Arquetipus projectes arquitectònics (2019) Location: Caldes De Montbui, Spain The project was to create a new thermal water space in the pre-exisiting building. The architects wanted to explore and discover the space that was created 250 years ago. The water used is all collected from the original resevoir. The contrast of old and new makes it seem that the bath created was purposed to be used for relaxing and enjoying the mineral rich water.

The main reason behind choosing this precedent can be seen in the section of the building. The different types of spaces carved out from the ground is very seductive for the users. Furthermore, it allows for different atmospheres to be experienced at different parts of the building.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/933643/espai-cel-nil-thermal-baths-arquetipus-projectes-arquitectonics?ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_result_all

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Precedent Study: Koganeyu by Schemata Architects (2020) Location: Sumida City, Japan The project is based on renovating an existing traditional Japanese bath called a Sento. The idea was to create a space that still allowed for the community to use and enjoy themselves outside of bathing. By retaining the existing baths, the other unused spaces were transformed to accomodate different functions, such as, a bar and sauna. By retaining the exisiting baths, it retains the existing tradition of the Japanese bathing culture.

I chose this project because it has a similar size to our site and overall layout of the bath is very interesting to explore.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/947215/koganeyu-schemata-architects-plus-jo-nagasaka?ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_result_all

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Precedent Study: Forest Bath by Kyoko Ikuta Architecture Laboratory (2010) Location: Japan Though this may not be a bath house, I really enjoy the architecture and design of this building. The unique form of the building helped with creating different desired atmospheres and spaces for its users.

The clients of the house are an old couple who wanted a summer home that they can do nothing in. It allowed them to expose their bodies to the surrounding woods while being at different parts of the house. The different openings of the house allowed for different lighting and atmospheres created.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/197954/forest-bath-kyoko-ikuta-architecture-laboratory?ad_source=search&ad_medium=search_result_all

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Precedent Research What I thought From the traditional baths that I explored, I’ve decided to focus more of the bath precedents to be based on Nordic / Japanese precedents. Furthermore, through the help of site analysis, I’ve chose precedents that can help with accomodating the site with its similar features and scale. The similar features that majority of the precedents have is how the plane tectonic interacts with mass. I would want to further explore this in my project. I feel these precedents were well chosen. The combination of different scales and culture helped with further exploration of ideas.

Reflection (21-08-2021) Looking back at the models that I have made, I feel that this exercise was a step forward in terms of model ideas and potential form ideas. I enjoy these precedents as it interests me and I feel that the relevance it has towards the site is very powerful.

If I were to look back at previous weeks, I feel I should have done more independant research in precedents before starting the models as I felt that the precedents will really help with producuing the sketch models for light and tectonics.

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to explore, and potentially open up that area of the site.

Furthermore, the access of bus and bike is very prominent on site which could potentially be areas we look at in terms of accessibility. The building typologies of the neighboring buildings are brick which I would want to implement into the overall design of the bath house.

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I felt I showed the areas I want to explore further well. Especially in terms of the accessibility of the site.

What could have been better? (21-08-2021) I feel that the overall graphics of the collage is very poor. I feel that the graphics is not clean in terms of object placements as it looks too visually heavy towards the bottom of the collage.

Furthermore, I feel that the colors of the maps and objects could have had a blueish tint to it as it depicts the bath house better.

If I were to do this exercise again, I would have implemented more of the demographic side of things in terms of site analysis. Finding out which demographic I am targeting will be important down the line. Furthermore, I would like to add the bath houses that are close by, Carlton baths, Fitzroy baths and City baths.

How I could improve? (21-08-2021) I feel that I should have looked at examples or other people’s site collages to get more inspiration. I did not know what to implement the demographic side of things in the collage. Thus me leaving that aspect out of the collage.

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Entry / Foyer / Reception 40 Admin area 20 Cafe / Bar / Tearoom 60 Changing Rooms / Lockers 70 Showers 36 WCs 26 Disabled WCs (2) 12 Disabled changing rooms 32 Powder Room 15 Indoor Bath (warm) 70 Outdoor Bath (warm) 120 Sound baths 10 Medicated baths 20 Air baths 20 Foot Baths 30 Cold baths 15 Outdoor showers 18 Dry hot rooms 30 Saunas 30 Massage 25 Resting Areas 50 Circulation ~300 External Spaces 100 Bike access 10 Laundry Rooms 12 Storerooms Cleaning 6 Storerooms 6 Maintenance Rooms 100 Chemical Storeroom 10 Water tank 35 Total

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Bubble Diagram What was done well?

This exercise allowed me to visualise and get a sense of how much space is needed for my bath house. Especially with the example that Hella provided us of her previous studio, it helped me understand how much space is need for certain parts of the program.

What could have been better? (14-08-2021) I feel that at the moment, the depiction on space has mainly been on where a program should be placed rationally to allow for the circulation to make the most sense.

However, I was not thinking about the culture and ritual that comes with bathing. Thinking about the questions: What is bathing about?

How to woek with the ground plane?

How do I group programs and function together?

I feel these questions will allow me to move forward for the next iteration of this diagram.

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The plane element is explored through the difference in height and angles each plane is placed at. The different angles allows for spaces to convey certain atmospheres that could be used in a bath house.

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Atmospheres 1. The atmosphere created shows dynamism of the space.

Being an enclosed space but creating a force that feels greater when the user is inside it.

2. The arch was created to show a non conventional arch.

However, I feel this is weakest of all the models created this week. For the next iteration, I would want to try to implement the arch in a planar element with multiple planes together. (21-08-2021)

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Overall I like models 1 & 3 the most as it shows what I would want to show in my final project. (21-08-2021)

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Te c t o n i c M o d e l s What was done well? (22-08-2021) I felt that this iteration of models have been the most successful in terms of showing tectonics and atmospheres.

The use of precedent examples really helped me disregard the flow form that I did in the 2nd iteration.

After so many iterations of models, I feel that the efficiency of which I work has increased. The models did not took more than 4 hours to be thought of and made. The mentality that I set myself was to produce models that can be very rough but depict the sense of atmospheres that I want. This helped me reduce the time needed to make the models and I would want to carry this forward.

What could have been better? (22-08-2021) I feel that the models could have been bigger. This would allow me to take better interior shots of the model that can’t be done with a small model.

If I were to do this assignment again, I would try to implement the arch element into the plane elements of the model. I feel that during this iteration, that could have been a good potential to further explore.

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Sketch Models The sketch models was used to experiment the planes withing the site itself. Through countless iterations and placements of planes, these are the 3 models created.

1. This iteration was heavily layered with planes. Especially the different levels created by it help emphasise the dynamism which I like in a building.

2. This iteration was more on the play with mass, planes

were still used. However, the interaction between mass and plane was explored more.

3. The third iteration was when both mass and plane was combined and used equally. This help create a hiearchy in the overall scheme.

Overall I like models 2 & 3 the most as it shows what I would want to show in my final project. (28-08-2021)

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Te c t o n i c M o d e l From the previous iterations of models, I wanted to show more of planes and how it intersects with other planes.

I would feel overwhelmed and in aw due to how some planes are suspended and supported by the other planes used.

This model was created to show this sensation. Especially when a person is underneath these planes and how they would feel.

The planes itself creates a sort of structure that can be further looked into for the final project.

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Te c t o n i c & S k e t c h M o d e l s What was done well? (28-08-2021) I felt really happy with how the models turned out. I looked back to last week’s models and thought I could use a similar material or even lighter material to create these folds and it really worked out at the end.

What could have been better? (28-08-2021) As the sketch model now is very abstract and dynamic, I will have to tune it down to create spaces where programs could be inhabited. Rather than making insane forms and shapes.

If I were to do this assignment again, I would have looked into adding program into these spaces, to further lighten the load for interim as I could have just traced the model.

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Precedent Study: French Farmhouse by Dixneufcentquatrevingtsix Location: France’s Provenance Region I chose this precedent because I like how the windows frames the building itself. Having a bath house which is a very private building from the outside, my window and fenetration placement would be very important. Thus, looking at this precedent with its subtle windows that makes it a minimal yet pleasing house to look at.

Source: https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/28/sculptural-concrete-extension-dixneufcentquatrevingtsix-farmhouse-architecture-residential-houses-provence-france/

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Precedent Study: House H by Felipe Assadi Arquitectos Location: Zapallar, Chile I chose this precedent due to its materiality. The rigidness of concrete would be perfect for emphasising planes in my building. Furthermore, the placement of windows are mostly located at the ground level rather than directly at body level.

I would like to create a similar feel with my building by really showing the planes cutting through the floor plates.

Source: https://www.archdaily.com/893225/house-h-felipe-assadi-arquitectos?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=recommendation

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Precedent Study: Alone House by Story Architecture Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam The skylight and facade of the building caught my eye. Due to it being directly next to a building, similar to our site, it shows that there are other ways into incorporating light into the building. Majority of the light source coming into the building is from the sky light.

I would want to include multi skylight into my building, especially incorporating into the basement.

Source: https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/evhmf/vertical-glass-array-cuts-facade-of-this-lshaped-concrete-house-designed-by-story-architecture.html

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Modality Collage What was done well? (28-08-2021) I feel like incorporating different cultures was the right thing to do. I feel that was successfully shown in my collage. Furthermore, the overall atmosphere shown in the collage is what I want to portray in my building.

What could have been better? (28-08-2021) I feel that the ceiling photo should not be implemented into the collage as it does not say much about my own building and architecture. Furthermore, by reducing the people’s size will help with not overcrowding the scene.

If I were to do this assignment again, I would have looked at including my own architecture into the space, or just solely removing it to show the wanted atmosphere.

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Session with Christopher What is Luxury?

• Could be bling bling • Could be about time, space Japanese luxury and European luxury is very different.

Which side are leaning towards to? or how to implement both in this scheme.

Looking at fashion shows and buildings to gain inspiration.

Cave like quality in the models, to feel safe in the space.

Water is soft, but it can carve down a valley.

Bathing is about time. The luxury to spending time and relaxing.

Luxury of not using your phone or being isolated and alone for once. Quiet space.

Water sounds can be tranquil and torturing, depends on how one is using it.

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Atmospheres First Iterations of plans. I’ve decided to have 3 levels in my building as the basement level is essential in a bath house.

This would help create the atmosphere that I want to explore.

I made the plan to show the importance of transition. From changing to showering to bathing. All these rituals and sequence are very important in the bath house.

When making the plans, I thought about many ideas and placements for the program. However, after drawing it out, I’ve realised how little space we have.

I feel I could have done better in planning out the space.

Considering this is the first iteration I feel it is okay to experiment with the different spaces. I must include a bathroom/ WC at every level to accomodate for everyone.

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Atmospheres The first go at the section. I cut the section at where it is due to it being able to show the main resting space that has that dynamism effect when standing in it. Windows are located at the ceiling or at eye level due to privacy from the outside.

I feel that I could have made it so that the light from the ceiling could penetrate the basement and shine on the water itself. I feel this could have been the better approach to allow for more sunlight into the basement while keeping it fairly dim.

I feel the sky lights are working well as it creates the beam of light that creates the atmosphere that I want in a bath house.

We can see the main wall that goes through the whole building and scaping the spaces in both the resting area and the basement.

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The model is mainly the massing of the form at the moment.

The interior of the spaces are not yet modelled in. The facade is still under development as I have yet to decide on how to show my building to the public.

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would have helped in creating interior perspectives for the interim submission.

I feel that I should have at least modeled in the fenestration for the building. This would have created many beautiful light shots of the interior while taking screenshots for the iterim submission.

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Refined Modality and Site collage What was done well? (02-09-2021) I feel the overall composition of the site collage has improved to suite the other drawings and collages that I have. Furthermore, I’ve included in vacinity’s baths and swimming pool to get a sense of what we are dealing with in terms of a water based program in Carlton.

For the modality collage, I’ve changed the size of the people in the collage. I’ve decided to remove the ceiling all together to show the dynamism that my building will try to convey.

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Changed the layout from the previous iteration. This layout seems more practical in using the space as a whole.

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Interim 1 Feedback What was done well? (04-09-2021) The Crits really liked the sketch models as it encapsulate my concept the best out of everything. Overall representation is good and was presented well.

What can be considered for future iterations? (0409-2021) Try introducing the sketch model in the digital side of things and see how it turned out.

Revisit the facade design as it is distracting and does not really fit the overall form and context of the building.

Consider the effects of time. Sunlight can be part of this as time passes the sun path changes and allows for different shadows.

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Interim 1 Reflection What I felt (04-09-2021) Overall, I’m very happy with how my presentation and drawings turned out. Especially in terms of representation. However, there are still many issues and problems that needs to be fixed and redesigned.

First thing I’ll do is to redesign and model the sketch model into rhino to get a sense of the space itself. Though I am quite skeptical that this is gonna work out as the spaces created will be very hard to plan and design for.

What I was wrong (10-09-2021) I modelled the model in rhino and tweaked it for match the site and it turned out well. The walls will be the main structural system with partition walls used to program out the space.

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Introduction to Colour

This set of colour scheme portrays the deepness of the pool.

The black and darker coloured flooring makes it so that the pool is endless especially under a low light situation.

29-09-2021 I ended up using this technique/colour scheme for the interim for my deep pools in the bath house. It makes it so it looks as the pool is endless.

The opposite is done. Lighter flooring and darker ceiling to allow for a compressed feeling.

29-09-2021 I ended up using this technique/colour scheme for the interior pool. Especially in some areas where the ceiling level is lower than usual.

This was done to experiment with colour combinations. Not so much on atmospheres.

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A more muted theme is used here. The idea was to create a matte texture and not so much of a glossy finish. This turned out well and will be used in the coming interim.

This version of the reception has more of a sensous feeling to it that may draw users in more than the iteration before.

29-09-2021 I ended up using this technique/colour scheme for the reception. A similar theme throughout the whole bath house, a cool colour scheme.

I’ve always wondered what will happen if the bath house has a very bright and colourful theme. Turns out that I would not what something that is too bright. However, some areas can be brighter than others.

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Deeper tones for the flooring. Especially in the sound pool, I feel this is essential as the user needs to feel as they are floating and facing a higher ceiling.

29-09-2021 I want to use this scheme for the final sound bath.

The lower ceiling feel by the difference in colour does not portray the sound bath well. It feels too compressed and stuffy in the space.

29-09-2021 I will not use this scheme for the sound bath in the final.

However, it is okay to be used somewhere else in the project.

This was done to experiment with colour combinations. Not so much on atmospheres.

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Colour Iteration 1 What was done well (11-09-2021) Overall, I’m very happy with how I experimented with colours. Even though some of the colour scheme was just mix and match, it gave me a good understanding on what colour and what tones portray in a space. Especially with a contrasting colour.

Though I have already settled on a colour theme for the bath house. It will be more of a cooler blue colour scheme as it compliments well with the surrounding water.

What can be improved (11-09-2021) I feel that I should have added in textures to experiment with to understand what different textures convey.

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I tried 3 different colour scheme with a similar lighting throughout the scheme. From what I have found, the third interation of a more purple concrete scheme is more attracting as the textured material on the second scheme is too distracting and messy.

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Colour Iteration 1 What I felt (18-09-2021) Overall, I’m very happy with experimenting with textures.

I feel some areas of my scheme will be very textured and some not so much. And concrete will be the perfect material to portray the smoothness and textured.

What can be done better (18-09-2021) I should have tested the new colour scheme in the new model even though it is still early in development. Considering the all the other forms are from the old model, the effect of texture and light may not apply the same in the final model.

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New Form Iteration 1 What I felt (04-09-2021) Overall, I’m very happy with new form. I’m struggling with modelling the overall building at the moment. As this is still very sketchy. However, I was wrong from not agreeing with the space being plannable. From the model, I found out that I was interested in the inbetween space as a threshold between programs. I will continue with modelling and use this model as a guide for the final iteration.

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To bring light into the basement level, Josie suggested that the seating in the pool should be made of a transparent material that allows light to penetrate through the ground into the basement creating a water effect.

What I felt (18-09-2021) Overall I am very happy with the session, I gave me a lot of ideas when I render the scene out for interim.

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R e f l e c t i o n We e k 8 What I felt (18-09-2021) Overall, I’m very happy with how my new model turned out. It really captured what I wanted to explore in the first few weeks. The intersecting planes idea really did came through What to do better (18-09-2021) Keep modelling with plans and section in mind. Model for programs rather than just the form of the building. The interior is equally as important.

Furthermore, while modelling I should play with the sun and see what sort of shadows is being created while making these forms. This will allow me to make a decision to either keep a plane or remove a plane.

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Feedback from Interim Christopher • Much improved from previous interim • Voronoi is not working as it is taking out the nature in nature.

• Use plants instead to highlight nature • Staircase (to slow down movement), larger step) Josie • Same comments as Christopher • What does the user feel on their feet.

• Ripple of water in drawings • Extra depth in plans and perspectives • Ballustrade design (idea of concealing) I am very happy with the feedback given by the guest crits as it will help me progress more for the final.

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R e f l e c t i o n We e k 9 What I felt (02-10-2021) Overall I am very happy with my interim presentation.

Still have a lot to work on especially in planning and programming of space. The overall feedback were very useful to move forward in design. Testing out new ideas and improving the old will be the key for the next few weeks.

What to do for next time(02-10-2021) Take in the feedback given and continue on improving the scheme. Testing out each ideas and record it, see if it works or not. And decide on the final design.

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Scheduling for final push Week 10 • Revising modality collage?

• Revising site collage • Have program and plans be at 90% done. (Not representation) • Revising 3D Model Week 11 • Have Lighting areas and ideas finalised for Josie • Finish up Façade • 3D Model at 90% Week 12 • Have Plans Done (Linework) • Have Section Done (Linework) • Visual Representations (Vray Phase) – Shadows o Each Render (2-3hrs) – Render at night-time • Lighting Detail (Line Work) o Sections o Perspectives SWOT VAC (Representation Phase) Photoshop week • Stop Designing • Visual Representations (Photoshop Phase) o Each perspective (2-3hrs per perspective) x7 • Photoshop Plans (2-4hrs per plan) x3 • Photoshop Section (4hrs per section) x2 • Lighting Detail (2-3hrs per drawing) x5 • Circulation & Zoning (1-2hrs each) x2 21-10-2021 Ended up not following the schedule as there were many changes in between programs and drawings. However, I made a to do list everyday and make sure I finish those drawings before taking a break for the next day.

This definetely helped immensely in time management as I did not need to pull any all nighters and am very satisfied with the final production of drawings and images.

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Floor Plan Changes

From interim, there were many awkward spaces in the design. This plan tries to reduce these spaces and use the space more efficiently for different programs as the need for pools are too many from the Interim’s iteration.

The inclusion of hot and cold baths in the basement allows for more programs. The reduction of corridor space allows for a rain shower on the ground floor and more in between spaces for resting. An important part of bathing.

07-10-2021 There are still many problems and changes to be made in this plan. But I am very happy with the changes made and I am looking forward to the future iterations to make this plan better for the final. Working early on to find a solution for the planning is important in this stage. Visual Representation can wait to be done in week 12.

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The Japanese style bathhouse/hotel is located in Sweden. Its renovation created a beautiful bathing space filled with concrete, stone and timber construction.

07-10-2021 I want to use a similar material palette in this scheme and I find this exercise really inspiring for my bathhouse and how it will affect the overall design decision.

Precedent Study: Yasuragi Hasseludden by White Arkitekter in Sweden.

Source: https://www.archilovers.com/projects/185266/yasuragi.html

Similar to the precedent above, this is a renovation project. With a beautiful material palette with a combo of masonary and timber creates the luscious atmosphere.

07-10-2021 I want to use a similar material palette in this scheme and I find this exercise really inspiring for my bathhouse and how it will affect the overall design decision.

I think the precedent above will be more towards my final decision rather than this combination of stone and masonary.

I feel I should have found more precedents with a pure concrete interior and exterior to match the desired aesthetic of my bath house.

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Material options were: Rough Plaster, Concrete Formwork, Masonary and Tiles.

From the precedents and there study, I’ve come to really like the smooth concrete formwork as my material choice. The rest of the materials will not match my scheme well as it does not project the overall concept of the scheme.

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R e f l e c t i o n We e k 1 0 What I felt (07-10-2021) After taking a break from Interim, it was good to look and step back and look at my overall design and planning of the scheme. There are still many problems in the planning of the scheme and I wish to resolve this as soon as possible and get into production mode for final drawings ASAP. What to do better (07-10-2021) I feel I could have spent more time to refine the planning and overall design of the scheme. I wish to tackle lighting in the next week as Josie will be joining us to give feedback and ideas on how to make our scheme better in terms of lighting for the desired atmosphere.

I will create drafts of lighting and run it through Josie next week for further development and how to represent it in a detail.

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Revise Modality Collage

I revised my modality collage due to the design changes and the desire for a representation of the overall concept in the collage. The background represents the form of my building and geometry. The clock represents the aspect of time stopping and having no consequences while being in the space. And finally and light rays represents the light and shadow that the planes and geometry of the scheme creates to illuminate the interior and exterior of the building.

14-10-2021 To be honest, I don’t like the new collage. It doesn’t portray the atmosphere like the previous collage did. I will implement the new with the old and experimental with it to see which is better for the final. But I am glad that I am revisiting this task as the design has changed quite a bit since I made the modality collage.

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Changed Plans

More changes have been made. The details have been placed and revisiting the distribution of space table to make sure everything is there and has a proper designated floor area for all. There are some new features of in the scheme. A void that runs through the entire building in the sound bath. The redesign of the fixtures to suit majority of the angles and design of the overall building.

The first floor still need some work in seperating spaces and creating more resting spaces for people who just want to have a quiet resting time after their bathing session.

14-10-2021 The scheme is slowly coming together. The implementation of new programs and atmosphere qualities will bring out the design better. Furthermore, the new fixtures with lighting details will help in further enhancing the overall atmosphere of the scheme.

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Lighting sketches are done.

I was not sure if these lighting details are correct but after going over with Josie, I’ve learned a lot of creating the correct details for the desired atmosphere.

14-10-2021 I’m still not quite sure where to include the final lighting detail. I was hoping to figure this out by the end of the week.

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Changed Plans

After a session with Hella, I’ve rejigged my scheme. Changes made were: • Increased size of void in sound bath to 2m wide • Added required maintenance rooms and storage rooms for bath equipment and chemicals • A connection from the cafe to the locker area • Seating in the rain shower area • Rain shower in basement • Changed main WC layout and shower layout to reduce awkward spaces • Rejigged first floor layout (not quite sure about this at the moment) • Added BOH stuff in basement level • Increased number of steps to basement (160 risers and 500 wide) • Created an enclosure from shower to outdoor baths to distinct between indoor and outdoors • Added a few resting areas against the walls 14-10-2021 I feel this should be final and changes that can be made in my scheme as the deadline is getting closer, as I want to start on producing the final drawings as soon as possible.

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I n c o m p l e t e S e c t i o n Te s t

I’ve tested the new section (not complete yet, still trying to figure out how to do a staggered section in the scheme to show the other basement bath on the right side. Overall I am please with the overall form of the section as it will create many lighting opportunities.

14-10-2021 Still have to figure out the staggered section and how to draw it properly so it would not look confusing when matching up with the plan. I will figure this out for next week and create some iterations.

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R e f l e c t i o n We e k 1 1 What I felt (14-10-2021) Its been a rough and tiring week. I couldn’t express my design well when I was having a session with Hella and ended up emailing her over the weekend a more detailed summary and changes made on the plans to finalise everything.

It is at that point of the semester that everything slows down and the burnout happens. I will have to pick myself up for the next 2 weeks as the deadline comes closer.

What to do better (14-10-2021) I should experiment on representation styles as soon as possible. This will be very crucial for the final as I would like to get as much feedback for visual representation.

I would like to get at least one of every drawing or one of majrity of the drawing to its final stages in week 12 to gain as much feedback as possible.

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Revise Modality Collage

Revising the Modality collage by including the old and the new. I feel this is better and conveys what I wanted to convey in the scheme well. The geometry and clock in the old collage with the reduction of figures gives out the idea of luxury as there is less people.

21-10-2021 I like this collage better than the previous iteration. The combination of new and old brings out the atmosphere I wanted to convey. However, I feel the background could be bluer with less blacks especially on the left side of the collage. That would be the final thing I would change for the final iteration.

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Section Representation

The staggered section cut is placed in this section. Everything I want to show in the building is shown here. The next step would be adding textures and see how that goes with the inclusion of Christopher’s feedback.

21-10-2021 I’m really happy with how the section is cut. The dynamism it gives really sells the design of the building.

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D e t a i l S e c t i o n Te s t i n g

The lighting detail are all good and well thought about. The next step will be adding in the textures and visual representation aspect that matches the rest of the drawings

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Plan Revised

Changes in plan made. More efficient use of space. Especially in the BOH area. Cafe redesign to have an open preperation area to cater for the people in the bath. However, I feel this would still need some changes for the final.

The rest of the areas are finalised and checked to fit the requirements and equipment needed.

21-10-2021 Sadly this will not be the final plan as there are still some changes to be made. However, I’m glad that I did so many iterations to get is finalise and right. Rather than regretting later and finding the issues last minute during final drawing production stage.

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Perspective R epresentation

I want to test out a render to see if everything is done well interms of representation. I’m really happy with the results despite having to change a couple of things and adding in some shading and shadows. The foggy atmosphere and sunlight shining creates a luscious atmosphere that I want to convey in this luxury bath.

21-10-2021 I’m happy with the render but there are still post production stuff that needs to be added for the final presentation. However, in terms of atmosphere, I am really happy with how it turned out and the composition that it has produced.

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Detailed Section

Textures have been added.

The yellow light in the drawings represents the ray of light. However, I don’t think it should be represented in yellow as it is very distracting. Having white light is better

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Perspective R epresentation

I took the feedback from Christopher about having vines and plants on the roof to create lighting effects and the aspect of nature in the scheme. However, I dont think this worked out well. It looks very distracting and does not match the overall scheme and design of the building.

The roof is a bit too thin, I will make it thicker for the final iteration. Other than that, the overall form and cut of the staggered section is good and it shows everything that I want to show in my section.

21-10-2021 I’m glad I tested out the plants on the roof as it did not turn out well and will not be carried forward to the final scheme. I’ve decided not to include it as it is too distracting. I’m glad I tested out the colours of the walls as well as some areas seem too saturated than others which will have to change.

These changes will be made to the final drawings.

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Short Section

I did another section. At first I thought about not needing to include this section as it is somewhat showing similar programs and spaces in the building. However, after drawing the section, the atmosphere that is portrayed is completely different to the long section. Therefore, I’ve decided to keep it.

21-10-2021 I am glad I ended up doing this section as it created a different point of view in the scheme.

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R e f l e c t i o n We e k 1 2 What I felt (21-10-2021) Week 12 has been really productive as it is the final chance to get feedback from Hella. Even though most of the drawings done during week 12 is not going to be in the final board, it is still very helpful in representation experimentation to decide on the final style.

What to do better (21-10-2021) At this point, it will just to produce the best work that I can produce leading to the deadline. I wish to produce to my best ability and create a beautiful final scheme.

I am really happy with the progress and process of the final iterations as it helped me immensely on deciding on the final representation; the do’s and don’t s.

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Plan Representation

This is a testing on textures in plan. There is still a couple details missing but I wanted to test out how the textures would look like in plan. I would have to change a couple of things to make the representation consistent between other drawings.

29-10-2021 I’m glad I tested out the representation for plans to see if it is viable or there needs to be change. There is a couple of things wrong with this plan and I will fix it for the final presentation. However, overall, I am glad with how this test run turned out.

Even though this would not be in the final set of drawings, it is still nice to see a representation beforehand.

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Modality Quality

I did this collage to represent what bathing meant to me and how this modality has changed my thinking and mental consideration. Through different experimentations of bathing during my pass time, I’ve discovered that having to bath relaxes and calms the mind. The idea of being afloat in the middle of nowhere, that’s how I feel when I take a bath. All the worries and stress just flows away. Furthermore, while sitting in a bath, design ideas and ephihanies may strike my mind and help me design better. Overall, I’ve really enjoyed bathing in different scenarios and atmospheres, it has opened up my mind more and will definetly help me figure things out in the future.

29-10-2021 I’ve experimented with different bathing styles, from cold to hot baths. All these different sensations relieves different parts of the body. A warm bath reliefs the mind, a cold bath relieves the stress (which I find interesting). I will be taking more cold baths in the future and will continue with this practice more often.

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New Site Collage

I’ve revised my site collage to include demographics and redesigned the context representation. I felt that the most important items are still the water programs near site which are Melbourne City Baths, Fitzroy Swimming Pool and Carlton Baths.

Therefore I wanted to highlight these in the backdrop of the nolli map.

29-10-2021 I’m very happy with the new site collage as it fits more towards the project. Furthermore, the geometries used and colours associates towards the final design of the building.

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Interior Perspectives The final representation of perspectives. I feel all that the perspectives really sells the overall atmosphere of the project. With the lighting effects in action and overall foggy atmosphere creates a sense of a luscious and luxury environment to be in.

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Reflection (29-10-2021) Overall, I am really happy with how the drawings turned out. However, there is some faults that I can’t figure out on how to fix or include due to the lack of time. But I will look into these for the future in my portfolio

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Final Reflection The Final Push (30-10-2021) Overall, I am really happy with the end product for this project. I am very satisfied with all the drawings and images produced over the past week or so. I hope to carry on this design ethic in the future as I really enjoyed the process in this studio.

Time management has really been the saviour in the final push. In previous studios and previous weeks, my time management was not the best and I often procrastinate.

However, for this final few weeks, it has been perfect. I set out the plan for the day and complete it everytime. I feel this was the final driving factor for the past few weeks.

Being able to get rest and work done at the same time feels very rewarding.

Completing the studio has made me feel that I accomplished something. Despite the ups and downs, I held my ground and power through the end.

What to do better in the future (30-10-2021) Though time management has been very well programed in the final few weeks, I aim to bring this forward in the earlier weeks in the future. Having a set plan for everything for the upcoming semester.

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Thank you!

Studio 13: Embody by Hella Wigge It has been a very fun studio. I think this would be the funnest studio that I have ever done in the Masters course. I really enjoyed every aspect of it, from the modelling to the freedom of choosing programs. This studio has it all and it has been a very fun time overall.

The inclusion of 2 interim presentations really helped with design processing and development. This is the first studio that I have done that has 2 interims and I feel this should be normalised throughout other studios as well.

The guest critics has been amazing. Special thank you to Christopher and Josie who came by and helped out in our design development. Many ideas and inspiration has derived from their great input and feedback. And overall a great time to have with them talking about your design.

Hella, thank you so much for an amazing semester. It has been a blast to do this studio. The teaching methods and feedback given were all very useful and has helped immensel throughout the weeks. I have looked forward to every studio session we had as the time spent in studio has been really fun and inspiring. Even though the studio is online, the social interaction we had throughout the weeks have been great and I hope other studios would be similar to this in the future. Thank you.

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