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MOTH POD INUWA

THE TOTEM

D’AKIN KARATU

BY: DOHA ABUBAKAR

PROJECT 1

MOTH POD

FUNCTION OVERVIEW

Cinnibar Moth

Elephant Hawk Moth

The forewings of the adult moth have two vivid red spots and red stripes, while the hind wings are scarlet with charcoal edging. The macro moths (big) and the micro moths (little) are the two types of moths (small). The Cinnabar is a macro moth that measures 20mm in length and has a wingspan of 32mm to 42mm. Although this is mostly a nocturnal moth, it can be observed during the day as well.

Cycle of Life

Females can lay up to 300 eggs on the underside of ragwortleaves, generally in bunches of 30 to 60. The caterpillars (larvae) feed on the region around the hatched eggs when they first hatch, but as they grow larger and moult (instars), they mostly eat on the plant’s leaves and flowers, and can be seen out in the open during the day.

Caterpillar

Caterpillars feed from July to early September, and they start out pale yellow before developing vivid yellow and black stripes to ward off predators. The caterpillars eat ragwort leaves, which are harmful. The caterpillar’s body stores the poison from the leaves (and even remains when they are an adult moth). The terrible taste of the caterpillars will repel any birds or other predators who disregard the prominent warning sign. A large number of caterpillars on a single ragwort plant can quickly reduce it to a bare stem. They’re also known to eat each other. Caterpillars pupate in a cocoon beneath the ground and overwinter as pupa. Adult moths emerge in mid-May and remain on the fly until early August, when males and females mate and lay eggs.

Habitat and Distribution

The Cinnabar moth is a common species that can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with a coastline distribution in England and Scotland’s northernmost regions. Ragwort is controlled in many parts of the UK due of its toxicity to cattle. The Cinnabar moth’s distribution remained nearly the

The elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) is one of the most common and widespread hawk-moth species in the UK, with populations in gardens, forest margins, and open countryside.

Caterpillar

Caterpillars, also known as larvae, can grow to be the size of a large thumb in length and thickness. Their name comes from the fact that they are usually dark brown and trunk-like, yet brilliant green varieties are not rare. They have enormous eye spots and a spiky tail, so keep a watch out for them. When they’ve had their fill of leaves and have reached full size, their next task is to find a suitable pupation site (turn into a moth).

Adults

Between May and July, mature moths emerge at night. They are bright pink and olive green and can measure up to 6cm across from wing tip to wing tip. They lay their eggs on rosebay willowherb, bedstraws, and fuschias and feast on the nectar of night-scented flowers like honeysuckle.

Distribution

England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. Very widespread and well-distributed over England and Wales, with its range expanding northward, as well as broadly and well-distributed in Ireland, poorly distributed in Scotland, and very local and rare in the Channel Islands.

Opening function for Nocturnal moth.

Opening slanted to block sunlight from entering the pod but still allowing moths to fly in an out and good ventilation

Normal openning for day flying moths, with no active light restrictions

USER PROFILE Function overview

Plan drawings 1:5

ELEVATIONS PLANS

Elevation drawings 1:10

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Day time scenario showing moth pods in surrounding context.

Night time scenario showing moth pods in surrounding context

PROJECT 2

INUWA

DOHA ABUBAKAR

CREATING INUWA

Inuwa is a term used in hause (west africa). its more about feeling/ ambience of a space. It, most often, refers to a space around your home/ neighbourhood that outdoors but sheltered from rain. Inuwa spaces normally spatially ambiguous green spaces used for relaxing/ storyteling. The closest spaces in western homes / gardens similar to an inuwa space is probably a conservatory/ balcony/ pavilion

But inuwa has a very nostalgic feeling to it. So for this project, i was really trying to, not only to replicate an inuwa space with in the uk climate but also try and get the space to eminate that feeling of comfort

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A X O N O M E T R I C S T U D Y

Section drawing at 1:150

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Section drawing at1:100

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Elevation drawing at 1:150

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PROJECT 4

THE TOTEM

This project aims to investigate the concept of libraries as cultural vessels, focusing on the Barbican area and its surrounding derelict walls. The project seeks to explore the historical significance of libraries, particularly in relation to language and communication. By examining the erasure of original West African symbols used for written language, which transitioned from communication to decoration and ritual, the study aims to establish a connection between architectural elements and cultural preservation within the Cultural Mile.