Realisation statement In my opinion the key generator of an architectural form should be the context of the project and this will therefore influence programme and technology. The analysis of the context as well as study of a suitable programme and a technology which link everything together will help to inform the development of an accomplished design. The consideration of context will help with the design of a building which has an integrated link with its site, whether it is through form or materials, or both. The study of the site’s topography and surrounding environment from different views such as sun path and wind direction, a river flood zone and specific views will help to inform the layout and orientation of the building. Frank Lloyd Wright: ‘I never design a building before I‘ve seen the site and met the people who will be using it’. I completely agree and this is exactly what I did throughout the first semester. Also, Sergison Bates Architects state ‘the integration of the surrounding into the building therefore seems to be just as important as the integration of the building into the surroundings’. I believe the elements of a building should blur the boundaries between the interior and the external site, and this will help to anchor the building into its surroundings. Research into programme, through the study of precedents will help with the spatial planning of the building, which will also relate back to specific factors to do with context. For example the orientation of certain elements of programme towards certain views from the site, or away from some others such as noise and traffic. Finally technology will tie all other elements of the design together and give a set framework to which the form can be realised. The technology will be influenced by the site, for example the foundation type will be informed by the building location ground condition. In conclusion I believe that context will influence programme layout and technological systems, resulting in the realisation of a complete architectural form which sits perfectly on its context.
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