DRM/DS1A Portfolio - Emma Lee

PORTFOLIO DRM & DS1A Emma Lee

KIT OF PARTS

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• INTRODUCTION

• SKETCHBO

• ITERATION 1-5

• DIGITAL W

• CHOSEN ITERATION

• FUSION 36

MICRO STUDIO

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• INTRODUCTION • DESIGN CONCEPT • LOCATION OF SITE • PRECEDENTS 1-3

CINES

• INTRO

• DIGITA

CONTENTS

OOK DOCUMENTATION

WORK

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SPACE

• THE USER EXPERIENCE • SKETCHBOOK DOCUMENTATION • ITERATIONS 1-5 • DIGITAL WORK (Page 48-53)

ODUCTION

• MODEL

AL PLAN AND NARRATIVE PROCESS

• SCENE STILLS

SKETCHBOOK • ARCHITECTS SKETCHES

(Page 54-67) • CAD SESSION WORK

KIT OF PARTS

ITERATION #1

This is the first attempt of the model making exercise and having had no previous experience with model making there was no expectation of where this process would go. However having produced the first iteration, overall the random placement of shapes and the addition of the different elevations made the iteration spatially interesting and it was pleasantly surprising.

The idea was to keep the model smaller and more compact so that interior spaces would be more abstract. However the stability of this model was an issue and this was taken into consideration for the next model whilst continuing with creative shape placement.

ITERATION #2

The next model continued with the experimentation of shapes, rotations and finding out what pieces worked best to compliment eachother. Some small aspects which worked well in the first iteration were added and this shape did not appear as square shaped as the first which was the intention. A more basic approach was added rather than to overcomplicate the model ensured the stability of the piece was more secure, and there is more of a vertical structure. At this point more experience was being picked up and iterations began to get more interesting.

ITERATION #3

For this model the focus was more on attempting to elevate the model off the ground. Smaller cardboard pieces created a higher floor and added something different, however this affected the stability of the model and the bottom pieces had to be strong enough to hold the weight of the structure above. There had to be a certain level of symmetry to this model to ensure the weight would be distributed evenly. A variety of different levels have also been incorporated and the interior space creates interesting shapes.

ITERATION #4

The focus for the fourth iteration was to continue taking into consideration the elements that worked best in the previous compositions and merge into this iteration. The top view displays an interesting arrangement of shapes and layers however again this shape appears more rectangular than would have liked. The focus for the next iteration was packing the shapes closer together whilst also not overcomplicating the composition.

ITERATION #5

The final model took everything into consideration from previous experimentations and the outcome was the most favourited iteration. The spatial composition, elevation, stability and shape placements worked well together and the next step with the final composition is to work into this with digital software.

Overall this section of the module welcomed the development of new skills including model making and the thought process of shapes which had not been thought about before. It was interesting to see what problems would arise and how to tackle them which created the outcome of this final model.

FINAL CHOSEN ITERATION: #5

SKETCHBOOK DOCUMENTATION

VARIOUS VIEWS

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FUSION 360

BASED OFF ITERATION #2

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are based off iteration 2. They each display a different angle taking into e and different materials used. This ensures it all comes together to give ges in digital form. Four different materials and colours have been used experimented with to create a colour scheme that works well in terms of ll as aesthetically.

MICRO STUDIO

The chosen location of the site will be in the back garden in Holywell, North Wales.

It is approximatey 19.2 metres in length from North West to South East, and 13,7 metres North east to South West from the blsck rectangular box (decking area) on the map. This site is easy access, the back fence overlooking the view of the sea and a good location surrounding nature which creates the feeling of peace and solitude.

The function of the studio is a creative space to work on art and painting, and provides an environment that of tranquility which is a good location to concentrate.

THE DESIGN CONCEPT

LOCATION OF SITE: There is a a small bar area with stools as a space to relax and take a break. From this room there is an open room with a sofa area and a large window covering the north wall to view the scenery over the fence. This scene makes use of the large sliding canvas spreading across the west wall. This wall is replacable from the outside and is an inn0vative alternative to painting sat down and is built into the architecture. There is a staircase leading up to a mezzanine floor which features a hot tub with a large circular skylight window directly above as another form of relaxation and thinking time to gather inspiration. On the east side of this floor there is a slide leading down to the ground floor which prives quick access to reach the canvas when having brainstormed in the hot tub.

The Mountain Refuge is a “prefabricated cabin-style micro-home built from plywood”.

The two architects built these micro cabins in Italy with the aim of having a “contemporary twist” that would help occupants find a “connection to nature”. The purpose of the shape of the building “sits at an exaggerated angle above an exterior wall that is glazed from floor to ceiling” in order to “maximise views over the landscape.”(Block, 2020)

PREDCEDENT#1 Project name: The Mountain Refuge Location: Milan, Italy Architect: Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi Date: 6 July 2020

1 Dezeen (2020). Mountain Refuge is a concept for a tiny modular cabin, Retrieved from https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-aconcept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-a-concept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin/?li_ source=LI&li_medium=bottom_block_1

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-a-concept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin/?li_source=LI&li_medium=bottom_block_1

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-a-concept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin/?li_source=LI&li_medium=bottom_block_1

The inspiration from this article was derived from the angle the sloping roof and the shape that this gave the large window. The room is simple in shape yet effective, and the warmth of the wood and the fire gives an impression of comfort and safety which would be ideal for the micro pod.

The key feature that jumped out on this micro apartment was the block staircase leading up to the bed, and the concrete beam resting over the doorway which works really well to preserve space and elevate the room to fit more furniture. The inspiration from this pod gives the idea for the micro pod to have a mezzanine floor for comfort and resting time, and the layout of this pod was particularly inspiring.

PREDECENT#2 Project name: A Little Design Location: Taiwan, China Architect: Szumin Wang Date: 5 February 2019

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/05/tiny-apartment-little-design-taipei-taiwan-micro-home/

This building is a small building converted into a tiny apartment, measuring 17.6 metres and has a ceiling height of 3,4 metres.

The owner of the apartment travels frequently with work, so she decided to invite Wang to create the project of a tiny apartment with “space-saving furniture� (Morris, 2019).

1 Dezeen (2019). A Little Design creates 17.6-square-metre micro flat in Taiwan, Retrieved from https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/05/tiny-apartment-little-design-taipei-taiwan-micro-home

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/05/tiny-apartment-little-design-taipei-taiwan-micro-home/

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/05/tiny-apartment-little-design-taipei-taiwan-micro-home/

Artists took a pared-back design ethos of the shaker (religious style of furniture that had simplistic attributes). Ambrosi said "With that premise, we imagined an architecture free of ornament, where the correct use of simple materials enhances the quality of the space“ (Levy,2020).

PRECEDENT #3

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/04/circulo-mexicano-hotel-interiors-shaker/

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/04/circulo-mexicano-hotel-interiors-shaker/

This is a 19th century building that underwent an interior transformation by artists to make it a more welcoming residence.

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/04/circulo-mexicano-hotel-interiors-shaker/

Project name: Círculo Mexicano Hotel Location: Mexico City, Mexico Architect: Jorge Ambrosi and Gabriela Etchegaray Date: 4 October 2020

This hotel was also particularly inspiring because of the minimalism of the interior and the wood and beige colour schemes. This style has less attention to detail meaning being free from distractions therefore better concentration.

1 Deezeen (2020). Shaker- inspired rooms feature in Mexico City’s Circulo Mexicano hotel, Retrieved from https:// www.dezeen.com/2020/10/04/circulo-mexicano-hotel-interiors-shaker

There is a a small bar area with stools as a space to relax and take a break. From this room there is an open room with a sofa area and a large window covering the north wall to view the scenery over the fence. This scene makes use of the large sliding canvas spreading across the west wall. This wall is replacable from the outside and is an inn0vative alternative to painting sat down and is built into the architecture. There is a staircase leading up to a mezzanine floor which features a hot tub with a large circular skylight window directly above as another form of relaxation and thinking time to gather inspiration. On the east side of this floor there is a slide leading down to the ground floor which prives quick access to reach the canvas when having brainstormed in the hot tub.

THE USER EXPERIENCE

SKETCHBOOK DOCUMENTATION

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ITERATION #1

The idea behind the first iteration took inspiration from the first precedent in terms of the shape of the mountain refuge, however the size of the roof did not go according to plan as the measurements did not ensure the roof would overhang the walls. However although it didnt go as hoped the shapewas not too bad and decided to continue with it as an experimentation. However having gotten so far with it the final conclusion was that it appeared too rectangular in shape and was far too basic. The plan going into the next iteration was to build on the initial structure but create more of an interesting shape.

ITERATION #2

The second Iteration is a build on the first whereby a smaller extension has been added to the back to create the mezzanine and the idea was this was where the hot tubn would be placed. At this point the interior and the windows were not incorporated because the main aim of this iteration was to lay down the base structure.

The front of the building where the hole is was to be a window and this is why the interior is visible. The next iteration would then be a build on this one, where the interior space would be added.

ITERATION #3

This iteration incorporated the windows aswell as the mezzanine floor and staircase inspired by the third iteration “A Little Design�, the bar area behind the stairs at the back , and the balcony on the small extension building, and the frame of the large double floor window which would overlook the scenery at the back of the fence. In addition, a slide has been built leading from the top floor where the staircase is down to the bottom. At this point no more could be added to enhance the structure beause all details had been added to complete it, however the shape was still not completely satisfactory and did not match the inital shape of the first precedent that was the aim.

ITERATION #4

This next iteration is a completely different shape compared to the first three iterations that were a build up from one to another. Instead experimentations began more to match the style of the building in the first precedent and focused on getting the roofing right this time, which took a lot of difficulty with the measurements. In addition, the elevation of the bottom floor has been lifted to create a greater vertical height therefore creating higher ceilings giving the appearance of more space. Overall this shape and style is the favoured design and likens the first precedent more.

ITERATION #5

The final iteration, similarly to the third iteration incorporates more smaller details to the overall model to give a greater perspective on its function.

It is evident in photos that the layout is very much similar to the previous iterations with the slide, open back window, and the hot tub and bar area are given a separate extension. It has been moved to the back with the addition of the platform off the ground and staircase leading up to the entrance. This design is overall the best and captures the desired vision more than the initial deisgn.

SECTION AA

SECTION AA

KEY

1: Entrance 2: Bar Area 3: Art study 4: Mezzanine Staircase

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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2D PERSPECTIVE

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ARCHITECTS SKETCHES

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SKETCH BY LAUREN MOSS

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