Siematic Project by FX Benedict

LIVE SIEMATIC PROJECT

benedict aditya trianda - l5 id context

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meaningful experiences

how to design

research question:

of contents • research question...................................................................................................2 • module brief.............................................................................................................3 • project overview....................................................................................................3 • manifesto drawing................................................................................................3 • ingredients + utensils............................................................................................4 • meal - making process...........................................................................................5 • chicken and rice recipe..........................................................................................5 • apartment kitchen assessment............................................................................5 • timeline.....................................................................................................................5 • chosesn style..........................................................................................................6 • identity - user profile........................................................................................7-8 • site analysis.............................................................................................................9 • mood board.............................................................................................................10 • example spaces......................................................................................................11 • original floor plan...............................................................................................12 • identifying issues..................................................................................................12 • basic zoning and circulation study.....................................................................13 • new circulation + flow.........................................................................................13 • design elements ( brief + connundrum + solution ).........................................14 • siematic-like design considerations...................................................................15 • developmental drawings.....................................................................................16 • technical drawings ( plan + section + isometric ).....................................17-25 • interior visuals...............................................................................................26-35

MODULE BRIEF

Siemens are asking you to design a new product range that combines culinary with workspace, so the focus is the kitchen / dining / living / work combination, set within one of the 3 building options, taking one of the three given users, and aligning that with Siemens theme of Pure, Classic or Urban.

So, focus on the kitchen + living space and design a new product range that incorporates a work / library space with culinary.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

for this project, i was tasked with redesigning an existing building to suit a chosen user. the brief requires us to design a space an open-plan living area, with its main focus being on 2 aspects, mainly a kitchen and an office space. with the current climate, many people are forced to transition to working from home to follow the social distancing guidelines. for this project i aim for efficiency within a space, with emphasis on seamless integrations and organic-feeling transitions in between each space. biophilic design will have a major influence in the space overall, as user wellbeing and mental health are things worth prioritizing

MANIFESTO DFRAWING

cooking + meal kitchen space company/client office space married life happy relationship time/age leisure time exercise home basicneeds inclusiveactivity innevitable healthylifestyle healthy habbit bonding time joy changingroutine retirement 2nd nature success rest+relax nature outdoorenvironment

ingredients + utensils

buying ingredients - preparing food - cooking - eating - cleaning - putting everything away

ingredients

• chicken breast fillets

• cooking oil

• salt + pepper + garlic powder + herbs

• rice

• soy sauce/teriyaki sauce

utensils

• frying pan

• tongs

• rice cooker

• spoon + fork + knife

meal - making process

recipe + timelime + apartment kitchen assessment

small kitchen

the kitchen in my studio apartment is compact and efficient. the measurements follow a basic standard set size, and the layout feels organic. the kitchen itself follows a single galley design, which streamlines all the action into one continuous line. on the left hand side, a hotel-style mini fridge is installed in the lower cabinet. next to it is a microwave-oven unit, installed under an induction stove top. the kitchen sink is placed on the far right, leaving sufficient space for a dish rack. the dining table doubles as an island, which is used for more demanding meals. the overlayed image shows the movements that are happening when cooking/spending time in the kitchen area.

chicken and rice recipe

a step by step process

1. repare 2 whole chicken breast fillets

2. rinse under running water

3. slice chicken in half, so that it’s thinner (easier to cook)

4. turn on stove and drizzle a pinch of cooking oil on frying pan

5. wait for the pan to heat up, then put in the chicken

6. season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs

7. turn chicken every 3 minutes

8. repeat this process 3-4x to ensure chicken is fully cooked

9. transfer chicken to a plate, then using a fork and knife cut it to smaller pieces

10. put in rice and soy sauce/teriyaki sauce, then mix well

buying groceries from the supermarket

getting ingredients from the fridge preparing chicken (washing + slicing)

cooking eating doing the dishes putting everything away

style description

WELCOME TO THE “URBAN” WORLD OF SIEMATIC: Our cities are full of contrasts that the young and young-at-heart around the world find so exciting, attractive, and productive. The SieMatic URBAN style collection features unconventional juxtapositions of carefully selected furniture elements, as well as the intuitive combination of thematic contrasts: exciting and peaceful, strange and familiar, modest and ostentatious, flea market find and design classic.

chosen style urbban

identity - user profile

retired architect + partner

Full name: Richard Hughes

Age: 42

Occupation: retired architect, now works from home as an associate lecturer

Hobbies: doing design work, listening to music, evening walks, and the occasional hike

Richard moved in to his house nearing his retirement, as he and his wife wanted to have more privacy, away from the bustling life of the city center. To save money he decided to buy an existing property then renovated it each time they have more money spare. He changed the layout of the main living area to accommodate for a new office space and an improved kitchen layout. Having love for design still, he decided to personalize his house by filling most of their interior with DIY furniture, built with recycled materials

identity - user profile

retired architect + partner

Full name: Karen Hughes

Occupation: retired school teacher, now stays at home

Hobbies: cooking, reading light novels, gardening, and the occasional hike

When she and Richard decided to retire for their jobs, Karen shifts her focus to cooking. Karen and Richard came to the realization that the old layout of the house hindered her flow when cooking and made her feel claustrophobic every time she does so. The kitchen was the renovated to a much better layout. As they age, their diets started to change as well. She now cooks healthier foods with mostly fresh ingredients, more greens, and slightly less meat. They didn’t want to let age and retirement make them lazy, so she and Richard goes on a hike every now and then to maintain their athleticism. They are slowly turning their lifestyle to a healthier one

SITE ANALYSIS

LOCATION

the proposed site is located in curbar derbyshire. it takes approximately 27 minutes to drive there from sheffield. the surrounding environment shows that curbar is a rural area with most of the housing having a large backyard area. it is still part of the peak district area, which gives the area a distinctive sloped appearance.

Brookside, Riddings Lane, Curbar, Hope Valley, S32 3YN 53.2757° N, 1.6236° W

Derbyshire

mood board

a compilation of visual elements that aided in the design process

• scandinavian design

• monochrome color scheme

• glass + concrete + wood + white brick

example spaces

taken from various instagram pages

ORIGINAL FLOOR PLAN

space evaluation and considerations + sun path + zoning

design/layout checklist

• how big is the overall space?

• is the path clear? any obstructions?

• is the layout efficient?

• ergonomics

• a strong sense of continuity

identifying issues

initial thought process/assessment of the space

the kitchen area feels claustraphobic because of the built in storage units, the dining table is placed in the corner of the kitchen, which fails to maximize the space. the kitchen is closed off, seperating it from the rest of the space.

the split level area is too open, without serving any real purpose aside from a pathway. even so, it isn’t big enough of a space to occupy any real activity.

the staircase infront of the main entrance does not utulize the entirity of the length of the elevated floor, opting for a small, narrow set of steps going down. a railing is used to seperate the 2 levels which makes the space feel even more claustraphobic.

LEGEND

sun path 1 2 3 4

1. kitchen area + dining table + storage space 2. elevated floor/landing 3. split level/”downstairs area” 4. living room + sofas + exit to balcony

basic zoning and circulation study

proposed layout

kitchen table top + cabinets

office space

furniture

kitchen triangle

new CIRculation + flow

creating a clear path + seperation in an open-plan

the new layout provides a clear sense of direction. the plan above showcases the 3 possible directions the user can take, leading to the kitchen, office, and living room in that order. the left hand side of the plan is intentionally left “empty” as it is used for movement in a linear way. the right hand side is meant to be a “functional area”, redesigned as a pathway, clear from obstruction

basic color overlay on original floor plan + assigning task to a space

design elements

referring back to the brief + connundrums + solutions

referring back to the brief

• architect and partner living in a big house

• an avid believer in healthy living

• interested in recycling

design connundrums

• large house in brief, tiny in reality

• very claustraphobic

• unsettled areas/space

• outdated style

• seperation of spaces required without making the space feel small

• in need of a new color scheme

design solution

the use of light-colored interior creates the ilussion of a larger space. in terms of the space feeling claustraphobic, opening up the windows more could benefit the space, by allowing more natural light to enter. the ceiling is stripped open in favor of a slanted roof design to create more vertical real estate, giving users more space to “breathe” seperation of spaces can be achieved by having glazed windows as partitions, which allows user to see each other, and what is going on in the next space. the use of vertical elements as room dividers should be avoided as it can be seen as an obstruction, and ruin the line of sight. closing one end of the split level in exchange for an office corner maximizes space use, this solidifies the space’s identity, rooted in purpose. a scanidinavian style is preferred as its simplistic in nature. a combination of white walls and light timbers create a harmonious space. this compliments the users’ characteristics which appreciates beautiful design and the use of recycled, locally sourced materials as part of their house design

siematic-like design considerations

designing beautiful and functional appliances in the spirit of siematic

siematic checklist

• dark colors convey a calming feeling

• seamless transition between kitchen and the rest of space

• clean minimalist design

• form follows function, but still elegant

• efficient storage units

• using natural materials like wood throughout the design

kitchen - office space

the kitchen and office are located right next to eachother. the chosen layout is of a U-shape to maximize space use, especially in the office area, where users need to reach for things. office storage units are made up of cabinets which gives a clean feeling. the use of dark colors adds interest to the space as it visually sticks out from the rest of the house, which is mainly made up of light colors.