Miah Ferracuti: DS 220 Module Four (Museum)

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS II

PORTFOLIO SPRING 2022

DESIGNED BY MIAH CAROLYN FERRACUTI THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON PRE-INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

MODULE FOUR

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION

MODULE FOUR PROBLEM ONE: RESEARCH

1. PRECEDENT STUDY Research on a well known architect, their work, and possible influences.

2. BUILDING PLAN SKETCHES Sketches of building plans for three different structures done by the architect.

GOAL: To gain inspiration from a well known architect through research and to sketch the plans of three of their designs.

PRECEDENT STUDY Architect Inspiration Tatiana Bilbao Tatiana Bilbao (1972-) is a Mexican architect. She came from a family of architects so she always had an interest in the field ever since she was a young child. Bilbao attended the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. She obtained a degree in architecture and urbanism. After college, Bilbao worked for the Ministry of Development and Housing of the Government of the Federal District of Mexico City.

She was part of the advisory council for the urban development of the city.

In 2004, Bilbao opened ESTUDIO, an architecture studio based in Mexico City. Tatiana's work focuses on connecting geometry and nature. This can be seen in many of her finished projects and proposals such as the research center of the Sea of Cortez and the Culiacán Botanical Garden. Bilbao is currently practicing, so much of her work reflects the current needs of the world and specific areas she designs for. Our world is always changing and adapting to the needs of humans and the environment. She creates designs conscious of the needs to save our environment while also creating places for the best human experience possible.

I chose Tatiana Bilbao for my inspiration because I was drawn to her style of architecture and her motifs for how architecture should be used within the world. As I was looking through her website, I noticed that there was a focus on hand drawn renderings and artistic vision boards. I read that she actually banned renderings from her design process. In Bilbao's interview with Dezeen, she mentioned how creating collages helps her to create more exiting buildings. I love this approach and is something I would considering doing in my own designs in the future.

École Maternelle: An expanded installation for Liceo Franco Mexicano elementry school. The concept of this was to create very flexible spaces.

They created a direct connection with the outside environment. It allows the children to have an array of connected spaces to explore and learn. Color, texture and landscape were also incorporated into this expansion to engage the children with nature.

Botanical Garden This is the botanical garden located in Culiacán, a city in northwestern Mexico. According to Tatiana Bilbao's website, this botanical garden has been known for its collection of tropical flora containing over 750 species. Bilbao's ESTUDIO was hired to the project to create a plan that would bring landscape and art together. The intention of the expansion of this garden was to improve the quality of life within the city and offer the citizens a place to learn through art and nature.

Project Categories Education Density Social Landscape Culture Domesticity Affordability

Estoa – UDEM This was a project done at The University of Monterrey. It was created with the university's goal to have a 100% pedestrian campus and to create better experiences for for all who visit. It is a place to make students feel comfortable and welcome. This structure was also designed to connect the beautiful landscape with the heart of the campus.

BUILDING SKETCHES This is Tatiana Bilbao's "Casa Ventura." I was drawn to the geometric forms of this house and the blending of the landscape with the architecture. While the back end of the home is constructed down the side of the mountain, the front entrance takes on a much flatter form. The the recessed entrance adds an element of shelter while still feeling connected to the natural environment. While sketching, I was able to get a strong sense of how to connect geometric forms as well as understand the flow of spaces in a structure at this scale.

Tatiana Bilbao designed this project plan for the Research Center at the Sea of Cortez. The design of this structure amazes me. Once again, Bilbao combines architecture and nature into one beautiful place. This structure takes on somewhat of an oblique approach. The wall planes portraying out offer an element of exploration of what is around the corner.

This was a very interesting design to sketch. I enjoyed replicating the colliding wall planes and understanding the flow of the structure while sketching one of the section plans.

This is Tatiana Bilbao's Ajijic House. This home was produced with geometric forms to create a sense of simplicity. In the floor plan, you can clearly see the separate cubes which offer individual spaces. This home was also designed with large windows to connect the family with the view of the landscape. The openings also serve as a protection from cold winds. Like other works of Tatiana Bilbao, this home has more of a recessed entrance and an oblique approach. I gained a great deal of inspiration while sketching this structure. It was also interesting to see the cubical organization and separation of the spaces while sketching the floor plan.

RESOURCES Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Tatiana Bilbao. Encyclopædia Britannica.

Retrieved April 16, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tatiana-Bilbao Tatiana Bilbao Estudio: About. Tatiana Bilbao Estudio | About. (n.d.). Retrieved April 16, 2022, from https://tatianabilbao.com/about Frearson, A. (2019, December 10). "we banned renders" from the design process says Tatiana Bilbao. Dezeen. Retrieved April 16, 2022, from https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/04/tatiana-bilbao-banned-renderingsarchitecture-interview/ Ouroussoff, N. (2013, May 8). Diamond in the rough. The New York Times. Retrieved April 16, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/t-magazine/architecttatiana-bilbao.html

MODULE FOUR PART TWO AND THREE: DESIGN CONCEPTS AND MUSEUM MODEL

1. CONCEPT SKETCHES Three museum design concepts with floor plans and sketches from multiple views of the building.

2. REFINED FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS Refined floor plan of the chosen design and elevations from each side of the building.

3. FINAL MUSEUM MODEL Final constructed and scaled museum model.

GOAL: To develop three museum design concepts and then refine and construct a scaled architectural model museum .

CONCEPT SKETCHES This design was created with adjacent hexagonal shapes to create a centralized formation. This design features a recessed entrance and frontal approach. The center of the building that holds the main gallery features a 25' ceiling height with the surrounding areas at a steady 14' ceiling height. One will experience this museum as if they are exploring their own bee hive. The outdoor sculpture garden reflects the buildings geometric floor plan. The hexagons create a fascinating pathway and experience around the sculptures. I am intrigued with the interesting ways that hexagons can be connected. They create natural spatial relationships between areas of this museum. I was inspired

by Tatiana Bilbao's use of geometry and connection with nature. I envision this museum in a place with an abundance of botany and honey bees.

This design was created with a U-shaped layout with the addition of the rectangular lobby area. It offers a continuous flow throughout the museum. It also creates spatial relationships between each gallery and has the visitors wondering with every step they take. This concept also creates a functional transition between the interior spaces and exterior garden. The sculpture garden serves as a place of refuge. It features overhead beams to offer interesting reflections of light and provides a feeling of shelter. This design was created with a recessed entrance and frontal approach. The clerestory windows along the top of the whole building offer natural light to seep into the galleries. This design was inspired by Tatiana Bilbao's use of natural elements, environmental friendly tactics and her ideas for human discovery.

This design concept was formed by using interlocking and adjacent cubes/rectangular prisms. This is a highly functional design featuring elements inspired by Tatiana Bilbao. It features a recessed entryway and frontal approach with the fenced in sculpture garden as a guide and experience to the entry. Each section is at a different ceiling height to emphasize each geometric form and to offer variability throughout the experience. This design also includes clerestory windows to offer as much natural lighting as possible. Tatiana Bilbao's work is generally created for functionality and human enjoyment. This design was inspired by those those ideas. The floor plan shows the intended flow of traffic through this museum. One would enter into the lobby and move throughout each gallery then into the sculpture garden and eventually they would exit through an opening to the spot where they began the experience.

FLOOR PLAN & ELEVATIONS

Elevation A

Elevation B

small exhibits: 3,079 sq. ft

2,306 sq. ft.

Elevation C

1,920 sq. ft.

total: 7,304 sq. ft

Elevation D

Floor Plan

These are the refined elevations and floor plan of The Honey Museum of Art. I chose to refine this design because of its unique hexagon features and connection to nature. This design includes a frontal approach and recessed entrance. The ceiling height is 14' and 25' in the main gallery. The hexagons connect adjacently to form a continuous flow and a unique use of space. The 25' ceiling height area also includes clerestory windows on all six sides of the hexagon. Two large picture windows are placed within the seating area of the lobby to allow for natural light. The approximate square footage of the entire museum is 7,304 sq ft and it will be scaled down to 1/8"= 1'-0".

THE HONEY MUSEUM OF ART

Welcome to The Honey Museum of Art. Visitors will experience this museum as if they are exploring their own honeycomb. The Honey Museum of Art is intended to be built in a vibrant, botanical environment, home to many honey bees. The greenery surrounding the museum offers an integration into nature.

This museum was constructed with geometric hexagon planes. The hexagonal formation allows for natural adjacent spatial relationships between separate galleries of the museum. The interior features an open seating area in the lobby with large picture windows for visitors to connect with the outdoor landscape. The main gallery features a 25' ceiling with clerestory windows to allow for natural light to settle in. As the visitors move to the back of the museum, they are greeted with an outdoor sculpture garden. The garden consists of an overhead pavilion and three large sculptures placed on top of the adjacent hexagons.

The Honey Museum of Art was inspired by the work of architect, Tatiana Bilbao. She uses geometric forms and connects them with the natural surroundings and also aims to create spaces for human use and enjoyment. The design of The Honey Museum of Art uses the perplexing geometric qualities of bees and their honeycombs. It invites visitors to become one with the space and offers the opportunity for exploration of a geometric phenomenon within our natural environment.

MODULE FOUR ANALYSIS Module Four combined each of the elements and concepts covered in the previous modules.

While this module was originally daunting, it provided opportunities for learning and adapting to challenges. I began by conducting research on the architect, Tatiana Bilbao. I was intrigued with her work as well as her design development process. After sketching three of her buildings, I was able to gain inspiration to create my own designs for my museum. I aimed to create a building with geometric shapes with a connection to nature, similar to Bilbao. After finalizing my plans, I began the construction process. I decided to use the laser cutter to cut out each piece of the museum. It was a challenge to fit each piece together perfectly, but I carefully taped and glued each piece in the best possible way and then painted the base to create a sleek finish. I added green foliage around the roof to incorporate natural elements within the design as well as secure the roof onto the base of the museum. I also included small pieces of my own art throughout each gallery. I finalized the museum by adding landscaping around the front and back areas of the museum. While this module was the most challenging, it was also the most rewarding to see the project as a whole come together. I was able to learn how to create a design concept, gain knowledge of architectural methods and apply them, as well as uniquely express my own styles as a designer.