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Precedent Studies.
‘Embracingtheoldandthenew’
‘Nine Dragon’ Housing Complex, YKH_LAB.
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Located in Korea, the residential complex embraces the use of multiple courtyards and a linear row housing typology. The facade design focuses on a ‘scale effect’ by offsetting the balconies which creates a dynamic and fluid design.
Chantry Hall, Miles & Barr.
The Chantry Hall Apartments are situated in Canterbury within the Dane John Gardens. The two bedroom apartments have a Georgian architectural style and feature a white stucco exterior. The homes are enclosed by the green landscape of the gardens which plays a key part in making the home feel fresh and natural.
The White House, Charles Evelyn Simmons.
Built in 1935 and situated in Hendon, England, The White House is an embodiment of the art deco style that became popular during the 1920s/30s. Its brick material has been rendered white giving a concrete-like effect, in addition to its linear form with smoothed edges giving a fluid appearence. The series of step backs along the front facade help to create a dynamic and stepped profile.
De La Warr Pavillion, Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff.
Located in Sussex, England, the De La Warr Pavillion embraces features of mid-century European architecture, being constructed in 1935. The use of a concrete and welded steel-framed construction embodies the sense of a strong and sturdy building with it being used for the military during World War II. The large use of glazing and its white exterior creates a sleek and modern design alongside the curved wall facade. The cantilevered balconies allow an integration of indoor/outdoor spaces.
Gravitational Ripples, Lea Porsager.
Located in Stockholm, Sweden, GravitationalRipples draws in on the theory of gravitational waves. Being a memorial piece for the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the earthwork has a strong sense of time and will forever change and grow with the seasons. The double spiral design draws to a central point, with a network of walkways being intergrated into the landscape allowing the public to follow their own path.
The artist hoped that her design would become a meditative space which is seemingly apparent by the earthwork’s calming nature.With life being forever changed after the pandemic, the way we interact with open spaces has become equally as important as its indoor counterparts.
