PARASITIC MODERNISM

Modernism Invasion

Studio 1 Sarah Jozefiak

June 2019 Date

Location

Howden Street, Carrington, Newcastle

Designs are always initiated by an existing precedence, concept designs derived from nothing are either dangerous or stupid. Hence the concept of parasitic modernism, where the parametric structures made with materials from this eras trend engulfs the old building in attempt to erase any remanence of the old building.

Recently owned by a rockstar, the old mechanic garage is to be turned into a recording studio and a loft for the rockstar crew to work while having the comfort of their homes. In addition the studio need a public space to display their work and achievments to friends, fans and families but is able to separate it from the studio and the loft.

The concept is to create 3 different sections to fullfill the clients request, with the studio being in the front section, public display area in the middle and the loft being at the back section. Roof will have different openings to create a bigger space for the middle and back section which enhances the display room creating a more dramatic effect on the achievements.

Birdseye view of the site slowly reachng to the old building and the shadows casting onto the rooms beneath.

Floor plan shows the relation between the public and private section of the studi. Studio is enclosed to only authorised people are allow in whereas the mid section is open up to the public to display their awards and achievements

View of the kitchen and the living room being exposed to natrual light at different angles at different times of the day

The view from the back provides a different design to the neighbourhood. From the main streets visitors are drawn by the intriguing shape of the facade.

Rooms are arranged in an ascending order giving the rockstars a different view to the backyard.

Each corridor before entering the room acts as a balcony for a different view.

Loft spaces are lit up by sunlight penetrating through the frosted glass ceilingcreating a delicate soft light setting environment. Natural light is used as a building material which paints the loft. Depending on the condition of the weather and day the light changes the atmosphere.