ITERATION THREE

Here you can see a main entrance situated on the right hand side of the iteration, complimented with a step that promotes an inviting sense. The entrance then separates into different sections of the iteration, essentially dividing it. There is a smaller sub section and a main open space. The smaller could be preserved as kitchen or dining area where is most cases are smaller than a lounge or entrance hall. This is where the larger space was designed, to replicate a larger lounge, entrance hall or corridor etc. as a lounge is commonly a place a person would spend most of their time, its important it fits the needs both functionally, and aesthetically. You can see a large opening at the front of the iteration that was designed to interpret a window to allow light to be projected through the iteration. There is a smaller window type feature within the wall of the smaller room for the same affect.

The internal wall system is being held up with shear force connected by the upper modules in order to create a roof. The walls also create a segment of load bearing walls, however the surface area of which force is acting would cause large amounts of stress as strain and could cause the upper module to elongate if it wasn’t for the enclosed box section on the right hand side. The box section having a large area of acting force is connected to wall structure with the small surface area. The modules connecting them is also supported by the box section of which distributes the payload and allows for less force to be acting on one small specific areas. This avoids stress and strain of which would lead to structural damage and elongation.

Going back to the light aspect, I intentionally created possible light path ways throughout. For example implementing windows and entrances. If I had to criticise my own work I would point to the fact that there isn’t much in terms of support for example there aren’t any beams or columns

In both of these images I wanted to demonstrate m the concept of grids and frames. Shown on the image below I created a roof that is gridded. This allows light into the iteration and could be preserved as a sky light aesthetic. I debated to instead create a vault design however I avoided manipulating the kit of parts so It fits the criteria of using what I have. I actually composed the roof grid early on as I wasn’t sure if I wanted to build more on ground level or upwards, the grid allowed me to choose any option as it is a supported method to build on. I then decided to build exclusively on ground level.

This is very flat structure in comparison to other iterations. The bungalow esk design highlights structural integrity with strong assets. The front as shown, shows a well thought out weight distribution technique in making the force acting upon the modules spread out to reduce the amount of stress acting upon the modules. I used layered method in order to let each module rest in synergy to reduce strain. The shear force acting upon the side faces due to the ceiling pieces are also reinforced with layered walls to create a thick load bearing wall. I also tried to use the kit of parts in a way where the module faces will be roughly the same height so bending force wont be present as I don’t want to the modules be under too much stress subsequently wrecking the integral structure.

As you can see I demonstrated that light is able to travel from one side to another due to the large window like design as wells as the smaller window like designs. To criticise the iteration I could have possible extended the width by avoiding such a large overlapping in pieces. The internal structure shows a wall with a door way. This wall is an example of compression force due to the wall being compressed by the force in the top roof/beam and the floor. The large surface area means that equilibrium achieved in a simplified way.

The roof is structurally the strongest asset on the design. The layered effect created a bonded strength where the force acting on each roof module will be lessened. However due to the number of stacked modules on the roof, this created a heavy section of which the side faces will have to bear. This is why each load bearing wall at the front, back left and left side are reinforced with other modules such as an extra layer, beams and columns and internal walls. This will reduce the force being applied on singular module and instead increase the surface area where force is applied so each module bears less force and weight.

Intentionally I separated the design into two types of functionality and aesthetic. An indoor house like section and an open top patio, conservatory section. This again is to increase daylighting and the effect of open space.

The roof that resembles a trellis effect has many functions. The openings act as a spotlight, transmitting light into the house. The openings also give a view of above creating that dep connection with nature. Something that is lacking in this day and age.

With this iteration, I wanted to incorporate a level of what could be considered an affluent home, meaning that I based this iteration on a style that can be found in places such as L.A or Australia, where the large simplistic internals contrast with the complex external aesthetic, with little to no function, this style of home consists of a large amount of open plan of which I explained in the previous iterations has a level of importance, as it allows light to fill the home. It offers an illusion that can be mistaken for having more entrances than it has. Iteration 3 is composed of 2 section, an open topped and an enclosed section. I wanted to create a relatively unsymmetrical iteration. This is a pattern I noticed where modern architecture tends to avoid a symmetry-based concept in the modern era for example the Burj Khalifa or Burj Al Arab, however ancient architecture mostly all have symmetry-based designs for example, the coliseum in Rome and the Mohammed mosque in Morocco and the Taj mahal in India.

As this iteration is my final iteration, I wanted to combine the best of the previous iterations, so I incorporated the symmetrical values of the first iteration whilst also including the narrative of trying to use the kit of parts wisely in order to extend the landscape rather than using the pieces to build upwards. Oddly enough I took inspiration also from a basic design of animal enclosures. I assume you're wondering why, its because the concept of an animal's enclosure is to include two primary bases, open spaces and closed spaces. Take a rabbit's hutch as an example, the rabbit will have a small box to sleep in however will have an open section also that has a large entrance at the front. There are several entrances and openings within the iteration that can be followed from one end to the other. This iteration has multiple intentions as depending on a person's thought process, they could subjectively view the sections differently for example I intended to make the right-hand side an open plan inside section that can be seen to have an open roof, intended to be covered with glass to replicate a window, however when my friend saw this design, they interpreted it as a courtyard/ garden design. To reiterate that the lack of closed walls, I wanted to research deeper of on why this can have various benefits other than the effect it must light and open spaces which is linked to mental health of which I stated previously. Another benefit is that it shortens labour time and expenses.

I wanted to make an iteration that has more structural integrity and a better sense of gravity than the previous iterations.

Elevations

Using sketches, I made a representation of the kit of parts plan. Scaled 1:1 to the original model. The plan shows the the foot area o the iteration. The use of sketches allows for infinite possibilities of innovative designs.