Lecture notes - structure

1. Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris (corb) stole our hotel bath idea.  

2. our cantilever is totally doable.  

2. design formulated based on structure

Tweaked model

This is a modified version of what was presented at midterm.  This new model expands into 2 to 3 stories, and widens to up to 60 feet to fit program.  

Midterm Review

pushing the project forward.

- modulate thickness of strips according to program

- rearrange program

- increase room count (2 - 3 stories / denser rooms)

- some sense of structural integrity 

- designing site

- designing bath

- rethink program (shift from gym to spa, to work with bathhouse)

then again, some of the suggestions were thrown out when my professor and reviewers were drinking

Massing model

    

new strategy?

a modification of our original layout so that there are more dramatic shifts in spaces and experience.  it also incorporates the idea of using a different language that emulates the site to house more permanent fixtures such as the monastery and baths.  

test models

these are test models for alternatives to 3d printing.  we wanted to first try steaming basswood to make our 1/32nd model, but the slope and curvature of our building was too gradual to control using this method.  the second study used museum board and was slit in transition points to make the curves.  this was somewhat more successful but i'm still wondering how do we should create the wall surfaces.  going to try out hand cutting vinyl first, then 1 ply museum board.  

Vivian Lee - ramps ramps ramps

Idea of universal Design - design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible.

The process of embedding choice for all people in the things we design.

• Choice involves flexibility, and multiple alternative means of use and/or interface.


• People includes the full range of people regardless of age, ability, sex, economic status, etc.


• Things include spaces, products, information systems and any other things that humans manipulate or create.

Carpenter Center

by Le Corbusier

Student Centre NY
by Bernad Tschumi Architects

Villa Bordeaux

by Rem Koolhaas