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

10.12 Desk Crit

newly proposed strategies

Schematic Design

Over the weekend, we as Team Asia began reassessing our early massing models and picking out aspects we thought had the most potential.

SITE: edge of the peninsula as a strategic placement to redefine the edge condition, capitalize on natural daylight, and as a strategy to create access to the water.  

LAYOUT: modified courtyard, taking in consideration the monastery and eco resort is a place of reflection, courtyard layouts can be used to create communities within communities while allowing more rooms to have views out into the quarry in less edge real estate.  

EXPERIENCE: linear movement through connected courtyards to create a dynamic procession onto the waterfront.  using a single loaded corridor that weaves between courtyards and the "natural landscape" to achieve this experience.  

    

Lecture 7 (Jen Maigret)

Jen's lecture on sustainability was centered around utilizing site and sustainability as design opportunities.  It makes me question about our own site in the quarry, and what opportunities have.  The site itself is limestone and bedrock, is there a reason here to slow or excavate to include systems to slow water flow?  I'm thinking that the primary opportunity is the building itself, within it's roof planes, walkways, sections that are already being excavated or built for the building itself rather that digging for planting alone.  

Market Research

Market analysis of our studio site, Kelleys island indicated limitations due to the seasonality and limited access to the island in the winter months except by air.  So the idea behind program is to open up access to the monastary during the winter months for use as an religious retreat.

Another issue was deciding square footage of the site.  Looking at RS means there appears to be a sweet spot for construction methods between 3 - 4 stories for the most reasonable cost per square foot, primarily due to the cost of cooling equipment and the need to elevators.  So we've decided that there would be a target square footage of 20,000 square feet per floor, adding up to 60,000 - 80,000 square feet in total.  

Hansaviertel Apartments (Case Study)

The Hansaviertel Apartments, located in Berlin, Germany was Aalto's first housing project, and arguably his most successful.  Constructed as part of the Berlin International Building Exhibition in 1957 on a bomb damaged site along with other projects buy notable architects such as Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe.   

The building was sited in a park like setting with varying types from single story to housing blocks.  The layout was innovative, where Aalto rotated 10 housing units per floor around two central stairs and elevators into two separate yet linked housing blocks.  The plans were based on courtyard houses with multipurpose living and circulation space in the center.  Balconies were also incorporated as a way of extending the living space to the outside, providing access from the main bedroom and dining rooms of each unit.