PROJECT 2: Final Narrative and Model Analysis

Narrative:

A serene, relaxing sanctuary for a housewife to engross herself in after a hard day's work - with the provision of mental and metaphysical stimulation, through reading and swimming/bathing.


The model has been designed to address the following:

- The client's gender: the curved wall symbolises femininity and grace, in contrast to the angularity of the rest of the space.

- Activities: reading and bathing/swimming.

- Reading: emphasised by the in-built shelves along the curved wall and the descending steps in the pool which are large enough for one to sit on (these steps are the reading area and run along the exterior edge of the pool).

- Swimming/bathing: emphasised by the pool which takes up the majority of the space, the in-built shelves (which some of them hold books as well)to hold some beauty products etc and the change room defined by a set of white concrete and glazed walls (this can be seen in the Sketchup image showing the building as a plan + functions/program).

- Choice of activities: the intention was to create a space in order for the housewife to relax and NOT to create a space that highlighted her usual activities. Reading and swimming are both appropriate activities to help one relax. Mentally and physically, these are intended to restore her energy levels to normal.

- Walls are arranged to allow for maximum circulation, the entire space is therefore not wasted.

- The glass floor almost acts as a bridge (a link from the interior to the exterior - this mirrors the woman in the painting too as she acts as a link connecting the interior and exterior space together). The glass floor creates a different ambience and atmosphere as she walks from the interior to the exterior. This reflects her activities - it is surreal, a new and different experience altogether is undertaken.

PROJECT 2: Drawings of Final Model

PROJECT 2: Images of Final Model

PROJECT 2: Progress of Model

The base showing: the pool and the steps for the reading area














North façade:

Windows' shape mirrors the balance between curvilinear forms (woman, water jug, etc) and linear/angular forms (window, table, etc) as depicted in the painting














North façade:

Viewed from the "inside" of the space, it shows the glass walkway/floor leading to the exterior of the space














Glass walkway/floor: this is set above the pool so as to create a surreal feeling - it is quite daunting and is a whole different experience as to walking on tiles, grass or concrete. This surrealism is meant to metaphysically connect with her reading. This also symbolises the link that has been established between the client and her main activities (similarly exhibited in the painting).







































Curved wall: in-built shelves for her books and beauty products, these are set in a rhythmic pattern to create dynamism in reflection of the woman's personality and character (she's dynamic because she is a housewife, her job requires her to be kinetic not static). This perhaps might mean for her to remain static in this particular space, yet this dynamism is meant to reflect her being mentally stimulated.


















































































































The glazed roof: the curved bars mimic the curved wall

PROJECT 2: Final Design for Model

Overall design of space











Plan with Roof











Plan (without roof) - showing the functions (program) of the space











North Elevation











East Elevation - Entrance











South Elevation











West Elevation

PROJECT 2: Images of Sketch Model

PROJECT 2: Draft 2 Images

Changes:

- The addition of walls to create the storage room and change room.

- The glass floor has been extended to the outside of the building to create the new reading area.

- An in-built table is near the reading area.

- A more distinct and obvious entrance has been added with the back wall present.

- The curved wall doesn't have its initial large opening.



These changes have been made in response to the feedback given, and to address some of the issues that were raised, such as:

- Proper entrance

- Too much light coming in, no sense of where light needed to enter from, etc.

- Better use of enclosure/walls to create useful spaces regarding the activities (i.e.: reading and swimming).

PROJECT 2: Working Narrative

A quiet, relaxing space for a housewife to engross herself in after a hard day's work