Week 2
After meeting with the faculty and visitors on March 29th, we gathered useful information and ideas to adapt to our building concept. We struggled this week with the idea of designing the interiors and working our way out. We began the week developing different floor plans that utilized the information gathered at the previous review. As the week progressed, we focused our attention on three separate configurations. These each developed into unique massings, which could accommodate different design solutions. From these plans we developed several massing models in order to visualize the exterior challenges that faced our site.
After further development on the interior block diagrams and exterior massings, we began research on possible interior furnishings, ceiling elements, and exterior finishes. The furniture mainly comes from the Carolina brand that focuses on soft, clean lines that work in healthcare facilities but are comfortable and visually appealing. The ceiling elements focus mainly on WoodElements from Armstrong. Our goal is to mesh the interior with the exterior through common elements such as wood louvers and wooden ceiling elements. When researching exterior finishes we had to keep in mind the goal of this project is to use masonry and wood for the structure. For materials we researched two different louver types, used for windows and overhangs. During the exterior materials research we examined the contrast between wood and masonry for color, aesthetics, and tactility. The exterior materials research also explored the various volumetric possibilities that can be achieved by masonry.
Goals for the week:
1. More concrete floor plan
2. Further integrate interior and exterior elements
3. More structured massing, ideas,
4. Develop exterior seating areas, landscaping, and parking
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