Week 3:Reconfiguration
This week we struggled a bit in the final schematic design. We have been trying to keep on top of blocking the spaces out, however we have had difficulties in finalizing a plan that represents our concept of ‘reconnection’. Today we received a lot of feedback about this problem. Some of the suggestions were:
-Refocusing on the strength of the geometry in our building. Build way-finding around that.
- Open up the central atrium area into flexible seating nodes and integrate it with the multi-purpose room. This gives the space more functionality.
- Experiment with asymmetrical form since the gym area has to be significantly bigger than what it is now.
-Centralize our dressing rooms between the court area and pool area.
- With the overall composition of the building experiment with hierarchy of size and height
- Consolidate areas such as bathrooms and elevators.
-Flip the classroom and art areas. Our art, library, and restaurant area is a social area for congregating so it should be closer to the front of the building.
We plan on implementing some of these ideas during design development, especially where the central atrium is concerned since this is the focal point of our design.
This week our goals are to finalize the floorplan, develop vertical massing for the interiors, and experiment with materials anf finishes as extensions of our design concept.
Inspiration images for finishes
Model of structure composition
Sketches
Form Development
Plaza Court Pin-Up
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