This is my model.
I got my ideas from a boat and a teepee. A boat because of the site it will be placed in and a teepee because it is demountable and easy to move to another place.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Alies Model
This is my model. I got my ideas from a boat and a teepee. A boat because of the site it will be placed in and a teepee because it is demountable and easy to move to another place.
Alies finished products
These are my finished posters. They are in the wrong order, pretend that we read right to left....
Alies Thoughts
This is a view from our chosen site.
This photo shows the prospect and
the refuge that i took into account
when designing my minima and
choosing the spot to place it.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Nick's Developing Ideas
Here are some of my (Nick) sketches for the Minima project.
This is a section showing the basic structural form of my minima. I will need to explore the types of materials I'll need to use for the coverings. I'll also have to explore how much headroom I have to play with and place activities such as sleeping in locations where there is minimal headroom.
This is another section taken in the other direction. Initially (as drawn here) I assumed the timber posts could be driven into the ground, however, an easier and more appropriate option would be to use special fixing 'feet' to act like above ground footings that the posts can then be fixed to.
As I was made aware of in the last review, I will also need to do some research on how sustainable the materials I use can be. I had to re-think my explaination of the minima from sustainable to recylable due to my use of some synthetic weather-proof materials.
This is a section showing the basic structural form of my minima. I will need to explore the types of materials I'll need to use for the coverings. I'll also have to explore how much headroom I have to play with and place activities such as sleeping in locations where there is minimal headroom.
This is another section taken in the other direction. Initially (as drawn here) I assumed the timber posts could be driven into the ground, however, an easier and more appropriate option would be to use special fixing 'feet' to act like above ground footings that the posts can then be fixed to.
As I was made aware of in the last review, I will also need to do some research on how sustainable the materials I use can be. I had to re-think my explaination of the minima from sustainable to recylable due to my use of some synthetic weather-proof materials.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
MINIMA: The Chosen Site
This is the chosen site, which is overlooking the bay. The challenges are that there are two huge palm trees and a steep slope on the site. Here are some pictures of the site.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
DEVELOPING IDEAS
This week our task was really to refine our 3 ideas, not just a concept but more of 3 final idea, drawn to scale to see
proportion, circulation, and how we would move fit within the minima, through sectioning.
RESEARCH:
Through researching more about minimal structures I came across an architect called Gabriel Poole who specfically designs tent like structures with few materials,lightweight structures with a compact floor plan.
REFINING IDEAS:
Getting your head round the idea of minimal, plus the design has to be relocatable was quite a task. So my designs are a development of a caravan or tent like structures with pull down tables, storage within objects for example storage under the bed.
MATERIALS:
Materils for the minima needed to be light weight so I decided on sheet plastic for the windows and plywood for the roof and walls which isn't that lightweight but once it's divided up into panels it shouldn't be a problem.
MINIMA-DEVELOPING
Week 1:
Site-
Firstly this week our site was chosen because we felt as though it was challenging as well as really great view of the bay from where we are situated, right on the water. There is existing shelter with the palm trees which is a really good pint to the location as it is quite windy area, so at least there is some form of wind break.
Week 2:
This week we had to produce the initial ideas for the minima concept through basic forms, basically just an overall look of what the minima could look like. To start the minima project I looked for inspiration architects, one which is detailed below and being on site sketching was also really helpful, inspiring in itself.
Inspiration:
Gabriel Poole was a really great inspiration because he uses lightweight construction materials which is really ideal for the minima concept as it has to be demountable and re-locatable.
Week 3 and 4:
These weeks I developed the initial ideas more into numerous floorr plans, elevations and sections. Starting off with a basic from was really good because then we could manipulate the form to fit the 'minimal' areas of a sleeping space, study or work space, cooking and eating and finally a shower and toilet. The sections helped better understand how I would be able to fit within the design in terms of space for circulation and roof height, what was the bare minimum. I explored the role of minimal space through numerous floor plans, some small but not an efficient design and some aspects of a floor plan would work and not others.
These are my initial ideas for the 'minima' project. Starting out with just the exterior shapes and how it would fit on out site and also what could fit on the site, and the challenges the site presents. With my initial ideas I explored how the different areas would fit together and possible sizes. I also explored the idea of demountable and the materials that could possibly be used for the design. A few ideas I had for the minima to be demountable is to have light weight materials, and for the minima to be divided up into different panels.
Demountable:
The minima to be divided into sections, smaller panels for example 500mm. Coming up with ideas for how all the pieces were to be connected was quite a challenge.
*Idea 1:
A steel railing system e.g. like a computer desk sliding system. This idea would work by having a steel railing on the top and the bottom of the wall panels which would then slide into steel railing on the floor and roof panels.
*Idea 2:
Collapsible wall panels like a laundry hamper, the sides collapse down to a compact profile, very easy to carry depending on the material used.
*Idea 3:
The wall panels to have an interlocking system like a timber floating floor. The wall panels would lock into each other.
Site-
Firstly this week our site was chosen because we felt as though it was challenging as well as really great view of the bay from where we are situated, right on the water. There is existing shelter with the palm trees which is a really good pint to the location as it is quite windy area, so at least there is some form of wind break.
Week 2:
This week we had to produce the initial ideas for the minima concept through basic forms, basically just an overall look of what the minima could look like. To start the minima project I looked for inspiration architects, one which is detailed below and being on site sketching was also really helpful, inspiring in itself.
Inspiration:
Gabriel Poole was a really great inspiration because he uses lightweight construction materials which is really ideal for the minima concept as it has to be demountable and re-locatable.
Week 3 and 4:
These weeks I developed the initial ideas more into numerous floorr plans, elevations and sections. Starting off with a basic from was really good because then we could manipulate the form to fit the 'minimal' areas of a sleeping space, study or work space, cooking and eating and finally a shower and toilet. The sections helped better understand how I would be able to fit within the design in terms of space for circulation and roof height, what was the bare minimum. I explored the role of minimal space through numerous floor plans, some small but not an efficient design and some aspects of a floor plan would work and not others.
These are my initial ideas for the 'minima' project. Starting out with just the exterior shapes and how it would fit on out site and also what could fit on the site, and the challenges the site presents. With my initial ideas I explored how the different areas would fit together and possible sizes. I also explored the idea of demountable and the materials that could possibly be used for the design. A few ideas I had for the minima to be demountable is to have light weight materials, and for the minima to be divided up into different panels.
Demountable:
The minima to be divided into sections, smaller panels for example 500mm. Coming up with ideas for how all the pieces were to be connected was quite a challenge.
*Idea 1:
A steel railing system e.g. like a computer desk sliding system. This idea would work by having a steel railing on the top and the bottom of the wall panels which would then slide into steel railing on the floor and roof panels.
*Idea 2:
Collapsible wall panels like a laundry hamper, the sides collapse down to a compact profile, very easy to carry depending on the material used.
*Idea 3:
The wall panels to have an interlocking system like a timber floating floor. The wall panels would lock into each other.
Minimal. by Amy.
These are my posters for project Minimal. All concepts are based on the proportions of the body and the minimal reach of the limbs.
The first concept, for example, has a curved roof following the movement of the body from a laying position to a sitting position.
The second concept is a series of screens placed hap hazardly to enclose the occupant. These screens allow privacy without total enclosure.
The third concept is essentially a box, with bricks placed at different angles on the end section. This allows for openness, while retaining some degree of privacy.
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