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.