model pictures (project one)

this is where we decided to make the section in that we wanted to show how the building looked into the gardens and across the houses.

the trees are represented by stumps

top view of the model

looking from the front of the building

the other side of the section

parti & poche

circulation
outlines the space of the site where a person can enter.

program
i highlighted how i w the courtyards were the main forms of 'activity' for the residents/visitors, and the fact that the site is very open.

enclosure
i wanted to show how the buildings were the 'enclosed' areas as compared to the courtyards.

structure

geometry
shows the simple geometry that bawa used, and i believe that through this simple geometry, he wanted the structure to play a less significant role to the environment. he wanted to make the environment/courtyards the main feature.

poche
here, i wanted to highlight the fact the environment was the true feature of bawa's design of his villa.

our villa

we were assigned to do "the house for dr barthomomeusz" designed by geoffry bawa

the villa has a great focus on the environment surrounding it. bawa creates spaces throughout the villa to create an illusion that the garden is separate to the structure even though it is bounded by the thick exterior walls. the placement of the pool within the middle of the villa and the perservation of trees also shows proof of the sense bawa aimed for the environment to be the focus of his architecture. the use of simple geometries for the building also shows proof for this. all in all, i believe the environment was the focal point of bawa's design of his piece.