design ideas & link to the model

there are three windows in the painting: the actual window, the map, and the man (as he is giving insight to the girl and telling her of his edited version of the world)

the painting shows a private conversation and represents how us as the viewer is not invited. hence the model is only one room which creates a place for a private conversation.

the idea of two worlds meeting together of the two contrasting characters:
imprisoned + distorted view of the world (girl)
experienced, pioneering and clear views of the world (father)

the man provides an 'edited' view of the world. you can learn of the world, but never truly feel it until you experience it yourself.

different people have different interpretations of the world, however the world continues to stay consistent and the same.


the kitchen bench represents the household chores of the girl and creates the internal environment which symbolizes her life as her father travelled.

the kitchen area becomes a meeting place once the father arrives, the use of the movable window initiates the meeting area.

the movable window also suggests that the father controls what the girl views as the world and through his 'edited' version is all the girl can know.

the windows are frosted to symbolise a blurred view of the world and not being able to understand it completely and clearly. she is trapped in her own imprisoned world.

the purpose of not having any any doors is to show that the girl i imprisoned in her own world.


the site materials create a contrast to the structure to show the topography is also a key factor in the design. linking back to bawa's 'house for dr bartholomeuz' the environment is the key feature in the design.

the use of simple geometry in this structure also links to bawa's design as i also wanted the topography to be a main feature in the design as well.

the paths on the site represent how in the world there are many opportunities in anything and how through these opportunities, come experience. it also shows a sense of freedom as there are many paths leading to anywhere and providing a sense of choice.