Sunday, May 10, 2009
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.
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.
painting & narrative
Jan Vermeer. Soldier and a Laughing Girl. c.1658.
narrative: the key to knowledge is experiencing the world
father leaves his family to explore the world and go to war, while the girl is left at home to take care of her ill mother. the girl couldnt leave the home and is pretty much imprisoned. the father returns and shares his past experiences to the girl in a private conversation.
narrative: the key to knowledge is experiencing the world
father leaves his family to explore the world and go to war, while the girl is left at home to take care of her ill mother. the girl couldnt leave the home and is pretty much imprisoned. the father returns and shares his past experiences to the girl in a private conversation.
Monday, April 6, 2009
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.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
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.
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.
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