Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Threshold Project: A very late post.
Threshold design was based on inspiration from the reading, where the project sought to interpret a new level of communication, that was achieved during carnival where all hierachy was dismissed. The definition of a "threshold" is translated into a kinetic source of architecture which moves to mold the space that occupies both the interior and exterior of the studios and courtyard respectively. The threshold is designed to replace the studio walls, modeling into whatever shape is desired for functionality. Passageways between studio and courtyard integrate subtly into the new facade of the building, a sense of connection established at certain instants before being swallowed back into the mainstream wall, reflecting the temporary nature of the carnival. A flowing facade, variable to change in form, structure and functionality seeks to exemplify the carnival character in the form a threshold.
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The way that your modelwas very good, it showed what the actual mechanism might look like if applied in reality; though i think i would be more helpful if you had done a part of the site (model) to go with it as well. As it would be make if more easier to understand.
ReplyDeleteYour idea of having a threshold that moulds in to certain objects such as table and chairs or people's use and convenience is quite interesting. As i think that not only would it change teh appearence of the building it would also change the usage of the building as well.
Also prehaps you could include information on to your A3 sheets to help people understand your concepy more.
overall I think that your idea has achieved the idea of a threshold with the supporting ideas of the carnival behind it.
From your overall presentation, it was very difficult to imagine the 'moveable' wall in terms of an appropriate scale. The drawings do not do justice to your idea in many ways; they seem quite rushed. I think you should pay attention to three aspects:
ReplyDelete1. the scale. Bring the level of your wall to the viewer's eyes so that the essence and experience associated with the wall can be better appreciated.
2. diagrams may be appropriate in explaining how your design works. The drawings are abit static because they do not suggest anything really 'moving' and rather more like a wrapped wall.
3. Consider the site, where it is located and how this will work with the context.
Other than that, the idea seems solid, well justified and distinct in approach.