This project is taking "shape"! I am glad that the first initial models have been tidied up and a less cluttered project is emerging.
Following on from Nadya's previous comment I still feel that the ground floor level needs further permeability. I think it would improve if you would cut out further space from the existing massing at this level to allow further public integration; perhaps another tunnel or a central minipiazza etc? Also this central void space needs perhaps more height (only one storey high seems very low for external public space). You might wish to take extra height from the upper level or alternatively you could sink the ground level in some areas. Have you though of a lower ground level were perhaps the public space is enclosed whilst still being open?
I think the ground floor level needs to disintegrate a bit further as it still feels quite chunky and consider you can also go down one level.
I also agree with Nadya that your concept deserves no external columns exposed. When I see the stand alone column in this sort of projects I think it’s a pitty. It feels as if they couldn’t make it work without the column; the engineer demanded a column and the architect decided to make a feature of it and pretend it was intentional!
I’m very glad that as the project advances is gaining in clarity, but I personally think some shapes can be simplified a bit perhaps. In design process there are always a few steps forward and one step back. Now is time to re-polish the shape of your building to see if you have gone too far or not. In example, is your project about horizontal blocks or diagonal ones or the interaction of both, or skewed horizontal blocks? The fourth floor block has an unusual shape that feels different than the rest. Does it need to be that different? If the answer is yes, can it be more different? The current shape feels neither one thing nor the other.
If you want to emphasize specific areas can it be done with a similar block shape than the rest but a different material, or are you going to have all different shapes but only one material throughout the whole project to give it unity?
You need to understand the building as its use; perhaps meditational spaces require calmer shapes? Perhaps the building is like our bodies were all parts are covered by one skin?
All in all I throw all these questions to generate thoughts. Hope they are helpful.
So far it is going very well. I feel you are very close to get a fantastic project and this is the time to nail it.
Further to my previous comment have you considered how the building will be approached, i.e. do you need a car parking, bicycles etc? Also litter collection, services plant, stores, deliveries etc.
Again, perhaps a basement level would help you with all these "ugly" things.
I strongly advice you draw the plans always within the context site (as you have done with the model), so you'll be constantly aware of site constraints i.e car/pedestrian traffic, scale of your building etc.
Your on-line reviewers are right on. This is a great first draft. The section is the most critical diagram. This your chance to take it to the next level and explore positive and negative spaces.
Hi Ori Great ideas and a very impressive work process. Now its time for you to start exploring some spatial in your building. Go and give a look to this project, have similarities to yours Xixi Wetland Art Village by wang weijen
Hello Ori. Nice job. Great draft. First time I saw it reminded me of a TV show named "Space 1999". Reminded me the spaceships actually . Dont really know why, but it can't be bad because I loved that show. Great show for the time. The sections reminded me of some container buildings that many architects are exploring for a while now. Good stuff. That mass, with effort and a lot of work could become a great building for sure. I look forward for the next developments. Keep up the good work. ES
Hi Ori:
ReplyDeleteThis project is taking "shape"! I am glad that the first initial models have been tidied up and a less cluttered project is emerging.
Following on from Nadya's previous comment I still feel that the ground floor level needs further permeability. I think it would improve if you would cut out further space from the existing massing at this level to allow further public integration; perhaps another tunnel or a central minipiazza etc? Also this central void space needs perhaps more height (only one storey high seems very low for external public space). You might wish to take extra height from the upper level or alternatively you could sink the ground level in some areas. Have you though of a lower ground level were perhaps the public space is enclosed whilst still being open?
I think the ground floor level needs to disintegrate a bit further as it still feels quite chunky and consider you can also go down one level.
I also agree with Nadya that your concept deserves no external columns exposed. When I see the stand alone column in this sort of projects I think it’s a pitty. It feels as if they couldn’t make it work without the column; the engineer demanded a column and the architect decided to make a feature of it and pretend it was intentional!
I’m very glad that as the project advances is gaining in clarity, but I personally think some shapes can be simplified a bit perhaps. In design process there are always a few steps forward and one step back. Now is time to re-polish the shape of your building to see if you have gone too far or not. In example, is your project about horizontal blocks or diagonal ones or the interaction of both, or skewed horizontal blocks? The fourth floor block has an unusual shape that feels different than the rest. Does it need to be that different? If the answer is yes, can it be more different? The current shape feels neither one thing nor the other.
If you want to emphasize specific areas can it be done with a similar block shape than the rest but a different material, or are you going to have all different shapes but only one material throughout the whole project to give it unity?
You need to understand the building as its use; perhaps meditational spaces require calmer shapes? Perhaps the building is like our bodies were all parts are covered by one skin?
All in all I throw all these questions to generate thoughts. Hope they are helpful.
So far it is going very well. I feel you are very close to get a fantastic project and this is the time to nail it.
Well done. Keep going this way.
Kind regards,
Hi Ori,
ReplyDeleteFurther to my previous comment have you considered how the building will be approached, i.e. do you need a car parking, bicycles etc? Also litter collection, services plant, stores, deliveries etc.
Again, perhaps a basement level would help you with all these "ugly" things.
I strongly advice you draw the plans always within the context site (as you have done with the model), so you'll be constantly aware of site constraints i.e car/pedestrian traffic, scale of your building etc.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Daveed
Your on-line reviewers are right on. This is a great first draft. The section is the most critical diagram. This your chance to take it to the next level and explore positive and negative spaces.
ReplyDeleteHi Ori
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas and a very impressive work process. Now its time for you to start exploring some spatial in your building.
Go and give a look to this project, have similarities to yours
Xixi Wetland Art Village by wang weijen
Hello Ori.
ReplyDeleteNice job. Great draft.
First time I saw it reminded me of a TV show named "Space 1999". Reminded me the spaceships actually . Dont really know why, but it can't be bad because I loved that show. Great show for the time.
The sections reminded me of some container buildings that many architects are exploring for a while now. Good stuff.
That mass, with effort and a lot of work could become a great building for sure.
I look forward for the next developments.
Keep up the good work.
ES