Sunday, November 9, 2014

HDC (Human Development Center) Plans, First Draft

This is my first Attempt at the plans. I need some help with my core. I would like to have a pair of scissor stairs and two elevators. I just made a 20x17' box.
I was able to fit all my program within the massing. I am now addressing the double height spaces.
I am looking into having a triple height space upon entering my lobby.

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  1. Eugenio dos SantosNovember 10, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    The double/triple height spaces are going to be next to the core?
    Are they going to be different (not in the same alignment) from say ground to third floor and third and fifth floors?

    Spaces seem fairly open. Not much to discover other than the views to the city. But i know how creating a sequence of spaces within a building can be space consuming, so... I think you're on the right direction.
    One minor point I should stress: bathrooms. I know bathrooms are neglected as they are not "money generating" spaces but they are a good indicator of the quality of a building. look at the bathrooms in every floor (except third, those are a different kind) and compare them to the bigger one in your samples of room layouts in a previous post. Don't take it the wrong way but the bathrooms you have seem straight out of a cheap gas station.
    Other thing i notice is that you seem to have been putting rooms near the outer walls and the center spaces seem confusing some times. Second floor, for instance: why not group the reception, the small office and the bathrooms in one volume to one side and free the rest for gallery and lounge? Having them separated does not benefit the building in my opinion. In the other floors is not that obvious but there is still room for improvements.
    When you're done with calling me names after reading this comment please think about it. Do that and I guarantee you that this project will only improve more. ;-)
    Keep up the good work.
    ES

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    1. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 11:16 AM

      Thank you Eugenio, you're always very good at solving problems.
      I will revise the plans soon and re post.

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  2. UnknownNovember 24, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Ori:

    I hope I'm not too late with my comments. I sympathise with Eugenio's comments but wish to go further.

    1 - The plans will gain strength and clarity if you group services such as toilets, stores etc. The Core could be part of this independent block within the building or another additional one.

    2 - The core should have more strength and perhaps become a sculptoric body within the building. It does not need to be vertical and I'm not sure why it needs to be scissors type that reminds me of a shopping mall. Perhaps an inclined body which could vary in widths could be more interesting and allow you further variation within different floor plans. The design should emphasize the "ritual" of ascension in a more meaningful manner.
    3 - The way I see it you have 3 internal elements; Inside core + toilet and stores + void spaces. Design of core and design of the toilet and stores block is very important. You might wish to join core with toilets and stores or keep it separate as two different organisms hierarchilly different.
    4 - External escalator should be designed as object, not as escalator.
    5 - External balustrades in terraces look like an undesired add on. Omit them or integrate them within the building.
    6 - Emphasize entrances in drawings through landscape and show more doors. They are hard to find.
    7 - Third floor open ended corridor feels estrange. More thought on circulation and access is required. Look at spas design. Imagine how someone will get changed and direct access to sauna etc. A buffer space might be required or perhaps separate changing for self defence and sauna. Redesign this area.
    8 - Gym area is ok, but lacks interest. Make it special. What's the selling point of this gym? what makes it "more" special? Something else than the views?
    9 - Fourth floor "space to be decided" sounds bad. Don't ever show this on a drawing. Invent a new name whilst you think about it.

    Hope the above is not too harsh. Overall you are almost there for a great project. Just do one step back to refine and then full steam ahead.

    You are doing great.

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