Our tutor advised us to begin looking at our project as a large system, where elements perform more than one singular function. Daven and I decided to transform the amphitheatre into a more multifunctional space architecturally by developing it using one of my 'excitement' moment ideas: parkour elements bringing physical excitation and livening the entire … Continue reading Exploring Parkour and Storage Elements
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Development of Moments: Collection of Sketches
Individual Drama Rehearsal Pods: Surrounding Conditions and Configurations An idea I am interested in exploring is bringing drama and dance storage out of its often-'hidden' position, with a more open configuration which would allow students to interact with items usually reserved only for final performances. This concept is paired with the idea of 'boredom' and … Continue reading Development of Moments: Collection of Sketches
Next Round of Massing Models
First attempt We first decided to execute our original idea of positioning the different functions within the Unitary Plan-defined L-shape, as 'arms' that open out to the site. The amphitheatre would nestle in between, creating an open performance space along the main circulation route. We worked out volume sizes for the dance and drama rooms … Continue reading Next Round of Massing Models
Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection]
Following on from our Mid-Semester Crit Scheme presentation... Feedback, Discussion and Reflection Introductory notes During Djordje and Iman's presentation of their scheme, the critics made some comments that are applicable to our group's overall approach to creating 'anxiety'. An integral part of theatre in itself is the act of ‘witnessing’ it (as in, the presence … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Feedback and Reflection]
Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme]
A man walks across this empty space whilst someone else is watching him, and this is all that is needed for an act of theatre.Peter Brook Introduction Our brief poses the question: can boredom and ‘optimal’ anxiety be effectively harnessed within a learning space for physical expression? With the amount of stimulus in present day … Continue reading Mid-Semester Crit [Presented Scheme]
Sectional Primer
As an introduction to sectional drawing for this course, we were asked to bring in some existing sections which sparked our interest. We then discussed the information communicated in different drawings, and how section drawing style differs for conceptual and resolved designs. The purpose of a section strongly impacts the style chosen for the drawing: … Continue reading Sectional Primer
Stone Massing Concepts [Group work]
After gathering together our initial thoughts as a group, we needed to explore our various ideas in greater depth. To do this, we made massing models using the stones we collected (see them sorted into a draft taxonomy here). This was a way of not only using abstract masses to generally organise different spaces, but … Continue reading Stone Massing Concepts [Group work]
Discussion Forum: Groupwork
This discussion forum centers about Amin Taha and his architecture practice Groupwork, whose construction on 15 Clerkenwell Close has been dubbed London's (most recent) "most controversial building". The saga centers around Taha's choice of stone facade, which was deemed unacceptable by the Islington Council - a legal battle ensued. The following resources were provided to … Continue reading Discussion Forum: Groupwork
Initial Ideas (Part 2): Coming Together as a Group
Following on from the work completed individually, my group met to discuss our initial responses to the brief. Our ideas melded surprisingly well: there were several conceptual similarities between our ideas in terms of how we approached the anxiety/boredom theme of the brief, and each person had new details to add. The precedents that we … Continue reading Initial Ideas (Part 2): Coming Together as a Group
Initial Ideas
Having selected our brief and established our group, we individually worked on relaying our initial ideas onto paper. This was an important step, as we could sort through and consider our own thoughts first (and make these visible) without becoming muddled in an explosion of ideas in group discussion. This also made it easier to … Continue reading Initial Ideas
'What is a Wall?' & Other Questions 