November 2015
Gathering Space for a crowd
Objective
Create a space inside of the freshman studio that could be used as a place for gathering. Regulations include working within the structure of the room and roof.
Project Description
The basis of the project was to design a space for gathering. The space is meant to be enjoyed by a range of one individual to several hundred people in a hypothetical open public area. The model is to be constructed within the dimensions of the studio room as a guide to human scale, measure, and complex design.
Create a space inside of the freshman studio that could be used as a place for gathering. Regulations include working within the structure of the room and roof.
Project Description
The basis of the project was to design a space for gathering. The space is meant to be enjoyed by a range of one individual to several hundred people in a hypothetical open public area. The model is to be constructed within the dimensions of the studio room as a guide to human scale, measure, and complex design.
Concept Statement
The idea behind my design was to create a central space for gathering that also includes optional individual places for gathering as well. I wanted a design that could be very social and intimate all at the same time.
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Process
To start the design process, I first had to consider my intentions for my model. Like previously stated, I wanted a design with a central structure. My inspiration for this came from the circle-like structures of the places visited in Cincinnati. I wanted a structure with the looks of a circle, but I wanted it to be functional. In order to be used widely by the public, I decided on a design that was opposite of the parks. I wanted an open circle space with a structure that bordered it. Given that this was not like the visited places, I had to think of how to incorporate the individual places for gathering. To achieve this, I came up with the concept of a platform structure for which each space could be used intimately or as a seating space to view the larger gathering area. My last intention was for a space that someone could move throughout. To accomplish this, I decided on the idea of stairs to travel from platform to platform. I liked this concept but there was not much beauty in the design. So I decided to make the traveling stairs overlapping. But this wasn’t enough. I then decided in the idea for irregular stairs for which an individual could access any platform without necessarily having to travel through the structure. I wanted a functional structure that I could see myself enjoying the space. And I didn’t want to waste any space. |
Analysis
My final model mirrored a structure that could be looked at as a border around a large central gathering space, with smaller places to gather individually or for viewing the larger centralized space. I believe I had successfully portrait my idea within my design, and the final had a unique composition. However, I feel as if my design could use more elements besides just squares and rectangles, and the platforms could be connected more securely. Another thing I did not like was my intention with the connecting platforms. I had places triangle steps between platforms which I liked, but their irregular orientation is slightly unpleasant. Lastly, if I could have more time to develope my model, I would do something with the open spaces between platform sections. The kite-like gaps would hypothetically be a safety concern and could be further developed. But I believe my intentions for my design were executed very nicely, and I am pleased with my work.
My final model mirrored a structure that could be looked at as a border around a large central gathering space, with smaller places to gather individually or for viewing the larger centralized space. I believe I had successfully portrait my idea within my design, and the final had a unique composition. However, I feel as if my design could use more elements besides just squares and rectangles, and the platforms could be connected more securely. Another thing I did not like was my intention with the connecting platforms. I had places triangle steps between platforms which I liked, but their irregular orientation is slightly unpleasant. Lastly, if I could have more time to develope my model, I would do something with the open spaces between platform sections. The kite-like gaps would hypothetically be a safety concern and could be further developed. But I believe my intentions for my design were executed very nicely, and I am pleased with my work.