"LAYERS OF GROUND & SKY"
I designed the main structure to imitate the ground and the sky, mirroring the movement of the slow moving curves and material that create the floating residence. The rockite and acrylic mimic the shape of a boat sailing across the sea. Those same curves are on other places of the site, on the landscape, gallery, and even in the space below the
residence. The curves connect the ground to the floating residence in the sky by making a stream of continuous movements going in and out of the structure. The building’s movement starts in the entrance of the artist’s residence where the enormous staircase that leads up to the main living area greets the spectator. I designed the hallways to lead the spectator effortlessly around the stairs and into the other living spaces of the residence.
Fall 2019
Arch 602: Media & Methods
Professor: Philip Parker
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Course Description: This design studio served as an introduction to the fundamental representation skills and conceptual thinking required for graduate architectural design with a focus on investigations into media and design methodology. It included a series of abstract and non-reductive exercises, where we learned to create and discuss formal, spatial and material relations. We developed an understanding of the fundamental design principles, representation techniques, and analytical skills.
Next, the viewer will encounter the glass-covered walls. From these floor-to-ceiling windows, one has a full view of the entire residence and its surroundings, including the miniature waves and streams that collide and make new passageways to explore. The interior spaces of my design mirror the movement on the outside, meant to mimic the curves and harsh angles that connect the residence to the open gallery space. The gallery gives the site and residence a communal ground for all to gather, establishing a functional purpose for the space. It also creates a sense of connectivity both on the inside and the outside, making the site, something I sought to develop based on my interest in the topic of continuity.
