09 September 2007

Combined Spaces with Customized Textures

External Space + Ramp + Internal Space

Space for client 1 (Stephen Hawking) including ramp leading to space for client 2 (Florence Nightingale)
There is a distinctive difference in these two designed spaces in that it is more obvious that one space is more enclosed (space for client 2) whilst the other is more open (space for client 1). However, similarities in these spaces include the playing of lights whereby both clients experience the dark and light through their spaces.


Looking across to space for client 2 (Nightingale) from closed space of client 1 (Hawking)
This part of the space allows for the client to look across to the other space; this interface allows for them to not physically meet but only by sight. The large opening is obstructed by a frame from the ramp above which also frames and allows for viewing of the almost-framed-rectangular space of client 2. This emphasizes the idea of "nothing can be changed"; since the space is only designed for the client to look across but not physically cross, it is only intended that they meet by sight and nothing can be changed as there is no physical link to allow for them to meet.

Sloping ramp towards space for client 2 (Nightingale)
These stable overlapping frames creates a sense of confidence or reinforcement thus enforces the idea of holding onto self-principle. In addition, customized textures are applied on these frames as it suggests for the highlight of the meeting point.

View of internal ramp of client 2 (Nightingale)
The absence of light in space for client 2 (Nightingale) suggests and ensures that the client goes through this space with confidence and non self doubt. This is because the dark proposes 'lost' and if the client goes through this space confidently they reach and endpoint where there is finally light -suggesting 'results'. Thus reinforces the idea of of 'putting actions which bring results'

Space of client 2 (Nightingale)
The space for client 2 (Nightingale) is brightly lit again and reminds us of the achievements of finally coming to and end which only happens when words are actually put into actions. Again, with this space, the client is able to look across to space of client 1 (Hawking) those allow for this connection of non-physical but by sight only.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Phoebe,

I like your model. The idea of turning darkness into light, or close into open space is work well in here. It could create the sense of positive and negatice space into the building. The texture you've used is also, I think, appropriate as well. You've used textures that have the same structure, or principle, but with different darkness or intensity. The structure of the texture may be represent the hardness and lightness of material you've used in the building. But I think it would be better if you try to put different colors or maybe same color with different intensity on your building. It may help you to communicate what you want to say through the space. But overall, I like the way, and shape, and composition you use on your space.




Marissa