The new design project we have undergone in second semester is 'Research Retreat', and it concentrates on a building to cater for artists: with studios and gallery spaces, but also accommodation. I've been faced with many decisions and constraints throughout this project. What spaces should get views? Should the bedrooms be integrated with studios or completely separate? Which spaces should be private and which public? Faced with all these decisions I came up with a semi-courtyard design that embraces the trees in the centre of the site.
I found the location quite spooky so I wanted my design to create a sense of security within it. That idea continues on to the roof shape, which slopes quite oddly, creating a variety of different planes that define the spaces within the proposal. Overall, I think the design fits well within the site, although a further study of the structure is required, should it be exposed and create a rythm within spaces.
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