One thing that definitely came to my attention first was the nice cosy spaces provided by the 'abstract' spaces. I am not sure if this is what you intended with those little cornered spaces, however, I think if you were to work with some sort of boundary between semi-public and semi-private spaces (or private inhabiting the public) the ideas would match quite nicely with your current idea. That is, I really like the idea of hidden spaces within the public realm that one can have a sense of privacy.
A strategic focus on the placement of the object so that it has a meaningful dialogue with the existing site seems appropriate - especially in your case because the intervention seems to be blocking a major transition point for mass-exit of students from lectures (in particular, peak hours). This will probably either cause strains on other corridors or possibly create pedestrian jams within the site. One other thing that seems disturbing about the placement is that the forms of the outcome are weakly supported in that they seem overly abstract and contrasts greatly with the space. One thing I fear is that the space will exist, but be ignored and cause other problems in the building as a whole (if it were to be implemented). That is, while you may be addressing one space by the placement of your intervention, try think a bit more broadly on the whole site; ask what kind of impact it will have on the other sites and if it will be beneficial overall and work for your idea/intent. Starting to percieve the building intervention as not only separate wholes may start with a proper inclusion of a plan - it was especially hard to know from an outsider's point of view where this intervention was to go.
Finer details, such as the use of concrete slabs are questionable. I can interpret this concrete slab as a way of looking heavy to challenge or be in someone's way, however, it may be a bit too heavy and thus overly intimidating. It may even encourage dodgy behaviours (LOL).
Overall, I really enjoyed your presentation layout - they are focused with the clarified renderings and the sectional drawings are incredibly helpful in realising the whole idea. I think this idea has potential - I just think it needs to be developed and worked on continously to achieve a superb end result.
One thing that definitely came to my attention first was the nice cosy spaces provided by the 'abstract' spaces. I am not sure if this is what you intended with those little cornered spaces, however, I think if you were to work with some sort of boundary between semi-public and semi-private spaces (or private inhabiting the public) the ideas would match quite nicely with your current idea. That is, I really like the idea of hidden spaces within the public realm that one can have a sense of privacy.
ReplyDeleteA strategic focus on the placement of the object so that it has a meaningful dialogue with the existing site seems appropriate - especially in your case because the intervention seems to be blocking a major transition point for mass-exit of students from lectures (in particular, peak hours). This will probably either cause strains on other corridors or possibly create pedestrian jams within the site. One other thing that seems disturbing about the placement is that the forms of the outcome are weakly supported in that they seem overly abstract and contrasts greatly with the space. One thing I fear is that the space will exist, but be ignored and cause other problems in the building as a whole (if it were to be implemented). That is, while you may be addressing one space by the placement of your intervention, try think a bit more broadly on the whole site; ask what kind of impact it will have on the other sites and if it will be beneficial overall and work for your idea/intent.
Starting to percieve the building intervention as not only separate wholes may start with a proper inclusion of a plan - it was especially hard to know from an outsider's point of view where this intervention was to go.
Finer details, such as the use of concrete slabs are questionable. I can interpret this concrete slab as a way of looking heavy to challenge or be in someone's way, however, it may be a bit too heavy and thus overly intimidating. It may even encourage dodgy behaviours (LOL).
Overall, I really enjoyed your presentation layout - they are focused with the clarified renderings and the sectional drawings are incredibly helpful in realising the whole idea. I think this idea has potential - I just think it needs to be developed and worked on continously to achieve a superb end result.