CONFUSING OUR EXPERIENCES __Megan Claire Lees

model progress

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6 MAY My A1

15/04/2014

Here are some examples of the modules that will go inside my structure, these spaces don't exactly respond to the required functionality. The main aim is the confusion, and to express that the higher you go the more expansion you find. On the bottom floor you could feel lost and unorganized, but up high you could see up over the limits out to the expanded space.

These are our possible surroundings. These are just minor factors in my project as what surrounds my project doesn't much influence the structure and functionality itself. Once you are inside, it doesn't matter where you are. My aim here is to analize the tourism in the area, as this is a large factor. If I had to call my name something it would be a type of commercial centre but also like a monumental attraction. The space won't just respond to functionality, it will be an experience.

28/03/2014

In this drawing we see an example of the structure placed in the city. This would make the entire function different. What was the maze-like walls to the structure is now the connection formed between each module and a way to get from one to the other.  

In this example we see the structure situated on the beach. In this location the functions would again change completely. There could be a variety of activities taking place in each space both interior and exterior. It could be a place of rest and protection from the midday sun and heat. There would be a place to shower. There could be another module for food like a chiringuito, and an area for picnic with the family, amongst other things.

 In this map-diagram we see a possible location for this structure. We have gone to the south east coast of the Spanish peninsula. This is a very touristic zone of Spain and the beaches are great and highly busy in the summertime.

If we go deeper, we see that mojacar is a possible selection for location, this is a very busy zone for both national and internatiol tourism. The beaches here are great and there are clubs and party zones right on the beach. This could be a great new addition to the Almeria coastline.

Taking into account the amount of tourism in this zone and the distance to the Almeria airport, we could imagine a place of accommodation and luxury holiday zone. 

This is an example of what the night life could be like. 

My A1

Megan's week

 

My new research and references.

From the outside we will have full reflection on at least one side. 

This space from some angles will go unperceived.

In other parts we will find elevation.

Windows will form another part of the space.

On the inside we will have partial reflection mixed with window space.

Confusion of space and limits.

Reflection causes an illusion of open space, while also providing an aesthetic factor to the work. From the outside it causes a continuing in the surrounding terrain and an illusion of invisibility, so it takes away the characteristic that would make any building visually obstructive. The sensations it can cause are tranquillity and  freedom. From the inside it causes a confusion of limit, and a sensation of openness, while also maintaining the intimacy from the outside world.

REFERENCES: 

Vegetation room Inhotim | Cristina Iglesias

She provides a complete dissimulation of the space she creates by making the outside surfaces completely reflective. Hiding the very existence of her inside sculpture work. 

 

Acropolis museum | Bernard Tschumi

As well as on the outside façade, he has moved the reflection to the inside of his space, this creates a sensation of openness and expansion. Mixed with the colour white he creates a feeling of freshness and security.

BLUE residential tower | Bernard Tschumi

This building finds it's characteristic of fusion and dissimulation in the use of the colour blue and the reflective materials. This fuses the space with the blue sky. This causes a big obstructive building to be observed as something non obstructive 

Lacaton y Vassal create a sensation of fusion with the surroundings

Here Lacaton y Vassal also create a fusion and a sensation of dissimulation using elevation mixed with transparency and light colours