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Saturday, 22 March 2014
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Week 2: Studio Exercise
1. Identify how the understanding of home has changed over time
During our discussion, we came to a conclusion that the concepts that we have come up with are very similar. Different concepts of home were brought up, which was initially a place of dwelling, sleeping, eating and reproduction. The idea and understanding of home has developed over time through which home is not only confined within a space but can also reach out to a community. Home has also developed to which an individual may feel some connection with persons wether it be gender, age, beliefs, culture, nationality, similarities, experience etc. This gives a sense of security, and identity within a community that has experienced a natural disaster.
2. Description of the concept of Home
Home is a place where relationships are lived (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89), wether it be with close family or a community as a whole.
This concept of home will be oriented towards a community, where relationships are lived together and experiences are shared. Christchurch is very community orientated, where cultures and multiculturalism is welcomed with open arms, the d The general culture is very laid back and often compared to "New England" and "Canada" (minus the cold). My design concept will consider the communal nature of Christchurch which provides living spaces for families which surround a communal structure for families/friends to gather in. This gives the community a sense of security in terms of experiencing the same natural disaster as well as having the support of from each individual.
3. Client Research (Partner: Tiara Dobbs)
1. Who has been affected? A family of three (2 Adults, 1 Child @ 15yo)
How have they been affected? Home has been demolished by the earthquake.
What are their needs and vulnerabilities? General Needs and amenities such as food water storage, hygiene needs such as toilet and showers, beds.
2. Are they in an urban or rural location? Urban
3. What housing existed before the natural disaster? Typical houses around Christchurch are single story homes
How did it deal with the division of spaces, privacy, security, climate control? In terms of division of spaces, it is layed out like a typical home with the living room out the front, bedrooms located on the side with the kitchen somewhat being the centralised area of the home. Privacy from outside the home is created by the acknowledgement of ownership and general manners. Homes are fitted with blinds as well.
4. What are the climatic conditions? Cold climate? Warm, humid climate? Hot, dry climate? Temperate, oceanic climate, ground frost and occasional snow
5. Do those displaced dwellers have cultural or religious traditions which influence their apparel, day to day activities, or social interactions? The couple are both full time workers and sunday church goers. They are typical civilians with modern up to date clothing. The kid goes to school, about to go into senior school.
During our discussion, we came to a conclusion that the concepts that we have come up with are very similar. Different concepts of home were brought up, which was initially a place of dwelling, sleeping, eating and reproduction. The idea and understanding of home has developed over time through which home is not only confined within a space but can also reach out to a community. Home has also developed to which an individual may feel some connection with persons wether it be gender, age, beliefs, culture, nationality, similarities, experience etc. This gives a sense of security, and identity within a community that has experienced a natural disaster.
2. Description of the concept of Home
Home is a place where relationships are lived (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89), wether it be with close family or a community as a whole.
This concept of home will be oriented towards a community, where relationships are lived together and experiences are shared. Christchurch is very community orientated, where cultures and multiculturalism is welcomed with open arms, the d The general culture is very laid back and often compared to "New England" and "Canada" (minus the cold). My design concept will consider the communal nature of Christchurch which provides living spaces for families which surround a communal structure for families/friends to gather in. This gives the community a sense of security in terms of experiencing the same natural disaster as well as having the support of from each individual.
3. Client Research (Partner: Tiara Dobbs)
1. Who has been affected? A family of three (2 Adults, 1 Child @ 15yo)
How have they been affected? Home has been demolished by the earthquake.
What are their needs and vulnerabilities? General Needs and amenities such as food water storage, hygiene needs such as toilet and showers, beds.
2. Are they in an urban or rural location? Urban
3. What housing existed before the natural disaster? Typical houses around Christchurch are single story homes
How did it deal with the division of spaces, privacy, security, climate control? In terms of division of spaces, it is layed out like a typical home with the living room out the front, bedrooms located on the side with the kitchen somewhat being the centralised area of the home. Privacy from outside the home is created by the acknowledgement of ownership and general manners. Homes are fitted with blinds as well.
4. What are the climatic conditions? Cold climate? Warm, humid climate? Hot, dry climate? Temperate, oceanic climate, ground frost and occasional snow
5. Do those displaced dwellers have cultural or religious traditions which influence their apparel, day to day activities, or social interactions? The couple are both full time workers and sunday church goers. They are typical civilians with modern up to date clothing. The kid goes to school, about to go into senior school.
Week 1: Independent Study
Concept 1:
Home is not only confined within a structural building but "extends its walls to the neighbourhood... suburb, town or city" (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89). Shelley also states that home is also a place where "relationships are lived"
Concept 2:
The definition of home does not have to be related to a spatial dwelling. Home can relate to a persons journey and its significances. This idea of home can be related to ideas of family, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality and age. (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89)
Concept 3:
Home is a living space of freedom which reflects the persona of the residential owner. The personalisation of the home promotes security and identity. (Porteous, J. D. 1976, p.383-390)
References:
Mallett, S. (2004). Understanding home: a critical review of the literature. The Sociological Review, 52(1), 62-89.
Home is not only confined within a structural building but "extends its walls to the neighbourhood... suburb, town or city" (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89). Shelley also states that home is also a place where "relationships are lived"
Concept 2:
The definition of home does not have to be related to a spatial dwelling. Home can relate to a persons journey and its significances. This idea of home can be related to ideas of family, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality and age. (Mallett, S. 2004, p.62-89)
Concept 3:
Home is a living space of freedom which reflects the persona of the residential owner. The personalisation of the home promotes security and identity. (Porteous, J. D. 1976, p.383-390)
References:
Mallett, S. (2004). Understanding home: a critical review of the literature. The Sociological Review, 52(1), 62-89.
Porteous, J. D. (1976). Home: The territorial core. Geographical Review, 66(4), 383-390.
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Studio Exercise - Week 1: Precedents
Precedent #1
(n.a. "Shipping Container Offices", nd. http://shippingcontainerhomesaustralia.com.au/shipping-container-architecture/)
This shipping container facility was a proposal to the City of Long Beach, Los Angeles, California. This project is to raise awareness of environmental impacts and educate/promote the use of alternative and renewable energy.
Precedent #2
This is a housing project consisting of 100 appartment made of old shipping containers. Like all shipping container architecture, this is able to be stacked and oriented in ways to extend and add external extensions that become terraces and walkways, making use of the elevated site.
Feature Comparison:
Similarities:
- Both Precedents are stackable
- Eco friendly
- Customizable and Flexible
- Lightweight
Differences
- Precedent 1 is made for offices and Precedent 2 is for residential
- Precedent 1 may/may not be made with more open space whereas Precedent 2 leans more towards privacy
Design Comparison:
- Container ships are oriented differently
- Windows are usually located on either side of the container ships
Features and Design Approaches to Project 1:
- Stackable
- Contains materials to set up a temporary home as well as use the container ship as a space.
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