Renderings for our project

Domus - Aynur

Finally the Domus project is over and i can now gladly and honestly say that i couldnt be happier with how its turned out. The posters above are full of photos taken of our physical model being put together, from getting our first laser cut pieces to sticking it all together...

This project was most definately a challenge in all aspects...Since day one as Linton, Niquita and i sat together to discuss it, there were some great ideas and many endess discussions forming the design that it is today. I guess the most difficult part was deciding on an idea and following through with it, which had finally happened as we got closer to the final weeks and decided we couldnt spare another day and moved onto the more serious stuff...like putting it on paper and physically building it!

As Linton worked his magic on a 3D Model and realistic renders, Niquita and I dedicated ourselves to building the physical model, which obviously turned out to be a masterpiece! ;)

Even though the responses that we got from the judges were not what we expected, I still believe we put together a great design that met all areas of the brief and looked outstading!

Alltogether I loved working on Domus as I found it to be a challenging project that required lots of work, however I believe I gained more from taking part in a group with 2 great people whom I could share my ideas and work with complete comfort and ease, making the whole teamwork process great fun and equally productive. So, many thanks to Niquita and Linton, as I loved every minute we faught over the design of the Domus, the sleepless nights we spent on msn - still discussing Domus and all the running round to put it together.

Feedback

It was good to get some strong criticism from the tutorial teachers, we knew it was coming so we braced ourselves for a verbal thrashing beforehand. Thanks to Joel and Mihajla for their imput into the group, each of you contributed heavily to the final design which I believe was a success! Mihajla your research helped solve the problem of cladding which produced the idea of "Camel Hide" and Joel your constant determination and weekly production of good work helped push the project to where it needed to be at for presentation.

Even though the mark we recieved was good, I know that the flaws in the design were substantial enough to overlook the unique form and function of the structure. Now that we know our group can create eye catching architecture without using bright colours, the focus on ESD will be greater in our future projects.

Thanks to the Client team and Matt Baird who helped us with our design throughout the Domus timetable.

I promise not to use a jello mould to form my architecture anymore ahahahahaha
or a chocolate cake ahahahaah ahhhh so much controversy

DOMUS PRESENTATION

I dont know if I should give it a 40 or a 90 ahahahahah... Tucker...
Included in my group were Joel Micallef and Mihajla Prusac

Process and Visualisation Poster

PROCESS/CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT POSTER,

AND 3D CAD VISUALISATION POSTER FOR DOMUS.

Minima - Project 2

Concept: Started with cube broken into distinct areas for habitation, wet area, study area, storage and cooking area.
Refining: Broke out the cube and attempted to design the separate spaces for specific purpose


Final Development: after taking specific review of what space is required to accommodate myself I came across a grid of approximately 700mm square and 1800mm in height and length. The building is in four spaces, sleeping capsule in yellow, wet area containing toilet, shower and basin in Blue, Storage and services (desk, cooking etc) in Red and study / working area in green.

Tablinum - Project

Better late than every, here is my Tablinum project for the record.



In this design I wanted to use the available materials to their maximum size, as a juxtaposition to the minimal concept of the design. The triangle gave me the purest spatiality to provide the maximum height, width and length. The location was specifically chosen to allow the best light, access to facilities and the out of the way nature of the space. Overall I wanted the design not to stick out but blend into overall space.

Domus - the first sketches of our snail theory_16/05/08

These were the original sketches made by myself and my other members of my group for the Domus project

Development of Domus, final concept sketch week

The following images are just some sketches of our proposed residence in the WA desert. I have shown concept sketches, our inspiration of the shape of our rooftop as well as of our pods, which each person residing in the complex will have. Each pod has sleeping space, food preparation and cabinetry for storage and are mobile throughout the complex via a track system on the ceiling. All pods are detachable and can be removed from the complex to create more movement and flow throughout.

my group has decided to use rammed earth as the material of choice as it ha great thermal properties, is efficient in that we can use the earth we will be excavating in order to go underground and it will hopefully allow our building to be in harmony with the landscape.

a great site outlining the benifits of rammed earth is http://earth-architecture.com/benifits/

Domus Development

my group decided early on that for the desert site it would be ideal to go underground. we also decided that we needed a large roof to catch as much water as possible when it rains as this doesn't occur too often. due to the isolation of the site we thought it would be beneficial if we could find a way to make the design keep us cool during the day and warm at night. this is some development and initial ideas i came up with for the project, the thumbnail we decided to refine further is the top one on the last page.

Farnsworth House, Mies van der Rohe

Photo by James Smith. © James Smith
http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Farnsworth_House.html

Photo by James Smith. © James Smith
http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Farnsworth_House.html

Photo by Rosa M. Faes. © Rosa M. Faes
http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Farnsworth_House.html

The Farnsworth House relates to the concept of our building and we have similiarly applied similiar principles. We have a raised platform above the ground as our site is subject to flooding, as the Farnsworth House is. We have also tried to incorporate it into the site landscape. However, we do not use the materials used in the Farnsworth House as it is not appropriate for the tropical climate our site is located at.

Initial Site Location at the Top of a waterfall.





Decided to proceed with a curved roof profile. This was influenced by attempting to use conventional materials and construction methods to create something more visually interesting than the average. Also the curve compensates for the extreme wind conditions that impact on the site at Kakadu. The curve allowing the wind to travel and press down on the building rather than causing the undesired lifting effect.

From tuts, we gathered some more feedback where our roof seemed to be ornamental and didn't link into our actually living space so we decided to added a rear curved wall segment which was linked to the Framing system we are planning to use for our shutters.

For electricity, having the option of flowing water, we have decided to use "shrouded" underwater turbines which makes them more efficient, and less environmentally harmful. + the use of north facing solar panels to take advantage of the sun.

To deal with the extreme humidity, we have decided to go with the slatted + elevated flooring commonly used in Queensland housing.

Finally the main floorplan layout is indended to take advantage of the views and interaction with the surrounding environment.

Domus Refind Concepts

The image above is a diagram I came up with which shows the prime material used; rammed earth, and its benefits











The image above is a concept I believe that works well















An original concept idea of the capsules within the rammed earth, this however was an idea scrapped, for there was no room for an entry.









Another angle of a preferred layout of our rammed earth complex. Note the flora located INSIDE the walls of the complex, this will be a proposed location for some form of plantation that will provide a food resource

Domus Research

The following are some concept sketches that myself, and my other team members, have created to orchestrate a successful complex that will accomodate for up to 8 people in the Western Australian desert.

Troppo Architects

Troppo is a practice of regionally based studios aiming to develop regionally responsive architectures....And to promote a Sense of Place: through an architecture that responds to climate and the local setting: a dynamic architecture of adjustable skins; that connects the indoors with the out: a non-constant architecture that responds to the morning, the evening,
the season, the heat, the cold, the sun, the rain, the moment that will never pass again.
Troppo embrace the informality that is the Australian lifestyle.

http://www.troppoarchitects.com.au/index.php?mode=home

Tublinum final