DESIGN PROJECT 2

Words from Will

Architecture to me is the most useful expression of art.Originally starting out as a labourer for a construction company where I would be doing carpentry and bricklaying I found myself realising that all these homes are identical, there is no originality is just copy and pasted houses on different sites and I decided to ditch the tools and join a drafting firm to change all that. After working for a drafting company for 2 years I was over the limitations which would restrict me to only being allowed to designing 2 storeys or less and always having my boss sign off on my drawings.

The Inspiration I had as mentioned before was internal, I always loved designing and constructing and the goal one day is to have my very own design and construct company.

1. Return Brief

Figure 1: Schematic Diagram, By Clinton, W. 2018.

Now after seeing the schematic diagram you will need to know I have design this rooms and programs in accordance to the site (see Figure 2) to take advantage of the views and solar aspects. In Little Bay the best solar aspect in the North and Eastern facing sides. So for this I have put all the living areas in those vicinity's. and the sleeping quarters on the south side so its cool temperature can help you sleep easier while still getting the morning sun from the east to wake you up.

Figure 2: Site Plan, By Clinton, W. 2018.

Now for this design I started with a geometrical shape I constructed in 'Project 1' (see Figure 3). This Shape lead me to do some external research of how I could manipulate the shape and what type of work are contemporary architects doing in today's age. I researched 'M&M House' design by Stan Allen and this house gave me the vision in which I used to start designing your villa. (see Figure 4).

Figure 3: Project 1 Shape, By Clinton, W. 2018.

Figure 4: M&M House, By Stan Allen, <http://www.stanallenarchitect.com/architecture/MMhouse>.

This geometrical shape inspire me to start designing straight away taking away from this house the fundamental principles of bringing light into the house and making the geometric shape look grand. Below are some sketches I prepared to give you a rough idea of how the shape of the villa is to be proposed. (see Figure 5).

Figure 5: Sketch of Geometrical Shape, By Clinton, W. 2018.

Now you have also requested that I include some elements of the mythical Greek god Ares in the form of an architectural narrative. Below i have provided a storyboard (see Figure 6). This story board shows a sketch and an annotation of the architectural elements I wish to incorporate into this design.