First design sketch (Katherine)

super rough sketch of my first design idea, let me know what you think

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  1. Section ONE1 November 2014 at 12:32

    Let's get something clear - NO MORE cellphone photos of sketchbook work. As we discussed in previous crits/reviews, you must show you respect your own work or else others do not respond with any more respect that you have demonstrated.

    One of the concerns about this design proposal is that with respect to both "concepts" (it is better to focus on one than compromise yourself), it fails to really address them adequately. The project does not seem to "blend in with the environment around it" as it sticks out like a sore thumb from a formal/geometry perspective. The material palette of concrete and steel seem to sharply go against the backdrop material of the zinc/wood AGO and the brick Grange house. IF the design were intended to work with the environment such as the tree canopy, terrain, or other site factors, it is difficult to argue how it "blends in" with anything. At the very least if one of the drawings showcased the context elements that the design was blending with, it would be a bit clearer to the audience; at the very least it would allow you to clarify what you are blending in with. Regarding the sense of privacy, the design seems to offer a huge glazed condition on the Southwest side where everyone would appear to be able to view into the building (and the ceiling of the studio). There was a bit of promise in the wide, thin windows on the bottom of the building but it doesn't work as it seems to still draw attention to eye level in the building. For example, you could have put the windows at higher than the author to allow for the light to enter the studio but still offer privacy. There is nothing overtly private in this design that would be unique (for example, the washroom seems to be nested inside the building but that would be something private that most designers would do).
    Be clear about the decisions you are making in the pitched roof planes. I am concerned that this is something of a trope in the section. For example in Mitchell's illustration, the door opening on a pitched wall is possible but often wrought with problems on opening/closing. In this particular case, the section pretty much highlights two key issues with such pitched roof lines: the fact that people have to navigate awkward spaces (in your section it shows a person would have to duck to get to the workspace) and the pooling of water/leaves in the valley of the roof line. We can discuss the resolution of it if you wish to use it BUT think about the design issues as related to the intention first.
    Also take note of the scale issue: your spaces are quite generous and if drawn to scale you would notice just how large the space you have created would be.

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