Interior Sketches

These interior sketches show the possible likeness and qualities of the interior spaces within the proposed building design

Spatial experimentation

These sketches illustrate the experimentation with various spatial layouts within the confines of a cube. The final image shows a variety of internal layouts depicted through the use of a physical model. 

Cube Experimentation

Sketches were produced of cubes in various forms and textures to gather an understanding of the design possibilities attributed to this shape

Media Experimentation

 

Whilst experimenting with the various forms achievable through the manipulation of a cube I decided to experiment with the use of copic markers. Previously I have restricted myself to pencil and pen renderings with minimal expressions of colour. I found that copic markers were most effective in creating quick and striking diagrammatic depictions of the design proposal. 

Cube Manipulation

A cube was chosen as the parameter upon which the design would be based. The driving factor behind this decision was its ability to express solidity within the design whilst maximizing the internal usable space.

Exemplars

4x4 House

Water Temple

Suntory Museum

Cube House

Minimalist House

Chapel in Villeaceron


The chosen exemplars displayed architectural qualities that were akin to the ones I wanted to represent through my building design proposal. Of paramount importance was the use of concrete within the design which was a defining element of the original folie. Other critical criteria was the use of building materials in a 'raw' state to deliver a minimalist design in which the geometry of the architecture was the primary element.