MINIMA- ideas

Hey. I just thought I would post a few ideas I have had so far...there are still a few major issues, such as a toilet/shower and linkage between the separate parts...as for a location I have posted an image of a possibility however this may change depending on my design slightly...I am trying to create a space that is easily portable, hence the folding cube (not sure what happened to the colour!!?), not exactly sure how this will work out. the folding idea came from 'Transportable Environments 3', edited by Robert Kroneburg, co-edited by Filiz Klassen, p. 86-89, folding a square by the pinching process, and p. 178, foldable membrane (based on trees leaves), it is more about 2D however thats why I turned to an origami cube to see how a 2D piece of paper folds up into a 3D cube.

Display Names

Can I just remind you all (James) to keep to the Display Name protocol of 2A-2008-firstname-familyname (as some have). Can those who have not used this protocol please change their Display Names.

If I can not easily identify you as a 2A-2008 blogger I will not be able to asess your blogging. You will therefore not receive credit for posting.

Thank you - Richard

p.s Happy Easter

p.p.s This group wins the "most people being able to follow instructions correctly" prize.

Minima Site

Tablinum - Concept development

Below are the sketches and processes behind my 'Tablinum.'
Above: When i chose the site i kept in mind both the available objects and the busy nature of the atrium; I found drawing a diagram of the circulation of the site fairly unhelpful as it stated the obvious. The spatial organization chart worked well though, as clearly circling the spaces showed how they related to one another.

Above: The key issues I encountered were mainly with privacy and effective use of the 130 bricks. During this concept sketch work I discovered that the encapsulation of the seat with a box corner, sealed of with a small curve made for the most interesting and efficient use of space. The other handy aspect to this particular design was that it allowed the plywood to be cut into lengths (perfectly, if i may say so myself!!) so that they could act as both the sliding sunroof (for privacy) and desktop....for all the study i would...ahem....do there

These sections and elevations were drawn up in relation to my lanky (6'6") proportions, and show how i could eat, sleep and work within the site, using the existing atrium bench as my bed.To be perfectly honest, i drew this perspective by hand, which i believe adds character. It helped to relieve any obvious confusion i aroused as to how the 'sunroof' would actually work (sliding along grooves cut in the bricks). It also shows how the 'stepped,' curving wall would look.

Tablinum Final Posters

Tablinum 3d model

Welcome to the Taliesen Blog

Myself (Richard) and your tutor Ron Golany look forward to vewing this blog as it progresses over the next 12 weeks. Be open, expressive, constructive, honest, polite, and imaginative in your posting.

Tablinum Site Photos