materials

below is a sketch... breakdown of materials

a dark wood, metal color palette with aluminum exterior spaces...

a large dark flagstone structural feature is found extending from the inside out the top of the structure

elevations

flow of the floor "plan"

i continue to embrace the idea of this low lying building hovering close to the source, the ground, the environment. the floor plan in obviously designed in the most efficient way possible to interact with the building... four basic areas as described in the parti/process section:

the arrival-entry, obvious public space (gift shop, restrooms, offices w/ meeting room)

the exhibit- (left wing)

the communal area- community gatherings, reunions, food prep area (right wing)

the "junk"-(middle region) mechanical room, storage, exhibit prep

my intention was to gradually open the building back up, and expand it outwards back to the environment as you progress through the exhibit or to the community gathering area. outdoor areas are shared by the three wings as well

exterior: interaction

preliminary exterior sketches...

...looking at multiple concepts and arrangements

-trying to focus on the reflection of the two major forms, interacting with the environment

-form is initially inspired by low lying, stacked bedrock along Hudson Bay

-opens to Hudson bay view, curves reflect lay of land (nearby road, rocks, bay coast)

parti-process

process:

development of concept

-3 merging culture

-program posed opportunity for three main spaces to converge at one location

process:

development of floor plan

-integration of 3 spaces

-site located in north part of down along Hudson Bay, building layout imitates existing landscape and form inspired by layered bedrock

-spaces spill out into naturally lit hudson bay environment

parti:

the environment has always been a tool for living in the arctic area. historically, inuit indians (eskimos) inhabited the region and utilized the resources that the environment provided in order to survive. animal bones, furs, fats, as well as rocks,ice, and snow from the landscape and arctic waters were used to their advantage. they created hand tools, weapons, clothing, shelter, food, and many other "tools" for living.

over many centuries, the way arctic people utilize their environment and surrounding has greatly evolved. the same landscape and arctic waters that were once the tools for survival, still hold true but in an entirely different way. these environments provide a rich history and an attraction for tourists that allow locals to utilize the environment as means of economy, a source of income, socialization; which is ultimately the evolved means of survival.

dwell bus project

warm up activity...
My goal was to make the best use of such a small space. My first move was to position the bed above the driver's cockpit because this is an otherwise unusable space. The bed is elevated to allow for headroom and can be lowered when it is to be used. Mounted to the bottom of the bed is a flip down tv. Another unique design element is the stacked cubbies/drawers and counter top that also serve as the four steps up to the bed. The main entrance was moved to the back where an extendable deck was added as well as a ladder for rooftop deck access. The bathroom was situated towards the back where the gray and black water tanks would be located.
Other design elements include the shared sink for the bathroom/kitchen that are divided by a cut wall. This reduces the need for extra plumbing and they also drain together. The larger walkway allows people to navigate around the wheel well. This walkway also serves as the bar/dining area.