SRD 263 Architecture 2A . 2009 Project 1 Outline

James Coulson . School of Architecture & Building . Deakin University 1

Project 1 : Tectonic Design Studio (30%)

La Petite Maison du Weekend is a prototype self-sufficient minimal dwelling. It can be relocated to virtually any outdoor site, where it will provide the basics for everyday life: sleeping for two, kitchen, shower, and composting toilet.

Made of a variety of materials and pre-manufactured components, it generates its own electricity, collects and distributes rainwater, and composts human waste using only the natural dynamics of the site. The project by Patkau Architects was constructed in 1998 for the Fabrications Exhibition at the Wexner Center for the Arts, in Columbus, Ohio. Task The first project is an exercise in architectural design with an emphasis on linking design with material composition and construction thinking. The tectonic design of a single function space set in a specific context. Brief Select a project function and a project context from the list provided below. Project Function:

greenhouse street vendor bicycle station reading room bathhouse garden shed music room tea room viewing room media room aviary prayer room yoga studio massage studio urban shelter

Project Context:

street garden jetty foreshore court plaza

Process Lectures each week will expand upon and clarify the project objectives. Weekly tutorials will assist development and articulation of your concept according to the following the program:

SRD 263 Architecture 2A . 2009 Project 1 Outline

James Coulson . School of Architecture & Building . Deakin University 2

Week 1-2 Conceptual Design Select and nominate a project function and context. Research your function and context. Develop images, ideas and concepts (visually). Explore your design concept by creating massing models, dissections of the model and drawings that reveal the spatial qualities of your concept in horizontal section (plan) and vertical sections. You should be able to visually present your concepts, explore form and structure of your project. Week 3 Design Review The major component of this phase is the development of the project at nominated scales. The section is a slice view that cuts through your building envelope showing how your internal environment is related to the external environment. Thought for transition to construction is as important as the conceptual exploration of function and context. Presentation The representation of your project must comprise orthographic projections of your scheme on 6 x A3 sheets and including the following: Site plan @ 1:200 / 100 / 50 Show major features (street, garden, plaza) and your scheme (roof plan, openings, level changes etc.) Clearly show the distinction between ground and your scheme. North orientation must be shown facing vertically up the sheet. Main Floor Plan @ 1:50 / 25 Show structure, envelope, openings and level changes. Section and Elevations @ 1:50 / 25 Pay particular attention to the details that are necessary to bring out your section. Clear indication of intended materials and construction technique is desirable. Additional 2D and 3D images can be incorporated. Physical models can be brought to the reviews but should also be photographed for inclusion in the final presentation. Limitation Your project must be no larger than the volume enclosed by a 3 metre cube. Submission process Register your work in the A+B Studio on Friday between 9.30 am -10.30 am. Staff will note that you have completed your project and assign a submission stamp on the back of each of your A3 sheets. Once you have obtained the stamp, take your assignments to your group context space and pin-up the work on the boards provided in the studio. Review Program This review is for individual projects displayed in groups of individuals (3 x 5 minute presentations + 5 minutes feedback). Following reviews, 20 projects will be selected and allocated to groups formed with 6 students per group to proceed to the next project. Final presentations from Project 1 will be available to subsequent project groups.