Individual Intent Description

The design for My Sister's House changed with each charrette that passed. After the light survey, we decided that we wanted the most windows to be on the East and West walls of the building. We also decided that the front should have the largest amount of windows, so we changed the orientation of the building so that the front was facing West. After neglecting to show the placement of the columns in our initial 1/4"=1'-0" design, we had to change the placement of some of the important parts of the interior. We were able to eliminate some of our walls since the columns separated space in a nice way by themselves. When we started to design our exterior, we really focused on the influence that the architects, artists, and designers that we researched had on us. We discussed colored tiles, windows that were very functional in terms of sight, and wanted to emphasize the embracing courtyard area with a change in vertical windows. To connect these buildings more, we created a curved walkway that provides patio area for some furniture that implies a hang-out space. After creating our moment, we realized that our ideas were not developed quite enough and that we were limiting ourselves within a space. This caused us to consider lowering the grade in the back of the building and opening up the basement so that we could create our moment outside of the building. Our horizontal bands of windows could be incorporated from our 1/8"=1'-0" model to the inside of the building where we could have weaving bands of walkways and halls and rooms. I see our project going in a direction of something unconventional and intriguing to the outside onlooker. I think that our space will be infused with emotion and have a warmth to it that is often lacking in public buildings. I am excited for the next step in this project.