Project Matrix- Project 3

Project 3

Architectural precedent: Residential Building Zug Schleife (Valerio Olgiati, 2012)

Key Concept:

The concept of this building is about the relationship of the spatiality and the geometry that involves the relationship of residents, the surrounding and nature. The extending part from the façade with an elliptical opening is seen like a ‘flying carpets’ as a decoration of the building. Also, the material of the apartment is iron oxide-pigmented concrete that demonstrates a warm atmosphere.

Selected Design element

The balcony and the façade system

How is the Key Concept Reflected in the Form of the Selected Design Element?

The extending part from the balcony and façade system involves the concept of lighting, resident and the neighbours. The ‘flying carpet’ which is the extension of the balcony from the living room side protects the private of the residents that the neighbours cannot know the interior situation. Also, the elliptical opening can allow different sunlight go through to the building.

Geometrical Description of the Shape

The building is built as a cube which the balcony is seen like expanding through the façade with a circle cutting floor.

Proposed Size: 30 cm (height) x 20-25cm (wide) x 15 cm (depth)

Material: Timer (plywood) or blue foam + clay?

Technique:

Laser cutting (for the timber), Foam cutting/ hand cutting (for the foam + clay)

Time Commitment:

Design/ drawing time: 4-5 hours

Material testing: 4-5 hours

Cutting: 8-10 hours

Gluing: 2-3 hours

Finishing: 5 hours

Extra: 10 hours

Total: ~38 hours

Cost/Budget:
Timer (plywood): $30?

Other: ~$30