Groove: Joining of elements

Goove: Past to present

Groove: Literally

Story Telling and Diagraming

Space 1: Groove: Literally:

 Kits of parts: 2 walls, 1 column

 

Entering the space we arrive in the kitchen. An L shape counter provides ample amounts of room for food preparation as well as a bar space for eating. Moving forward throughout the space a set of three stairs running the length of the space begin to personify in a very literal way the concept of groove. Arriving at the height of the steps you are presented with two options. You may proceed further back in the space towards the private facilities used for hygiene and sleeping or you may move down another three steps to a living space that is sunken in, or “grooved” into the floor.  The bathroom and sleeping space is tucked away neatly in the back corner offer the maximum amount of privacy that the space will allow. 

 

Space 2: Groove: Grooving off an ancient arrangement. 

Kit of parts: 2 Columns, 1 Wall.

The concept for this space is an ancient arrangement of parts as seen in Greek temple facades. When viewing the space from a plan view one can Cleary see an exploded, off axis Greek temple façade composed of three main elements. These elements are a partition wall, two columns, and two steps that divide the space in half acting as a steryobate and stylobate.  When entering the space a kitchen is located adjacent to the door with a living room just off to the right. With only two steps and no walls the joint kitchen and living room provide a feeling openness and community. Flanking each side of the partition wall are sliding doors that enhance the notion of privacy in the spaces found of the opposite side of the wall.  The spaces include a bed room as well as a bath room. With only a tinted glass shower wall dividing these two spaces the same feeling of openness is continued in the private quarters of the space. 

     

Kit: Two solids

   

Design: Semester goals:

As we move forward into a new year and a new semester I have highlighted goals I would like to accomplish through out the course of this studio, as well as a few strengths as well as weaknesses that I carry as a design student.  The first goal that I would like to see carried out through this semester is a focus on holism.  I hope to gain a greater understanding of how materiality, furnishings, interiors, spaces and exteriors all relate to our study of design, as well as observing the content, or what all these things “mean” opposed to just the context, or how they appear. Another goal I would like to focus on for this semester is to approach design as both a philosophy as well as a practice. Often I find it hard to balance between doing, and producing design work verses ingesting the meaning and ideas behind what it is I am studying and trying to achieve. When thinking about my strengths and weaknesses a few come to mind. I find it difficult to really turn my eyes inward and truly evaluate my self.  I believe that one of my most valuable strengths is my passion for the field of design. The natural high I get from completing a successful project is always in the back of my mind when moving forward with a new design challenge. 

            After completing the change style indicator in class today it came as no surprise to me that I scored quite strongly in the conserver category. I often find in life as well as academics I find that I thrive in an environment full of routine and consistency. Although in many aspects this trait serves me very well as a designer it is often necessary to be unconventional and spontaneous. After taking the time to understand my strengths, weaknesses, goals, and what type of worker I am applied to design I am excited and optimistic about the challenges a new semester as and Interior Architecture will bring me.