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.
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.
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