Mid-review 1

The Beginning of the End

I have created three final schemes; one of which will become my final solution to the problem.

SCHEME ONE: Combination of previous two presentations

NEW DEVELOPMENTS:
-exploration of the "voids" existing above and below ground; what is the ideal place for the spaces to touch the ground?
-the addition now is a parasite to a corner of the existing building. The blocky forms appear as a pile in which the existing building is a part of.
-elimination of the superstructure...i feel that the "pile" of spaces can serve on their own and behave as a clear addition without the need of a superstructure.
-punches in ceilings of spaces, allowing for light to filter through all of the spaces in unique ways. each space visually connects to at least one other and these openings add to that idea

CHANGES TO COME: possible removal of walls/figuring out how to make it feel even lighter

SCHEME 2: Combination of previous two presentations with emphasis on one

NEW DEVELOPMENTS
-exploration of how the spaces sit on the site in plan and section

CHANGES TO COME: how the path connects to the four different spaces; what they look like in perspective

SCHEME 3: ENTIRELY NEW IDEA

CHANGES TO COME: i have not yet started to develop this idea more. i plan to explore what the spaces created by the "ribbon" look like. i will explore thickness of the form, how it is covered, how it determines spaces and how it connects to the ground.

Parque Cultural Valparaiso-Chile

Just came across this...a lot of its elements remind me of Bayardo's Columbarium.

Fabrication Presentation

Development of fabrication design

I combined two of my previous schemes to create the following. I am not sure if the crystal-like structure will have any sort of glass or other covering...I like it a lot as just the structure itself. I think glass will make the structures look even more like crystals and will protect visitors from the elements, but it might overheat the spaces and the structure may not have the same effect.

The structure will consume ramped spaces above and below ground, where the boxes will be stored. I am working on integrating these ramped spaces into the site.