I think because of Sketchup my ideas became more and more abstract and I moved away from the standard shed form that I originally wanted to use for my design. I removed parts of the walls and of the roof to open the space up and to connect it better with its surroundings. That way I wanted to respond to the Inside- Out brief and let the surrounding be part of my design.

While trying to find a form I messed around with different shadows from plants and objects that I photographed in Tentsmuir forest. I originally thought these experiments would give me ideas that could influence the shape of the shed, however it turned out that I found inspiration for materials and textures instead. 

Shadow

I developed the concept Bridge to the sea during this week, this idea was definitely inspired by the various sketch up models I made before. My idea was it, that the two parallel walls would frame the view and the roof would look like a bird flying around on the beach. The stairs and the walkway would bring people down to the beach.

At the end of the week I decided to return to Tentsmuir in order to find a place where I could potentially place my design and to get some more inspiration. I found a dune close to the Tentsmuir point and the observations I made changed my design again. I adapted it to the shape of the Dune and I decided that I want to create a temporary structure which influences the surrounding environment as less as possible and can be removed without leaving any trace behind. 

After my visit in Tentsmuir I developed Gateway to the Sea, the idea was similar to my previous concept but I changed the shape of the shelter and switched the stairs with a ladder.

This week I simplified my design and I also moved away from the standard shed form. With Gateway to the Sea I finally found an idea that I wanted to develop further.