When discussing my new idea with some other students, I explained how people would walk up the dune, pass the shelter and go down to the sea. Someone pointed out that my description sounds like a journey and at this point I actually thought I could create a journey which is connected to my design. This discussion really inspired me and showed me how important it is to share your ideas with others. 

I started looking at the landscapes I observed in Tentsmuir and I developed a walking journey that starts in Tayport and finishes at the Tentsmuir point. I analyzed places such as the rocky beaches or the dundes and tried to figure out how I could encourage people to observe these particular places better. By carefully incorporating architectural structures such as bridges or stairs into the environment, I wanted to create platforms or walkways that invite people to get closer to these places and observe them better. I created a map and decided that my shelter would be the end of the journey.

As I finally found a shape for my design, I started thinking about different materials I could potentially use. I decided that Scots pine wood would be the best choice for the frame and I wanted to use white metal panels for the facade. I experimented with different ways in which I could align the panels and I also messed around with different textures. For the stairs and the walkway I decided to use metal gutters that would allow the plants underneath to continue growing without getting interrupted.

Once I figured out what my final shelter should look like, I started visualizing it with axonometric and orthographic projections, which I then edited with photoshop to communicate my ideas better. This week I made a lot of progress with my design: I found a shape, I chose materials and by creating the walking journey I developed a narrative for my design.