The Nature Disconnect – Interior Design Board (3)

A2 Interior Design Board

For this board we were also asked to create ten ideas for shelters in Tentsmuir. I also included research I had done before creating models, like little temporary structures scouts and soldiers use called bivouacs (bivvys) that are lean-tos made from sticks and things that can be found on the forest floor without harming the landscape. Below I will include separate images of my models and a small description.

Models

 

“Shelter” definition: A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

This model is of a bivouac (bivvy). A bivouac shelter is any of a variety of improvised camp site or shelter that is usually of a temporary nature, used especially by soldiers, persons engaged in scouting and mountain climbing.

 

The shelter to the right is a parallelogram shape to give the person who uses is multiple angles to see from, the raised level also helps with this as it removes any obstacles from their view. I have also experimented with non-level terrain with the use of clay.

 

A wigwam: a semi-permanent domed dwelling formerly used by Native American tribes and still sometimes used for ceremonial purposes.

A typical wigwam uses three central poles, I have included some extra poles that cascade down the sides of the central poles to create a larger indoor area but it unfortunately reduces ceiling height.

 

For this model, I also experimented with a less level terrain using clay but I also looked to removing two of the walls to allow a 360 degree view of the outdoors.

 

 

 

This shelter is more of a sculpture as I haven’t made much of an enclosure to protect people from the weather.

I liked how the round structures would contrast with the tall, straight trees surrounding them. If they were made of a reflective/mirrored material they would blend into the scenery making the whole installation look as if it were from a movie.

 

 

 

I got inspiration for this model from a pillbox. A pillbox is a type of blockhouse, or concrete dug-in guard post, normally equipped with loopholes through which to fire weapons. It is in effect a trench firing step hardened to protect against small-arms fire and grenades and raised to improve the field of fire.

 

 

 

I got inspiration for this model from Peter Zumthor’s Klaus Field Chapel. It was made beginning with a wigwam made of 112 tree trunks. Upon completion of the frame, layers of concrete were poured and rammed on top of the existing surface, each around 50cm thick. When the concrete of all 24 layers had set, the wooden frame was set on fire, leaving behind a hollowed blackened cavity and charred walls.

 

This structure is a seating/shelter area inspired by fruit. I have used a pumpkin like shell and creates different legs for people to relax on if they are out of a walk with their dog or family.

 

 

The vertical aspect of this model is made up of tall triangles that reflect the simplified aspect of a pine tree. I like this because it’s more of a short rest stop than a long term shelter.

 

 

The last model explores the term “enclosure” as it is partially open. I will make sure the end point faces east to make sure that the interior gets as much sun coverage as possible.