The Nature Disconnect/Interior Shed Project – Week 2 (Development) (7)

Developing different concepts

To start the model making process, I made a small model of the basic shed shell at the scale of 1:50. I felt this would prove useful when making other models.

When developing different models I would like to keep an aspect of the simple design: whether it is simple, plain walls or a pointed roof. I have also considered coming away from the design completely to add a shock factor or to make it more eye catching in the setting.

 

Initial concepts

(1) The simple shed but with a wall and part of it’s roof removed to explore the “inside/outside” aspect of the brief and to allow any users to still feel like they are still outside when they are still sheltered.

 

 

 

 

(2) With this second model, I have experimented with different light angles and the outcomes they would have on their surroundings. The interesting shadows would also work well in natural light as they will be different throughout different times of the day.

The reflections from the foil used remind me of rippling water. The mirrored wall would also help the model fit in with the context of the landscape.

This model also explores the “inside/outside” aspect of the brief which will allow the user to spend more time outdoors.

I have made sure to include the simple apex of a typical shed to connect it to it’s roots.

 

(3) This initial concept replicates one of the models from the beginning of this module. I liked the way the shadows looked when i was taking different photos of it. The shed plays with the “inside/outside” aspect of the brief as it’s only covering one side. I will make sure if I continue with this concept I will make it face west to ensure it gets as much natural light as possible.

The roof is similar to the typical shed’s but just cut in half.

 

Biomimicry models

To follow the research I have carried out I have made some biomimicry models to also help inspire my final design.

(1) For this model, I was inspired by Zaha Hadid’s style of architecture. She allows her buildings to flow flawlessly through her use of materials and quirky shapes.

 

 

 

 

 

The gaps in the spikes allow me to explore the “inside/outside” aspect of the project.

I feel this design is quite fluid and that it would work well as a walkway to a river or as a shelter between the trees.

If I were to take this idea further, I’d look to using soft materials like aluminium or even glass to make it blend into the landscape.

(2) For the second model, I was inspired by the dolphins in the River Tay. I have used repetition to make it pleasing to the eye and make it look more like a pod of dolphins.

The arches would contrast well with the tall trees.

The largest curve is made from tracing paper to allow it to stand out and contrast with the plain white, it would also allow natural light to flow through the space. If I were to take this idea forward I would look to using metals with glass.

(3) I then explored the scales of a snake because I was interested in the details and textures of the snake the adder which resides in Tentsmuir.

These scales are made by folding, cutting and slotting rectangles of paper together. If I were to take this idea forward, I would look to using slats of metals and soft, malleable woods.