Minima Model

Here is my Minima Model... i built it so tha you could take it apart and see the interior as a section....

Minima Sections

These are the sections of my design.. You can see all the facilities inside, and the use of the angled panels creating minimal space.

Here are the final drawing of my Minimal design... I hand drew them, scanned them and then used photoshop to add the colour. The black parts on the exterior are solar panels, to maximise sustainability. I chose to incorporate a roof that acted as a water catchment, with a tank situated at the back to store the water..

My design is fully demountable, self contained and sustainable, following the last tablinum assignment.

Minima

Here is where i came up with my design ideas. I drew lots of different ideas onto paper but this was the final design i came up with. It incorporates a few angled panels creating rooms within, and spaces that are minimal.... You can see in the plan above the positioning of the rooms.

useful info for everyone doing tropical site

Hey all copacabanaites, for those groups that have the tropical site, this info will prob be useful.
the data is taken from darwin (closest to site) and is the average from about 60 years of data. if you want more in depth info check out www.bom.gov.au


Statistics
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Mean maximum temperature (°C)
31.8
31.4
31.9
32.7
32.0
30.6
30.5
31.3
32.5
33.2
33.2
32.6
32.0
Mean minimum temperature (°C)
24.8
24.7
24.5
24.0
22.1
19.9
19.3
20.4
23.0
25.0
25.3
25.3
23.2

Rainfall
Mean rainfall (mm)
420.4
362.7
323.8
101.7
21.0
2.0
1.3
5.4
15.3
68.5
140.4
246.2

Other daily elements
Mean number of clear days
0.6
0.7
2.0
6.1
12.2
16.4
17.6
19.1
15.3
9.1
3.6
1.0
103.7
Mean number of cloudy days
24.0
21.5
19.8
11.4
6.3
3.8
3.4
2.7
3.2
5.6
11.4
20.1
133.2

9 am conditions
Mean 9am temperature (°C)
28.0
27.7
27.6
27.4
25.6
23.3
22.8
24.4
26.9
28.7
29.2
28.8
26.7
Mean 9am relative humidity (%)
81
83
82
74
65
60
60
65
68
69
72
76
71
Mean 9am wind speed (km/h)
11.2
10.9
8.8
10.3
13.4
14.5
12.7
10.5
8.9
8.7
8.6
9.8
10.7

3 pm conditions
Mean 3pm temperature (°C)
30.2
30.0
30.5
31.7
31.2
29.8
29.5
30.2
31.2
32.0
31.9
31.2
30.8
Mean 3pm relative humidity (%)
70
72
67
52
43
38
37
41
47
52
58
65
54
Mean 3pm wind speed (km/h)
17.7
18.3
16.3
16.5
16.9
16.1
17.0
18.8
20.7
19.8
17.5
17.4

Minima Design

These are my final posters and model for the Minima project. I based my design around the notion of compact space and discovered the game 'tetris' to be a perfect metaphor for this idea. I created the initial design for my building out of cubic lollies in the shape of tetris pieces and used the materials (mirror, timber and glass) to create an interesting space formed from shapes, shadows and refelctions.

Each piece of the building can be taken appart, either to be re-arranged into a new space or a cube for easy transportation. (As demonstrated on the poster)

This is the sectional model in context for my design. (Minus the roof) Each appliance is inbuilt into a particular piece of the structure. This allows for easy assembly and transportation, as well as eliminating clutter.

Minima

PLAN
This final of this plan, seen above was drawn
freehand from a ruled draft. Once all freehand
lines were drawn it was rendered using Copic
markers and technical pens. The look these two
medias give when put together in this way
gives a really raw and organic representation of
the work, giving a 2D piece another dimension
in shading and colour.

SECTION
This section really shows the integral part
of my design, being that it actually weaves
through the branches of a deciduous tree.
This section also shows the cladding, something
which the sectional model did not allow for.

MODEL
The model showed, similar to the section shows the tree as an integral part of the design. Also, as a physical model it allows a full representation of the actual form of the model and the way it is integrated into the tree and works as one combined structure. The model was created using balsa wood and black foam board. The tree was assisted in becoming a more structural member to the model by stabilizing branches with string and strong glues such as liquid nails.

SITE / CLADDING SKETCH
Due to my model not showing the complete look of my design, as the cladding was omitted, I felt the need to represent the design as a whole through a drawing. So with the collaboration of the two above pictures, a site photo with the waterfront and tree as well as a model photo from the same angle, I was able to create the full scene in which my design is actually to sit, as seen to the left.

hey guys me and Claire White only have two members in our group so if any one interested to join let us know. jdd@deakin.edu

tablinum

this was my design for the tablinum project. i tackled the brief with the intention to use as little space and material as possible. i discovered that employing the use of a corner could enable me to do this. another factor i wanted to tacke was privacy within the space without making it an enclosed space. after palying around with some ideas i discovered that the location of my proposed design could help me achieve this and thus i chose to place the tablinum beneath the stairs on the lower level as my study of human traffic within the campus revaeled that that end of the capus is not as frequented as some of the main and central areas. overall i was satisfied with my design. what are your thoughts and suggestions for future projects?

Project 2: Minima

Poster 1: Plan, Sections & Construction

Poster 2: Research & Development



Model: Top View of Design




Model: Section View of Design




Model: Top View of Section

My design for Minima was inspired by a lamp shade seen in 'Melbourne Home Design & Living' magazine (issue 4). The form of the design is not only used in the walls but continued in the roof that creates different ceiling heights inside the space. The design is created in such a way that the interior is minimal while the exterior has the appearance of being larger due to the projecting timber panels. Privacy is achieved inside by the wet area not through the use of a door, but instead I used panels placed at different angles to achieve privacy. This is also achieved outside by the entrance being also hidden by the panels being positioned on different angles. Privacy is increased by there being no windows in the walls, instead having the natural light coming from skylights in the roof. The structure is designed around the trees of the site. The structure is relocatable by the panels slotting into each other.

My thoughts on the project was that it was a good project to do as it forced you to strip back your the space you designed to the bare essentials. By doing this it really made me realise just how much extra, unneeded space is built into homes today. I liked the way that I have created a minimal space inside, but on the outside, the space seems larger than it actually is. I would have liked to have developed this idea further as I beleive that there are some unresolved issues in the design. Some of the unresolved issues are the positioning of the skylights and if they would allow enough light to enter the space, the different angled roof creates problems with water run off, as there are places on the roof where the water would pool, and I would have liked to have pushed the design at a sustainability level, as the angled panels could have been positioned so that they act as shading devices, etc.

Project 1: Tablinum

Poster 1-Plan & Sections



Poster 2-Development

My thoughts on the project: I am happy with the private yet public space that I have created, as the space is private, but not enclosed, which was my original intention. The sleeping area is blocked from view to create a private space, but the study area is more open for a more public space. But I am unhappy with the amount of light that would enter the space as it would probably be too much light to sleep with. This comes back to my choice of site.

Minima Final Posters

These are my final posters for the Minima project. I think i achieved my goal for this project fairly well with the design. My first concepts and initial thoughts developed from an idea in my head into a final design in which i am happy with.
What do you think??

Minima Final Design

This is showing how my final design will actually transform. My initial idea came from the cube type of form and tried to combine that with a minimal space. I wanted the design to be able to move and be manipulated so it can be easily moveable. As this picture shows how in moves inside and also up and down to make a smaller final space.



These are some final interior rendered views showing what the design would look like on the inside. I have tried to combine areas on depending on what they are used for. This helped the functionality and minimizes space.

The idea of having a bunk bed was to once again to maximize space, by using space that would otherwise would be useless. The ladder to the bed was integrated into the design as well as the shower and toilet as they both have also been created as part of the design.

Minima Final Posters

photo's of minima

Alrighty photo's of my minima model
exterior shot, not giving away the access into the building, to provide a bit more privacy in such a public place
This one is showing how the timber joists fan out around the central water feature, and the layout of the interior.

Minima - Final Posters

Minima

Development and research for minima.

Final design and poster for my Minima. The wall of the central wet area is in fact a water tank, so that inside the wall the water is stored, and the materiality of the walls is transparent, thus you are able to see how much water you have left. Also the band of windows going around the form have been calculated for my eye level when sitting down, to maximise the view and natural light were it is needed at the study area.