wonderment and ornate

pattern perception

the pattern i designed( the second image) was inspired by a traditional victorian seamless pattern. in my pattern i took an image of the urban landscape and flipped the image on the horizon and then vertically flipped the image on each row.

the xy generation

the x generation aka "the baby bust generation" or "the 13th generation"
people in this group:
-have a high affinity for technology
-are fast spending
-more impressed by personal style
-move easily from one employer to the next

the y generation or "the millannials"
are a cohort or group of people born after the x generation.
-born between 1974-1980
-more experience of family break down
-high divorce rates
-tech savvy
-instant gratification in the work field
-casual
-masters of multitasking

repurposing former industrial buildings

repurposing abandoned industrial buildings into urban housing has become increasingly popular over the years not only because of its affordability, but also because of the potential that these abandoned buildings have to become so much more. repurposing buildings allows us to preserve historic sites, create housing for people and minimize the amount of waste we would make if we were building a house from scratch.

this one's for you love

just thought i would post this sketch i did for someone who's really special to me.

A place to dine: rhythmic compound

table sketch model

chair specification and axonometric view of table

wall section

floor plan and reflected ceiling plan

A place to bathe: passage of release

bathing space model

schedule

wall section

elevation

section elevation

reflected ceiling plan

floor plan of spa

The roman bathing idea of transitioning from a hot bath(caldarium) to a warm bath(tepidarium) and then finally a cold bath(frigidarium) is what inspired the ideas for my bathing place. for me, the act of transitioning from different pools is a reflection of feelings i wanted the bathers to experience. when the bathers enter the first bath they overcome by a sense of confinement because the room as well as the bath is small and designed to fit one person. this bath is sybolic of how the wheelchair bound bathers feel.
the second bath is longer, yet still gives the feeling of confiement. the width of the second bathing area forces the bather to proceed forward into the next bathing area. when the bather reaches the end of the pool he/she can either proceed to the last pool or turn into the dresing/restrooms on either sides.
the final bathing area is a large room with glass floor to ceiling windows, as well as a toughend glass ceiling, which evokes a sense of freedom. the ramp within the bathing area allows the bather to circulate the pool.
the over all materials within the space are kept to a minimum so that the bather focuses less on the surroundings and focus more on themselves.