Moving on from my initial hand drawn plan and model I started to work on a digital model of the space. To better show my space I worked on creating plan and section views using a combination of Rhino and photoshop. These programs allowed to to show clear and precise plans of the space. I... Continue Reading →
Initial Perspectives
Below are some additional renders of the bath house without any editing done of the materials, pocket forest and people. I wanted to include these to further show aspects of the space I wasn't able to include in my presentation. Entrance into changing area, showing corridor from reception into the rest of the space. Interior... Continue Reading →
Bathroom Appliances
To further explore the materiality of the space I looked into appliances that would be necessary in the bathrooms. I ended up choosing a selection from the Heirloom company that I felt matched what I was looking for. They're practical products whilst also looking beautiful in a space. All products from Heirloom Internationalhttps://heirloom.co.nz/collections There wasn't... Continue Reading →
Materials, Colour Palette and Lighting.
I wanted the colours inside the bath house to draw from the pocket forest and carry on the relation of the two in this way. The colours I've used are a mix of earthy tones - browns, greens, greys and creams/whites. The space doesn't receive a lot of natural light due to the surrounding buildings... Continue Reading →
Filter Systems and Pool Heating
The pools will be heated through a heat pump with each pool at a different temperature ranging between 30 - 40 degrees. Natural airflow will be used as ventilation. I wanted to compare the different available filter systems to find which would be the most suitable for my bath house. I looked between three main... Continue Reading →
Pepeha
Created using: https://pepeha.nz/
Te Aranga Principles
In class we looked into the Te Aranga principles and how we can incorporate these into our design. The Te Aranga principles are a set of Maori values that needs to be considered in regards to Maori and their land when designing in the public space. They help us to better understand/approach cultural issues appropriately... Continue Reading →
Site Analysis
It's important to understand the surrounding area of the site and how different environmental factors can influence the design. The site is part of a university campus and is therefore busy constantly throughout the day so it's crucial to think about how the design would be used by a large variety of people and to... Continue Reading →
Research/Inspiration
Stepwell Adalaj Stepwell - Gujarat, IndiaImage: FlickrRetrieved from: https://www.trawell.in/gujarat/ahmedabad/adalaj-stepwell Stepwells are wells or ponds where the water is reached by going down flights of stairs into the space. They are largely located in Western India but can also be found elsewhere. They were mostly built for their uses and not an aesthetic quality however many... Continue Reading →
Research/Inspiration
Karlshamn Kallbadhus- White Arkitekter (2015) Karlshamns kallbadhus -White ArkitekterRetrieved from: https://www.archdaily.com/871043/karlshamn-cold-bath-house-white-arkitekter/5913cb87e58eceeaf9000172-karlshamn-cold-bath-house-white-arkitekter-photo?next_project=no Bath Houses are a part of cultural heritage in Sweden where they also have a long tradition of sea bathing. Karlshamn Kallbadhus is situated on the southern coast of Sweden and was built in a way that enhances the surrounding nature and looks out... Continue Reading →