Jordana Gurney
Below are some perspective views of the bath house modelled and rendered in Rhino and edited using Photoshop. Seating area looking out into the pocket forest Refreshment area and small pools looking out to pocket forest Lower level of the bath house showing the full height of the space Reception area Bathroom space Shower/changing room
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
As part of our project we've been asked to create a pocket forest to grow in what was the un-used courtyard area. There are several benefits to a pocket forest. Help control building temperature. The building is largely covered in glass meaning the sun heats up the inside with nothing to block it. Inside the... Continue Reading →
After viewing the site I knew that I wanted to dig down into the space to give myself more room. We were restricted in going upwards by the rest of the existing building above but the ground below is perfect to use. Initially in my first model I wanted to have the lower level go... Continue Reading →
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