Download - Spring 2011 Process Book
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process book: spring 2011
INT 202.05instructor: aki ishida
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 charrettebioglass wall
02 restaurantgrand central oyster bar
03 changing roomfull-scale team effort
04 multi-level retail storeviktor + rolf located at
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01 CHARRETTE
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01: CHARRETTE
assignment: research and analyze a sustainable material, then design a 12’ x 24’ wall that is informed by the properties of the material.
study model under different lighting conditions
bioglass is a durable material made from 100% recycled glass bottles. its transparency is its most notable feature, and glows under different lighting conditions.
passersby interact with the wall both directly and indirectly; on the facade side, panels that swivel on metal rods are manually movable and are subject to the customization of the users. on the other side of the wall, the skeleton of the construction is left exposed and disintegrates towards one end.
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final model of wall
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exploded axonometric view
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other side of wall showing exposed structure reflecting light off its surface
facade side of wall diffusing light from behind
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02 RESTAURANT
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02: RESTAURANT
assignment: redesign the “saloon” within the grand central terminal oyster bar
inspiration came from the abstraction of oyster farms in seas, becoming suspended wire fixtures that hang from the ceiling and direct circulation and separate traffic.
the grand central terminal is an iconic landmark, majestic and immobile through the years. at the same time, it is a place of transit, of comings and goings, of glimpses and moments.
since the oyster bar is located within, the restaurant experience cannot be divorced from the grand central experience, and so the dynamic of the terminal became the driving concept behind the design of the saloon.
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final model: without ceiling fixtures
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plan reflected ceiling plan
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view from entrance into the ‘saloon’ from inside the restaurant
furniture selections
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section: entry from grand central into the saloon via stairs
detail showing light filtering through the gaps in the folded sheets
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elevation: entrance from oyster bar into the saloon
section: facing diagonal exposed concrete wall
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03 CHANGING ROOM
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03: CHANGING ROOM
assignment: as part of a team of the 10 members of studio, design and build a full-scale changing room using recycled waste materials.
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documentation and analysis of a wide range of existing changing rooms eventually gave rise to concepts informing of the final design.
the developed changing room takes into consideration the relatinship of the human body to the surroundings. three sliding panels act as movable doors and divisions around a circular track. the circular geomtery allows for universality of approach, and is also a response to the observation that the body moves around a rotational axis when inside a changing room.
using the given materials of cardboard tubes and fabric, the tubes were sawed into rings and then stacked and bolted together, the fabric used to stretch over the rings and provide privacy.
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final full-scale mock-up
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plan
section through panels and track
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unfolded elevation: outer track
unfolded elevation: inner track
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layers of translucency build up as pieces shift and slide together. the user interacts fully with the changing room, creating different effects with the movement of panels
view into inside
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detail of assembly: bolting to allow for angled attachment between rings
fabric stretched and attached to one side of rings to create privacy
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04 MULTI-LEVEL RETAIL STORE
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04: RETAIL STORE
assignment: design a multi-level retail store located at 21 west 17th st.
the existing site is the restaurant bltfish, tucked away in the middle of a peace-ful street off of fifth avenue. for a retail store, drawing attention to the building becomes an important concept behind the final design
existing skylight at the roof of the third floor
BLT Fish (21 W 17th st)
BLT Fish sign noticeable amidst the highrise buildings.
As a smaller building tucked away into the middle of the block, the sign becomes an important way to bring attention to the restaurant.
The restaurant is situated near Fifth Ave, a location famous in New York for shopping.
However, if it were to be turned into a fashion retail store, it would find itself competing against a large number of
fashion stores that are lined up in the vicinity and have the advantage of being situated on
the main avenue.
The advantage of having a high-end retail store sitting alone among a row of traditional
buildings is that is adds an air of luxury and exclusivity and is distanced from the
mainstream.
Therefore the problem lies in bringing the initial awareness to the store.
sketches showing abstraction of the signage that eventually became a design element pro-truding from the building’s facade
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existing skylight at the roof of the third floor
view into store from exterior
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established in 1992, viktor + rolf is an amsterdam-based fashion house known for its theatrical shows and conceptual designs.
from their clothing, ideas were derived regarding structural volume contrast-ed with soft fabric. the redefinition of solidity (porous volume, voids in solids) and the exaggerated gestural moves are also characteristic of this label.
body overlay onto video stills taken from the russian doll show (f/w 1999-2000)
series of study models and diagrams exploring concepts within the design.top, from left: porous volume; voids created to filter light/air
bottom, from left: natural light filtering from the skylight throughout the entire space; preliminary space model layering fabric over solid form; sketch of atmosphere
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series of study models and diagrams exploring concepts within the design.top, from left: porous volume; voids created to filter light/air
bottom, from left: natural light filtering from the skylight throughout the entire space; preliminary space model layering fabric over solid form; sketch of atmosphere
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cutaway graphic showing the basic structural design
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transparent glass tubes rise out of the floors and ceilings and form solid masses that hang in the space like heat shimmers.
they are multi-functional elements: from the floor they form counters, clothing stands, and seating. from the ceilings they drop down to become clothing racks and changing rooms.
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detail of clothing/accessory “tables”
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collage : view into second level
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view into first floor and changing room areagaps in the second floor filter light below
view from exterior
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retail store inserted into surroundings
materials:glass tubing: derived from pushing and receding of material in the ruffles
of a dress
polished concrete: transitions from outer pavement to interior of store. mirror effect adds drama and sense of luxury, while also reflecting the sky
from the skylight
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the stair is a major gestural and spatial component that protrudes outward into the street and links all the levels together.
it also serves as a visible attraction that encourages shoppers to go to the upper levels. the constant motion of people moving up and down the central staircase is a visible part of the experience in the entire store and helps to enhance the structural gesture of the stairs.