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From observing the study model, I began to think about various activities or objects in my collages that had triangles or created a basic triangular shape. I came up with nothing until I saw the picture of a swimmer. I looked at various images of the stages of the swimming motion and it was there that I saw the triangular shapes that I tied or combined with the study model. By sketching out my various ideas, I went from a curved triangular shape to a more linear one.
Sketch 1
Sketch 2
After choosing to go with my more linear sketches and presenting them to my professors, I created the 2 hybrid models based off of some of the feedback.
Hybrid 2
For this hybrid, I had 2 separate structures to mimic the study model. The study model is made up of 2 triangles with the same angles but at different scale. For the hybrid, both structures are the same size but are at different elevations.
Hybrid 3
Hybrid 3 is the same idea as the hybrid above but instead of them being separate structures, my professor gave me the idea of combining them into one mass so I came up with the hybrid shown above.
To get a better idea of how they would look on the site, I made scaled up models and placed them on the site.
Hybrid 2: Scaled up on site
Hybrid 3: Scaled up on site with lower triangle towards the water.
Hybrid 3: Scaled up on site with higher triangle towards the water.
I think your process is great and I love hybrid 3 since I feel like it has so much potential in nailing your concept of the freestyle motions of a swimmer down to a T. You can also try to incorporate the breathing or kicking techniques that are also involved in the freestyle stroke within your circulation or window placement maybe...
ReplyDeleteBest of luck.
Sketches are really nice.
ReplyDeleteI like how the shapes interlocks. It creates a focal point where it joins. This focal point can be used to create a very interesting space. The overall height of the building seems a bit high in reference to the building beside it. It seems like a lot of a program can fit into those spaces.
ReplyDeleteDear Heriberto,
ReplyDeleteI think that now you are on the right path. I am so glad to see those last sketches. I am so happy about the Hybrid 3. I like the intersection. I would also like to give one suggestion: maybe you could try to place the first volume (the one near the water) directly on the ground. That`s how you can use it as open terrace directly on the water front, for a cafe or restaurant. And you can use the covered public space/terrace under the second volume- the one that is lifted off the ground.
So far well done, just keep up the good work :)
I like Hybrid 3 the most. It looks like it's part of the site rather than just sitting on it. Try and see if you can illustrate the person swimming in the site and coming out of it for a breath. Good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI like how you took the motion of a person swimming to form the interlocking shapes of your building. I think your next step would to be to layout some floor plans to make sure everything you want to include can fit into your spaces.
ReplyDeleteYour last hybrid really has strong elements which with minor probing I believe you can extract some beautiful works. The way that the hybrid # 2 is raised I think would create a very organic addition to the site.
ReplyDeleteReally like your diagrams and the way you explained the motion of the swimmer. Your Hybrid model 3 is very interesting and i think it has a lot of potential. I think you should also research the kicking motion of the swimmer. It can maybe develop into vertical circulation.
ReplyDeleteI also have to agree that Model 3 is going into the right path and it will be beneficial to push that option. While I understand that this is a sketch model, there are some aspects you can exploit from this study.
ReplyDeleteFirst, there is an opportunity to do something fantastic where the two volume intersect with each other. This moment can be quite an interesting space you can create. One example is to look at Herzog & de Meuron's Vitrahaus. While the project looks quite mundane house-figure extruded in different direction and stack on top of each other, what is very fascinating about this project is how interesting moments are created at every intersection of the volume.
Another is the space created by the interaction of your two volumes. Currently your model seems to be held by a column-like elements. Rather than having such pilotis condition, it will be a worth of investigation how your volume interacts with the existing ground.
While I can understand your inspiration from freestyle swimming, the arm maybe the visual element above water surface, but what allows such dynamic movement to happen is the relationship of swimmer's body to the water body.
This understanding can probably allow your identical geometry to become a bit more "informal" I believe that they can be "similar" but not "identical". Perhaps Kram/Weisshaar's Vendome series can be a good reference. Not only the volume is interesting but the "informal" spatial condition due to its relationship/organization.