FLUSH project

SHED HEAD project

Development for SHED HEAD

 For my Shed design, I chose to create more of a shelter than a shed, so I took a large bed sheet and put a fan underneath it, so that it created shapes - like so:

 The shapes created were very helpful with my development for this project, and I plan to do research like this again for future projects.

The Water Cube, Beijing

This is the modification of the Olympic swimming pool in Beijing. Firstly, its absolutely crazy! I love the giant jelly fish suspended from the ceiling. It's very playful, and Chinese people tend to like things like this, such as the world famous brand Hello Kitty, and this makes me think of that type of product. This is such a good idea to reinvent a very iconic space, so that it doesn't have the seriousness of the Olympics, but still keeps the importance, but adds a playful touch.

Below is a photo of the exterior of the pool. The lighting was done by Arup lighting, a large firm of engineers and designers who create weird wacky and wonderful lighting designs all over the world.

Richard Meier and architects

Richard Meier has always been a favorite of mine. I really enjoy the ways he uses natural lighting and clean white stone. I have been to the Ara Parcis museum on an ancient history trip to Rome, last year. I was amazed by how he uses vents and slanted gaps in his ceilings to allow as much natural light in as possible, there were no artificial lights withing the main space of the museum, and it was so light and bright. Below is a photo of the museum full of Valentine dresses. I like how vibrant the red dresses are withing the clear natural space.

The Jubilee Church is my all time favorite building. Unfortunately I have not been there to experience the space, but I will one day. I love the shape of the curved walls, not too harsh or too soft. Light will fall down the shafts created by the slanted beams on the ceiling, into the space, so there is little need for artificial lighting, except the evenings.

I especially like the simplicity of the designs of Richard Meier + co, white walls and glass, this is a obvious trait in every building by the group. Very modern and timeless.

Below is an early drawing by the architect of the church.