lördag 22 mars 2014
torsdag 20 mars 2014
Plans, Sections, Poster
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torsdag 13 mars 2014
Client Research, Japan, Tsunami
Basically everyone is affected by a tsunami from private sector to public sector. The entire area is affected yet military and medical personnel might receive evacuation early to assist with ongoing event.
Urban or rural location does not matter as a tsunami can affect a large area there is probably a bit off both affected during an event such as that.
Most of the structures affected would be small housing, residential housing. The larger buildings are usually situated further inland and are less likely to be heavily damaged or destroyed yet the inhabitants of large residential buildings are just as affected by shortage of food and drinking water.
In the event that i choose a nuclear power plant was compromised from the earthquake that happened right before the tsunami and thus posed a rather large hazard for residents in the area as radiation started leaking into the environment. The earthquake created the tsunami and in turn could have spiked a chain reaction of catastrophic events. Luckily the power plant held but it was close.
Japanese culture has different dining areas traditionally. It is a room made solely for eating and has a short table without chairs. The room is also clad in carpet.
There are often sliding door that aren't very secure but yet serve as a divider for public and private space that can be implemented on my model.
Japan climate can vary from cold to hot so there would definitely be some kind of heating system as well as an optional cooling system for summers.
Climate varies from tropical in the south to cool temperature in the north.
As far as culture Japan is very modern and have a rapidly changing culture, a teenager in Japan might not have the same culture as an older citizen.
Traditional dining hall has carpet and pillows to sit on instead of chairs, with a low table.
Gardens are a very important aspect of the architecture often influenced by the zen buddhism.
Urban or rural location does not matter as a tsunami can affect a large area there is probably a bit off both affected during an event such as that.
Most of the structures affected would be small housing, residential housing. The larger buildings are usually situated further inland and are less likely to be heavily damaged or destroyed yet the inhabitants of large residential buildings are just as affected by shortage of food and drinking water.
In the event that i choose a nuclear power plant was compromised from the earthquake that happened right before the tsunami and thus posed a rather large hazard for residents in the area as radiation started leaking into the environment. The earthquake created the tsunami and in turn could have spiked a chain reaction of catastrophic events. Luckily the power plant held but it was close.
Japanese culture has different dining areas traditionally. It is a room made solely for eating and has a short table without chairs. The room is also clad in carpet.
There are often sliding door that aren't very secure but yet serve as a divider for public and private space that can be implemented on my model.
Japan climate can vary from cold to hot so there would definitely be some kind of heating system as well as an optional cooling system for summers.
Climate varies from tropical in the south to cool temperature in the north.
As far as culture Japan is very modern and have a rapidly changing culture, a teenager in Japan might not have the same culture as an older citizen.
Traditional dining hall has carpet and pillows to sit on instead of chairs, with a low table.
Gardens are a very important aspect of the architecture often influenced by the zen buddhism.
Changes
The older text refers to home at multiple times as a construct or building. It is also often mentioned in context of safekeeping and defending it. More as a base need than a feeling. A territory that was more like a bunker than an actual home whilst the more modern text talks about different aspects and functions of a home rather than the base need of a safe place to reproduce, groom etc.
Porteus has an abundance of valid points in his text but lack the modern way of thinking of a home. Not to blame him since he is from a different era this is to be expected.
Mallet on the other hand focuses on a multitude of subjects which makes the definition of a home rather broad and it is at times hard to follow, especially when it reaches the point of ideal homes and the essence of home rather than its physical aspects.
The changes are obvious yet they both relate heavily to each other in the sense of some core beliefs of what a home should be to you.
The refugee or haven point is made by both authors along with other core points of what a home should supply you with. The definition of what a home is, is somewhat contested though.
Porteus has an abundance of valid points in his text but lack the modern way of thinking of a home. Not to blame him since he is from a different era this is to be expected.
Mallet on the other hand focuses on a multitude of subjects which makes the definition of a home rather broad and it is at times hard to follow, especially when it reaches the point of ideal homes and the essence of home rather than its physical aspects.
The changes are obvious yet they both relate heavily to each other in the sense of some core beliefs of what a home should be to you.
The refugee or haven point is made by both authors along with other core points of what a home should supply you with. The definition of what a home is, is somewhat contested though.
Quotes
In my first definition i would like to mention that i believe that home does not need to be a physical location.
The homo sapiens have a multitude of different cultures and throughout history many groups of people have been nomads and there have always been major people migration due to natural disaster, war or starvation.
A home is mentioned to be more than a house, an apartment but in the end it always comes down to a structure. I believe this to be too blunt, too definitive. We need a larger scope of what a home can be and what purpose it fills. There are old sayings "Home is where the heart is" pointing out that you can not choose your home and it does not need to be a structure. It can be family, country or even a singular person.
J. Douglas Porteus "Geographical Review, Vol. 66, No. 4.(Oct, 1976),pp.390
To me the first definition of home is:
A sense of belonging with something that is associated to you. Something that you can not choose neither can it choose you. It just sort of becomes your home, whether you spend a large amount of time there or not.
For my second definition I wanted to make use of the 'Journey' aspect of a home,
J. Douglas Porteus "Geographical Review, Vol. 66, No. 4.(Oct, 1976),pp.387
I am interested in the way J. Douglas uses the home as a return point, a rendez-vous for your journey where you can recuperate and relax. Still he refers to it more as a structure than an individual or group. I believe home as a return point is very correct. You yourself might even have a thought that if things get rough "You can always go home", get help or just go home to try and make sense of it all.
My second definition would therefore be:
Home is like an anchor or harbor. It is a return point to your journey. The constraints it puts upon you is partially what increases its value. A home comes with obligations and demands. It can not be neglected or disregarded as this might end in you losing your home. Your home must be considered when taking hard decisions and it always serves as an anchor, keeping you safe, giving you a place to go when all is lost.
For my third definition I want to talk about home as a concept rather than an achievable thing.
"References to the symbolic potency of the ideal or idealized home recur
throughout home literature. For example, Tucker (1994) suggests that ‘most
people spend their lives in search of home, at the gap between the natural
home [conceived as the home environment conducive to human existence, i.e.
dry land] and the particular ideal home where they would be fully fulfilled’.
This may be a confused search, a sentimental and nostalgic journey for a lost
time and space. It may also be a religious pilgrimage or ‘search for a Promised
Land.’ One’s ‘actual home tends to be our best approximation of our ideal
home, under a given set of constraining circumstances’ (184)."
-Shelley Mallet, Understanding home: a critical review of
the literature, 2004.
In regard to the quote i want to talk about the "Dream Home" the concept that people keep searching for. The structure many attempt to build and or purchase and make. A dream home serves to be the place that is entirely designed for you and your needs. When mentioned it seems kind of selfish, absurd really. Something or someone entirely dedicated to you and your needs. Is that really something we want? I can understand the material bit where you want a living space devoted to you but home incorporates so much more, country, family and friends. We do want them to be devoted to us but not on the level of what we want our building to be. Family and friends lose their value if the have to fulfill all your needs and heed to your will. Is a dream home really ideal. If a dream home is to be reflected on every level is not a dream home absurd. Do we need a split definition of dream home and dream house. I believe we do.
torsdag 6 mars 2014
Site Project 1
I've decided to go with Japan's 2011 Tsunami as a template for my site.
Japan was plagued by and earthquake followed by a tsunami causing floods and unstable soil along with several other catastrophic natural events.
The container I aim to design will be have to accustom to several factors that applied during the aftermath of the 2011 Tsunami.
Here are some pictures illustrating some of the severe living conditions residents were faced with.
I aim to design a container able to withstand these conditions and offer a home to residents who might have lost theirs.
Japan was plagued by and earthquake followed by a tsunami causing floods and unstable soil along with several other catastrophic natural events.
The container I aim to design will be have to accustom to several factors that applied during the aftermath of the 2011 Tsunami.
Here are some pictures illustrating some of the severe living conditions residents were faced with.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/100022/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_T%C5%8Dhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami
Shipping Architecture
Future Shack
Architect: Sean Godsell
Positive aspects:
- Affordable, cost efficient
- Self reliant ( Solar powered )
- Roof design, Ensuring protecting in heavy downpour
- Foldable furniture, Table, Bed etc.
Negative aspects:
- Wind protection needs improving, Roof can act as "umbrella" lifting the structure off ground.
-Extended living, the design is smart and cheap but if a family has to stay fro and extended time I imagine the living area and lack of interior design will prove stressful.
http://www.residentialshippingcontainerprimer.com/Future%20Shack
http://architectureau.com/articles/future-shack/
Luxurious Container
Architect: Adam Kelkin
Positive Aspects:
- Comfortable Living
- Extended stay is not a problem
- Folding system to increase living area
Negative:
- Lack of protections against elements: Wind, Rain & ground f.e
- No roof or usage of that area.
- Heavy in terms of shipping you might want to consider a lighter structure to ensure that they can be shipped.
Architect: Sean Godsell
- Affordable, cost efficient
- Self reliant ( Solar powered )
- Roof design, Ensuring protecting in heavy downpour
- Foldable furniture, Table, Bed etc.
Negative aspects:
- Wind protection needs improving, Roof can act as "umbrella" lifting the structure off ground.
-Extended living, the design is smart and cheap but if a family has to stay fro and extended time I imagine the living area and lack of interior design will prove stressful.
http://www.residentialshippingcontainerprimer.com/Future%20Shack
http://architectureau.com/articles/future-shack/
Luxurious Container
Architect: Adam Kelkin
- Comfortable Living
- Extended stay is not a problem
- Folding system to increase living area
Negative:
- Lack of protections against elements: Wind, Rain & ground f.e
- No roof or usage of that area.
- Heavy in terms of shipping you might want to consider a lighter structure to ensure that they can be shipped.
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