This week I made a new model to fit into the site model. I also explored some new ideas in this model. I changed my entrance to the north side of the basement (Mount St) where I put a ramp leading down from the above street (below right). I decided on just putting a ramp to allow people in wheelchairs to access the bathhouse easily. The reason why I chose the layout of the ramp that I did was because I wanted to utilise the outside space and make the movement flow into the building. I also want to explore more with what I can do with this entry space.
I also added in this design a water wall (below left). This is a divider between the pool area and the changing and refreshments area. This is a device that is attached to the ceiling and disperses a stream of water down to the ground. The reason why I put it along the whole width of the basement was because I wanted it to act as a way or people to cleanse their bodies before entering the pool and after the pool.
In this design I also moved the refreshments table to where my original entrance into the basement was. I also added a window above the station to allow as much natural light into the space as possible. The pocket forest stops a lot of natural light getting into the low lying space so lighting is something I really have to consider. I want to further develop this refreshment space to make it more interesting and enjoyable.
One other alteration I made to the space was opening up the north wall at the far end of the space (above center). This opening allows the forest to flow into the space and also allows the guests to fully experience the forest. This is one of the best ways I can bring merge the forest and the bathhouse. The space next to the pool and directly in front of the opening is gong to be used for a relaxing seating are. I want to look further into how I can make this a design feature in the space, not just some loungers and a table.
Spatial Design by Ciara 