On Tuesday we did an individual mapping exercise to help consolidate our ideas. Below is my mind map/flow chart of ideas I am exploring in my work.
This allowed me to start thinking about key terms and ideas that are communicated and influence my work. Below is an image of my list of thoughts and key terms and ideas.
After putting these ideas and thoughts on to paper, we were put into breakout groups where we discussed our mind maps and ideas. I took this opportunity to get some feedback and ideas on how I could move forward with my work as I have been struggling to see how I could develop my idea and design.
I mentioned that I had consider some kind of bench, to create a public feel in the space. It was mentioned that possibly a traditional bench would not be beneficial to my key ideas. It was iterated that sitting down on something such as a bench encourages a horizontal eye-line, more so than that of standing up. It was suggested to design a seating space that allows people to sit and look up, that similar of places such as Stardome.
Another point raised was the walls. They come across as plain and there is a lack of connection between the ceiling and the floor. It was suggested that I have an interactive aspect to my walls as my design is an experiential installation. This would also influence movement and actions within the space and would create positive interactions with the space and the other occupants of the space.
Another suggestion was creating some kind of interaction with the ceiling material. I want the space to have movement as well as the people passing though it and an important part of my design is connecting the public with the space. Not only is a connection made by allowing interaction between the occupants and the main feature of the space, but it also encourages people to look up and consider their movements and actions within the space.
One point that I have been struggling with is by colour palette and choice of colour in the space. Since the beginning of this project, my focus has been on the colour applied by shadow, light and reflection of surroundings. With this said, having artificial lighting forces me to choose and by not making a choice, I am making a decision on colour. A suggestion made by my group was to consider the site colour palette as it already exists. Although my design is not solely based around the history of the site, I do want to allow it to influence some of my decisions as my design won’t exist by itself without any context, impact or consideration of the past, present and future of the site. This is definitely something I will look into and the mood and atmosphere it will create in the space. I also need to define the exact mood I am wanting to create.
A design suggested by one of my group members to have a look at was the Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku main entrance in Tokyo, Japan designed by Japanese architect, Hiroshi Nakamura.
What I like about this design is the way it incorporates reflection and angles to distort, manipulate and confuse light, image and colour. This is a similar affect to my approach by creating form and volume with the reflective film.
Spatial Design by Ciara 