REPRESENTATION II PORTFOLIO PATRICIA FAGILDE

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Window Research

Mashrabiya (Islamic Culture)Rose Window (European Culture- Gothic Architecture)

Teahouse Documentation Site PlanPlanSection AElevation ASection BElevation BConstruction Details 1-2Construction Details 3-4Exploded View DetailExploded View of TeahousePerspective APerspective B

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Design Intervention Sketches

Sketches of Possible ActivitiesSketches of Origin of Floating House IdeaSketches of Possible Teahouse Modification

Design Intervention Documentation

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Window Research

Mashrabiya (Islamic culture)

The Mashrabiya originated from 12th century Baghdad. They are projected windows enclosed with carved wood latticework, composed of lathe turned wooden sections called bobbins, in complex patterns. The carved wood latticeworks, allowed anyone looking from the inside out to be able to view the outside while remaining unseen, by those on the outside, thereby retaining privacy for the occupants of the buildings. The complex patterns, that were sometimes even calligraphy from the Koran, created unique and fascinating silhouettes when the window was against the light. The Mashrabiya was even often used in Mosques to filter out the intense sunlight and create a cool and beautifully shaded interior for prayer and meditation. Within the interior the window basically represents a giant latern with shafts of sunlight and shadow tracing ornamental patterns on the floors and walls. The patterns are so detailed and created with the utmost care and attention that it allowed the creation of art whenever the light struck the window.

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Rose Window (European culture- Gothic Architecture)

The Rose window allows the creation of an almost heavenly light to be experienced within the interior of a building. The windows originated during the Romanesque period (10th century). They became a characteristic of gothic churches during the 12th century, due to the beautiful aura it creates within a room. The window consists of a tracery of a series of radiating forms, each of which is tipped by a pointed arch at the outside of the circle. It is often glazed with stained glass that displays aspects such as, the medieval calendar year, the virtues and vices, the saints and so on. Many authors believe that the rose window is a mandala, which represents the, “expression of human aspiration towards whole-ness and coherence.” The manipulation of the tracery and stained glass, to create a flower where each petal consists of a message, combined with the glow and play of light that occurs when the glass is exposed to light sends anyone who admires this window into a state of deep meditation and calmness. It is almost a glimpse of heaven to experience this beautiful and peaceful glow that also emphasizes and compliments the messages on the glass.

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Teahouse DocumentationArchitect: David JamesonLocation: Bethesda, MD, USAMateriality: Steel, Glass & Wood

Site Plan 1:200

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Plan 1:50

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Elevation A 1:50

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Elevation B 1:50

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Elevation B 1:50 Construction Details 1:20

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Wooden Column

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Construction Details 1:20

Steel Rectangular Frame

Bolts

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Exploded View Detail - Connection of Steel Rectangular Frame

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Exploded View of Teahouse

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Design Intervention Sketches

A teahouse can be a place where you reflect and meditate while drinking tea in a very peaceful and calm manner.

Meditation places along with yoga retreats and so on are also linked to these same qualities of peace and tranquility, hence my design intervention aim is to combine these three places into one area of complete tranguility only to promote a peaceful environment

Sketches of Possible Activities

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The base of the original tea house resembles a boat hence an idea of placing the new design on a lake originated. The idea of a lake also fits with the initial idea of peace and tranguility. The lake would have to be secluded and not very crowed, hence Lake Alexandrina in Canterbury 7999, New Zealand was a perfect match, as it overshadowed by the much larger Lake Tekapo next to it, hence it does not get crowded and it is still very beautiful and peaceful.

Sketches of Origin of Floating “House” Idea

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Elongate both ceiling and floor, and inverse them to make the floor longer than the ceiling, thus creating a better balance for a floating “house” and providing more space for the meditation and yoga. As well the steel is changed to wood as it is a more appealing material for a meditation area and less heavy, which is more efficient for a floating “house.”

A glass fence added is used on the top instead of a wooden or metal fence to allow the view to be experienced fully without any obstructions. The new design is to have a support from the existing rectangular frames (which have been changed to wood as it is more appealing aesthetically and as well more practical for a floating “house”) using wire rope, commonly used on bridges for support, to give the illusion of hanging.

Sketches of Possible Teahouse Modification

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“Exploded” walls and ceiling, allowing the blend between exterior and interior to be blurred. As well, allowing for the top part to actually hang from the wooden rectangular frames. Additionally, the framing for the glass is changed to aluminium as it is lighter then steel, and a few wooden walls are added to give the structure a more solid and stable feel.

Sketches of Possible Teahouse Modification

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A chimney added to create the unity between the top and bottom of the design, and it’s material choice is glass thereby allowing the path of the smoke from the “fire pit” (an interior fire pit is available in the structure where the cushion used to be) to be witnessed and experienced. Furthermore, a ladder is attached to one of the wooden walls leading to a trap door on the top structure, thereby allowing access to the top floor for activities such as yoga, or merely to enjoy the view.

Two options seemed to be appropriate to create the floating “house”, large cemented structures leading to the bottom of the lake or using a mixture of cement and styrofoam (commonly used for floating “houses”) that allows the structure to actually float. Given the fact that Lake Alexandrina is about 732m deep the option latter option is more suitable.

Ladder follows a slope to allow easier climbing

Aluminium frame

Trap door

Sketches of Possible Teahouse Modification

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A bridge is required to allow access to the design hence a bridge using the same elements as the design structure is designed. As well, since the design is actually floating, an anchor needs to be used to keep it in place thus a design of a steel frame that anchors on to the side where the bridge connects, keeping the design in place is created. Further-more, instead of having the meditation area on the design floor an extension is created that allows more privacy for meditation. Lastly, a planter system to add to the aesthetics of the design a planter system is integrated on the wooden rectangular frames to allow creepers to be planted and eventually cover the frames making it more aesthetically pleasing.

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Sketches of Possible Teahouse Modification

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Design Intervention DocumentationStudent: Patricia FagildeLocation: Lake Alexandrina,Canterbury 7999, New ZealandMateriality: Wood, Glass, Aluminium, Cement with Styrofoam & Steel

Site Plan 1:250

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Elevation A 1:100

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Construction Details 1:20

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Construction Details 1:10

Wooden Rectangular Frame

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Wire Rope

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Steel Frame

Wire Rope

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Exploded View Detail - Meditation Area

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Exploded View of Design Intervention

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Perspective View A

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Perspective View B

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