THE TASK - Folie Design

CONTEXT AND EXPERIENCES

AIM: 

Design a Folie in a chosen location in Howard Smith Wharves. Provides you an opportunity to;

 -observe the site

 -analyse the context

 -propose a simple architectural installation that has a function

 -artistic investigation to find a way to communicate your message (subjective)

 -design investigation to provide a service for people (objective)

GUIDELINE:

1. Folie has to fit within 5m x 5m x 5m bounding box

2. Folie has to be at least for one person

3. Your design will be evaluated with design criteria listed below

4. You need to consider all design qualities described below

5. Your folie design should be communicated through one A1 portrait poster  (592mm x 840mm) mounted on foamcore

     

CRITERIA:

Design Concept

Strong narrative is evident to provide your own interpretation and description of folie design.  It is very important that you have a story to tell about your design.  Project statement, up to 300 words included in your poster, should help you to describe your concept but you should otherwise not rely on text to tell your story.

Site Context

Folie demonstrate a good understanding of its immediate context and beyond.  Your folie design is appropriate for the context among which it is built.  The context should include its immediate environment as well as Howard Smith Wharves at large.

Design Tectonic

Folie is designed with simple but creative use of structure and materials.  The choice of structure and materials should be considered carefully and rigorously. 

Design Function

Folie provides a unique space for users to do something.  Your folie should support a simple daily activity such as reading, resting or eating.

Design Experience

Folie provides a unique possibility for users to experience Howard Smith Wharves.  This is an extra layer to the function to induce specific sensations to people experiencing your space.  The association has to be made to an aspect of Howard Smith Wharves. 

Design Qualities

You need to communicate following aspects in your design.

1. tension and/or compression

2. heavy and/ or light

3. solid and/or void

4. bright and/or dark

5. natural/artificial

6. soft/hard

7. comfortable/disturbing

8. choice of materials (concrete, steel, timber, stone, glass + other modern materials)