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DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:58:03 GMT

Title: DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Authors: Bodman, Rohan

Abstract: New York needs another concert venue. One that opens onto the water. One that’s cosy in winter and breezy and cool in summer. One with lots of flexible bar and restaurant space. That’s the Music Box. In winter it’s an introspective New Yorker, rugged up against the weather. In summer it strips off and stretches out to welcome the sun, the stars and the breeze off the lake. The Music Box is always ready for a good time. It works hard so New Yorkers can play harder.

DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:41:21 GMT

Title: DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Authors: Cecil, Kate

Abstract: This semester I have designed the Tokyo Tourist Towers. This has allowed me to be creative in a way I thought never possible. With my site being located in the centre of a major and highly populated city, I decided to design a building that serves as a tourist attraction. My design provides the tourists with the experience of the Japanese culture in a contemporary setting, with a range of activities from calligraphy to tea ceremonies, lounge to restaurant and even a separate hotel to stay in while enjoying a getaway. Being two towers, each building has a unique appearance. With the river canal as a focal point of my design, I have orientated my building towards it (South facing), with all other sides being plain in appearance. The West tower, being a hotel, is vertical and symmetrical with a “man made” appearance. On the other hand, the East Tower, being full of a range of Japanese activities, is juxtaposed. With a leaning tower and some sloping floors and ceilings this tower is given the appearance of “machine made”. This is shown through the materials being glass and steel structure. Each space designed also has a unique appearance and feel. It still fascinates me how different spaces can be both distinct as well as unique from one to another. It is not until the space is created in 3D that you realise how the size, whether it is the floor area or the ceiling height, can really change the feeling of the space dramatically. An example of this is how a leaning wall can really affect the space and the way it is designed. The Tokyo Tourist Towers is linked by a central lift shaft, which not only provides a stable structure but also a connection point that links the two contrasting buildings together. My design then becomes not just two separate building towers but one building in a whole.

DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:39:57 GMT

Title: DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Authors: Chow, Vincent Che Cheng

Abstract: Located in Madrid, my building plays on the idea public and private. The main function of the building is to provide a quiet, inconspicuous place to stay for the rich. There is also a very exclusive bar with very grand steps which are the main attraction of the bar area. Guests will can sit, socialise and drink while looking at the the under and above sea level of the canal. There is also a restaurant that is aimed for the public. This restaurant contributes to the revenue made by the building. The facade is of stone on the street facing side and of glass on the canal facing side.

DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:38:27 GMT

Title: DESA1002 'Continuous City'

Authors: Rodrigues, Ruben

Abstract: Dubrovnik City is a Croatian city located on the Adriatic Sea. Its characteristics range from great historic buildings to various cultural foods and annual events. One of the main characteristics that I found interesting was the costal sea fronts that surround most of the city. Therefore I decided to implement this main aspect into my design. I found that if I could relate the site with the surrounding ocean it would not only identify this new space but it would not differentiate much more to the other beautiful local buildings. I incorporated the ocean by having a pool facility that provided both relaxation and comfort.