Studio Seminar Discussion, 05.03.2018
Hello.
Every Monday, and occasionally on Tuesdays too, we have a group get-together with one (or two) of our lecturers, and we have a discussion about either our modules, or a specific aspect of our projects. We often have some stimulative exercises that we do (which are sometimes scary, often fun, but always useful), or we simply chat about what requirements there are and what we need to remember.
I always find these particularly useful, as working individually on a project comes with the risk of getting distracted by a specific design challenge that you're facing, and forgetting (even for just a moment) the bigger picture. As a result, these meetings help me regain my focus and refresh my perspective upon the whole project. I often like to take notes during these studio sessions - writing things down helps me remember what is important.
Here are my notes taken during our seminar session this week. They may not make a lot of sense on their own like that, but they do hold a great deal of crucial information for the development of my project in this second half of our last term of university.
Studio Seminar Discussion Notes
Can you design a concept? Can you interpret that concept with a series of drawings that a client could understand and say “yes, I want to go ahead with that”?
Design one or two areas in much greater detail. That gives an indication of what the rest of the space is going to be - what it is going to be like. Design in more depth.
Take a concept and fully specify a specific area.
In terms of budget (though not essential to keep in mind for this particular project) think about around 3,000 - 4,000£/square meter.
About out modules
3018 - It includes the contextual research and development process, in the form of a sketchbook, digital blog and feasibility report.
3019 - designing the concept for the whole building. It’s got to make sense.
What kind of [furniture piece]? How is it going to work? Details build up into the general picture. What is the logic behind this scheme?
Interpret and illustrate the concept.
Design-focused research.
Putting the magnifying glass over your idea/concept/design.
General arrangement drawings, axonometric drawings, perspectives, models.
The full scheme should not be too sketchy.
1/2/3/4 areas of designing in depth.
Choose your detail area by the 13th March.
Storyboard - what is the story that you are telling?
What drives the detail, that drives you as a designer/person.
Research by design.
The detailing has to have some kind of complexity level.
Your scheme is made of: - research. - research is then refined. - you produce the convention drawings. (does it fit, ergonomics, what space is needed?)
Also remember the servicing area/plant room.
Describe the whole scheme simply through the things you touch. Handrails, buttons, toilet towels etc.
Describe the narrative of the building through the light fixtures - lamps, windows etc.
Going in/coming out of the building/different areas. Circulation route.
Start collecting physical material samples to use.
Start detailing with profile drawings - thick/thin line, dotted, implied - plan and section. How do you put it together?
Take the line for a walk. Create the profile first.
