Summer Studio Week 3-ARCH 680

Week 3 Assignment-the structure of the tower. 10' x 10' footprint, must have observation platform at at least 42' and the entire tower no more than 53'. Includes a place for Linn to write, sketch, read, paint, bird watch, and maybe for an outdoor sleeping space.

Process-I wanted to tower to be a distinct space from the rest of the complex, and to make it a calming process and transition space as you ascend to the top contemplation platform. I also wanted it to fit the Northwest vernacular and looked at many fire towers, which is came through in the open structure, bracing, and roof. I also wanted the public using the surrounding space to see through the tower at the landscape beyond. In turn creating a less obtrusive vertical element (that is high due to the program!)

Images-

Tower Concept Elevation, section, and plans


Guest house and rough Tower Model


Tread detail, how each riser works.



Figure Ground Exercise: Working Title: Stone Haven:
Functions of the indoor and outdoor spaces combine and blend, while maintaining a relationship to the built forms. The spaces progress from public to private the further the site is penetrated. Repeating forms tie together the separate functions within the structures.

Thoughts-feedback was how beautiful the structure itself was, like a spring coiled, but the stairs inside were a separate element that did not relate to the structural elements until the final landing (that happens on each horizontal beam). The connection to the main house is to be determined, and there should be relating factors with the entire site. From the tower I found the patterning I want to bring into the guest house. Sections of 3-roughly 3' each. This will be brought through the design to unit the elements.