varied scale study

Conceptual study of community gathering space

2021

When determining the best possible intervention for a space, many studies are required. This specific study focuses on the idea of found objects, their intended and imagined purposes, as well as the variation in scale that objects exist in. This informed the process of the project uniquely: the found objects allowed a creation of new gestures in the architecture. The ability to include gestures and ideas from found objects was crucial to this project - the main focus was creating a space for The Repurpose Project (an up-cycling thrift store located in Gainesville, Florida).

The proposed space acts as an area to gather for community members in the form of a weekly farmer's market and performance space.

Section through main market area attached to existing building. In the background, the concrete focal/gestural space can be seen.

Section through raised green space (left) and concrete joint space (right).

PROCESS

Progression of renders for the study model created.

Conceptual plan diagram through joint space, including circulation (yellow)

Conceptual section diagram through window/concrete joint space (windows = yellow, inner structure = black, concrete mass = white)

Assembly to cover market space from weather.

The structure of the architecture was informed by found objects. These materials include spare wood, corrugated metal, window screens, and drawer railings/tracks.

Process of creating sculptural window joint

Final window joint with surrounding concrete mass structure

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