Assignment 1 - Folie Design

AIM:
The assignment 1 consists of a Folie Design. we are required to design a Folie in a chosen location in Howard Smith Wharves (Brisbane, Australia). During this project we will observe the site, analyse the context and propose a simple architectural installation that has a function. Conduct an artistic investigation to communicate our message (individual or personal feelings/opinions) and a design investigation to provide a service for people (neutral, facts, long term etc.). Overall, its is an artistic endeavorer to design a functional space.

Some Guide lines to be followed :

• The folie to fit within 5m x 5m x 5m bounding box
• The foile has to fit at least one person
• The folie has to meet the design criteria listed below
• The folie has to achieve all the design qualities listed below
• The folie design has to be presented in one A1 poster (due during week4)

CRITERIA:

Design concept:

• The Design concept should have a strong narrative
• Provide a project statement of 300 words should be provided
• Use the project statement to help describe the concept but dont rely on it to tell your story

Site context:

• Good understanding of immediate context and beyond
• appropriate for the context amongst which it is built
• Include the immediate environment as well as the Haward Smith Wharves

Design Techtonic:

• Simple but creative use of structure and materials
• Choice of structure and materials considered carefully and rigorously

Design Function:

• To creative an unique space for the user to do something
• Allow for simple daily activity such as - reading, resting and eating

Design experience:

• Unique possiblity of users to experience Howard Smith Wharves at large
• Also to induce speicific sensations to people experiencing the space
• Assosiation to aspects of Haward Smith Wharves

Design Qualities:

• Tension and/or compression
• Heavey and/or light
• Solid and/or void
• Bright and/or dark
• Natural / artifical
• Soft / hard
• Comfortable /disturbing
• Choice of materials can include - Concrete, Timber, Steel, Stone, Glass, Other modern materials