My Sister's House Program

My Sisters House Program

My Sisters House

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Designing a space that encompasses the needs of the teenage mothers and infants encourages a multi-faceted creation. This particular design speaks for the supporting community the mother requires to help ensure the development of her infant and the comforting privacy they both need for tranquil relaxation. Natural light is enforced with the long horizontally slit windows. The same long horizontals are carried through different parts of furniture, overhead lighting, shelving, and workspace. The harmonious rhythm the linear planes create is a space that’s full of life which energizes the rest of the design. The bedrooms are congregated together at one end of the suite so that the mothers are all close by in case they need each other but are still concealed enough for their personal privacy. In addition the private quarters will have more muted colors where the public areas like kitchen and lounge will have bold invigorating colors. All of these main elements embrace the cohesive design of suites in “My Sister’s House.”

Group Statement

The use of color and light in our design emphasize our intent to infuse the space with emotion. Our exterior has a strong horizontal language that is incorporated into the interior. These horizontals throughout the building reflect our idea of nature within and around the structure.

Direction of Project

In our groups we have accomplished a series of charettes and project analysis to help us gain a better understanding of the direction of our project. Some of our main focuses for our design are nature, light, horizontals and verticals, connections, layers and moments. We wanted to tie in our designers, artists, and architects that we researched by figuring out some of their key strategies and manipulating them. In addition, the connections of the two towers needed to be put together in a more concise matter. Instead of the building looking like two distinct towers we tried to incorporate them into one simplistic building with cleans lines and emphasized horizontals. We also figured that by playing with the grade of earth around the building we could really gather better lighting in the lower layers and help bring nature in. We started out with a very rough sketch model and eventually were able to refine our ideas and bring out a successful, clarified model. After an insightful critique we now have a good idea as to where we need to move next. Window placements and considering our entrance placement and design seem to be the biggest aspects of our building that we need to develop.

Jazz Blue Collage

Evening Pictures

Here the light was going away and so the shadows weren't as strong.

Late Afternoon Pictures

I was able to get much more contrast at this time of day. The pictures came out great.

Early Afternoon Pictures

As stated before the morning was overcast so it was hard to get much contrast.

Light Machine

The light machine was produced from foam core. I wanted a pyramid type shape to represent growth and maturity for the women who will be utilizing the facility. I took pictures on September 20th, 2007 at 12pm, 4pm and 7pm. The day was pretty overcast so I didn't see as much contrast as I would have liked but I did get some interesting angles. I really enjoyed the shadows that the cut outs portrayed.