Through the process of geometric morphology, I had forms that were sharp and those that were curved. My final geometric form had a combination of sharpness and curviness. As it also appeared to be in the shape of a house, I thought this was a good starting point to expand and refine the design for the villa. Therefore, I kept the structure, with a triangular and rectangular base, moving on to a dynamic living area and then a rooftop that has been slanted.
Geometric morphology
Final geometric form
Model of final geometric form (Image: Raden Syke 2018)
For the design of the villa, I was also inspired by the works of Stan Allen. These include how he designs the interiors of his houses, with a large use of white walls and windows for plenty of natural lighting. These features in the villa are particularly found in the living area of the villa, especially with its large windows framing clear views of the ocean, beach and green space. I was also inspired by the use of wood in Allen’s design of the M&M House as well as the shape of the windows. The different sized windows of the Hudson river studio capturing different view points also inspired me to incorporate it into the villa. The use of wood, as seen on the M&M House, is again on the exterior of the dynamic structure, which follows the curved shape of the structure. While the shape of the thin and long window at the end of the structure facing the road and green space follows the characteristic of strips of windows on the M&M House.
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Stan Allen architecture:
Top left: The use of white walls and windows for plenty of natural lighting within the Sagaponac house (Stan Allen Architect n.d.)
Top right: The use of sharp angles, straight edges and wooden strips with the M&M House (Stan Allen Architect n.d.)
Bottom left: The different sized windows and slanted ceiling of the Hudson river studio (Stan Allen Architect n.d.)
Bottom right: The strips of windows on the M&M House (Stan Allen Architect n.d.)
REFERENCE
Stan Allen Architect n.d., Hudson River Studio, New York, viewed 20 November 2018, <http://www.stanallenarchitect.com/architecture>.
Stan Allen Architect n.d., M&M House,New York, viewed 20 November 2018, <http://www.stanallenarchitect.com/architecture/MMhouse>.
Stan Allen Architect n.d.,Sagaponac House,New York, viewed 20 November 2018, <http://www.stanallenarchitect.com/architecture/Sagaponac>.
ILLUSTRATED HISTORY ESSAY
