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spatial design yr01 journal

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the basement of the AUT WW building - to be a space for reflection - a space for students to see and reflect on the internal problems, stresses and anxieties that are hidden in their subconscious.

 the rain fall emphasises a shelter, where one can be comforted by the soundscape, visual downfall and atmosphere. the mossy fields in the middle of the installation soften the space, brings it back into the earth, and mirrors the effect that water has on us, as it sinks into our skin. a layer like a blanket, a comfort that feeds us and helps us grow. Water has a strong connection to growth, not just physically or biologically but metaphysically. each droplet holding a sense of understanding and relief.

                       A space to provoke thought and internal reflection

the water falls and sinks into the moss, feeding it and encouraging its growth – and it sinks into my skin the same. Like a blanket weighing on top of the fields, it lays on my skin comfortably yet heavily, blurring the threshold between the droplets and my body – but its not just the physical feeling of the water grounding me, holding me down, the metaphysical properties of the water opens and clears the mind. With the water holding me down I can  allow myself to really think and think and think and let it all go and then think again without worrying about floating away.

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final pin up today!

i am happy with how everything turned out and worked together, i think the presentation comes together nicely. 

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perspective drawings -- i wanted to focus mainly on the rain and moss field while leaving the eye to finish the rest of the drawing as there are not many (if any) other important features of the space.

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edited courtyard - extended windows reflecting the overgrowth and vegetation

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some images of the site that i can edit to show the courtyard space 

- emphasis on the natural elements

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project statement..paragraph...(draft?)

the basement of the AUT WW building - to be a space for reflection - a space for students to see and reflect on the internal problems, stresses and anxieties that are hidden in their subconscious. the rain fall emphasises a shelter, where one can be comforted by the soundscape, visual downfall and atmosphere. the mossy fields in the middle of the installation soften the space, brings it back into the earth, and mirrors the effect that water has on us, as it sinks into our skin. a layer like a blanket, a comfort that feeds us and helps us grow. Water has a strong connection to growth, not just physically or biologically but metaphysically. each droplet holding a sense of understanding and relief. This is a space to provoke thought and internal reflection. The water falls and sinks into the moss, feeding it and encouraging its growth – and it sinks into my skin the same. Like a blanket weighing on top of the fields, it lays on my skin comfortably yet heavily, blurring the threshold between the droplets and my body – but its not just the physical feeling of the water grounding me, holding me down, the metaphysical properties of the water opens and clears the mind. With the water holding me down I can  allow myself to let go and think without worrying about floating away.

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had trouble thinking of how to draw in the rainfall and show its overwhelming effect - but added it to these detail drawings 

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finishing layers on site map 

- added surrounding buildings but kept green highlights around the ww building as to emphasise the contrast between the spaces

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finished floor plan and short section - added them next to the long section and continued the watercolour and ink drawings underneath to bring through the atmospheric qualities.

on the back layer - gave idea of the courtyard space and how it feeds into the basement

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while finishing section drawings - experiment with watercolour and see how this translates...... promptly spill water all over drawing - realise that this happy accident brings in a atmospheric quality that i didnt have before ! win

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thinking about comments from crit session : 

water is ; subjective, reflective, perceptive - -

everyone perceives this differently -- how can we create a space that caters for a diverse audience.

need to do:

-more layer drawings (showing more water/rainfall)

-visually transfer ideas through drawing - test techniques.

how do i activate the person in this space?

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looking at details of the volcanic scoria rock and texture/contours of the moss field

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the basement of the AUT WW building - to be a space for reflection - a space for students to see and reflect on the problems, stresses and anxieties that are hidden in their subconscious.

rain water acts as a mirror and a shelter- so students can look and reflect, meditate, and relax.

the rain feature emphasises a shelter, where one can be comforted by the soundscape, visual downfall and atmosphere. the mossy fields in the middle of the installation soften the space, brings the space into the earth (while collecting and filtering water) - while also acting as soft hills for visitors to sit in the rain if they choose.

water is reflective, physically and metaphysically. im wanting to design a safe space with such, for student/visitors to reflect on their hidden reflections.

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storyboard

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creative writing exercise

as im standing in the rain, i begin to see a reflection form. the rain, its so heavy now, it almost looks like sheets of glass, passing through the air. its so fucking cold. every so often when there is light i can see myself, standing across the road. parts of my silhouette, my drenched coat and hair. the rain falls heavy on my body and sinks into me, soon enough the threshold between me and the rain disappears and we are one. i look down into a deep puddle, and see a mirror, sitting just below me. distorted, a face stares back at me. the puddle looks at me and asks "how are you feeling?" i look at the other girl waiting next to me, did she hear it? can she see the face too? i look down and answer "the rain is cold and i am numb." the puddle looks confused. the other girl looks at me and laughs. "what do you mean? the water is warm" the puddle laughs along too, "see? the water is warm, the rain is warm, we are all warm!" all the mirrors and reflections around me form and the rain begins to sound like laughter.

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notes and research on program and concepts

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plan drawings - floor plan and immaterial layers