Project 3 - Intro to Design

From the development of Project 1 and Project 2, I’ve moved on to Project 3, which I have to build a lair for my character. The continuation story of my character began with helping others rather than just herself. So, she decided to collect herbs at the forest. As she moved forward, she saw a shelter located opposite to the river. She looked around to get an accommodation to cross the river and finally found a boat. She brought the herbs she collected and sat on the boat, get ready for rowing. Just a few minutes, she had arrived the shelter and entered it. The interior of the shelter attracted her and planned to do some activities inside such as cooking herbs, sliding along, climbing up and skateboarding. 

My character's storyboard

Activities inside the lair

The context of the shelter I designed for her is by the riverside because it’s convenient for her to get water resources at the river and herbs collection at the forest. 

Detailed Plan (Left) & Detailed Section (Right)

Perspective (Left) & Aerial View (Right)

Zoom Out (Left) & Others (Right)

Side View of the context

Top View of the context

Reference photo of context

The design of the shelter is based on the 3 keywords of my previous project, which is flying movement, grouping and protective. So, I chose curve shape for the shelter, which is more adapting and interesting to live for. She also can do her activities inside with the curves on the walls without any furniture needed. My work has been upgraded as the shelter I designed previously is not acceptable.

Perspective & Aerial Perspective

Plan

Elevation

Form Transformation

Section Y-Y & Section X-X

 I also did some mock-up models for the shelter before the final model has been built.

First Mock-up Model : The wall of the interior to be with different curvature. 

Reference photo of the interior

Second Mock-up Model : Exterior part was added

Second Mock-up Close Up

Third Mock-up Model : The exterior walls have been modified based on the interior walls. 

Third Mock-up Model : Front View

Final Model Close-Up : Different sizes of curves was built to make it more interesting. Gaps in between the walls to allow sunlight and ventilation.

Final Model Top View

Final Model Front View

Final Model Side View

Presentation board of Final Model

A0 Size Layout Presentation Board (Including Character profile, Storyboard, Insect chosen, 2D & 3D Abstract model, Perspective, Site Context, Section X-X, Section Y-Y, Roof Plan, Ground Floor Plan, Elevation & Isometric)

View of my board during presentation day

Close-Up View

Close-Up View

Me and my presentation board

Group photo of BIA Sem 1 2016

Special thanks to Mr.Qhawa, lecturer of our gorup, leading us from the beginning until the end of this assignment.  Also thanks to Ms Sharmila and Ms Sin Ai for the useful advice on my works.

After 3 months of learning progress, I grew up and gained something new from the lessons, as I was like a new-born-baby at the beginning of the semester. I’ve learnt a lot on model making and improved in drawing. This is my first time to draw A0 size layout, and it’s not an easy task because I have to plan and think of much aspects before starting it. It’s the end of this semester and I’m looking forward to explore more on design in the future!