DAB510 Archiblog: Beyond Representation: Project 2 folie to building process and output

My final brief for this project is as follows:

"The kind of space I want to create is a place which create community. I want it to be a fun space but also space that creates or uses intellect. Differentiating function of areas will require different lighting, and aesthetics and this should be highlighted in the form of the building. The learning centre is for ages 6 – 18 and will have different spaces designated for particular age groups. They will be split into 3 areas, 6- 10, 10-14, 14 – 16. Each space will have aesthetics applicable to the age group but will also fit in with an encompassing concept of the whole building.

Three different areas will then be assigned for each age group. These are – a reading area, social area and an audio/visual area. Lighting is one aspect that will be different for each area so the form of the building should capture this change.

Within these spaces there is a necessity for both public and private function. The scale of spaces will be indicative of these areas.

The concept behind the building will be based on water as this is a big part of the site and context. The form should indicate this concept clearly. "

I began looking at the site again and environmental factors that would impact on my design such as sun and water.
As it turned out the original site selected for the folie was the best possible site for natural lighting.