Week 13/Model Creation and Design Finalisation

Week 12/Function Follows Form

According to Freidman, the function of each architectural space is determined by the equipment which is specific for that space.

Fig 1.1 demonstrates a linkage scheme graph. The functional spaces are represented as points while the links are the paths linking these spaces. While Fig 1.2 turns Fig 1.1 into a topological figure, hence starting to give the building a form.

From Freidman's theories, the form is to be manipulated firstly and then depending on the equipment required the inside can be manipulated to fit inside and fulfil the users needs. The sculptural form of my building is a 'monomorph'. (see Fig 1.3) Freidman also discusses how the inside and outside of the building are independent hence I can create my building form first.

Fig 1.1

 Fig 1.2

Fig 1.3

Friedman, Y. 2000. Function follows form. in. Sadler et al. (Eds). Non-plan : essays on freedom participation and change in modern architecture and urbanism. Oxford: Architectural Press. pp104-115.

Week 11/Space Planning

When investigating the spaces required within my building I came up with the following.

Spaces required:

            -Extra housing

            -Community hall

            -Food storage

            -Crop fields

            -Mini hydro plant

Figure 1.1 Demonstrates my initial space planning ideas while Figure 1.2 is my further progression on this. 

Fig 1.1

Fig 1.2