It's the first time in a long time that I tried rendering an interior space again. This is an old Arch10 plate with instructions to design a personal workspace. I was in first year when we first did this plate, and the requirements were as follows: 1. Submission / Presentation : Box Sketch Model, Concept Sheet, Schematic and Final Drawings 2. Parameters: You will be designing your own personal workspace. The space allocated to you is a 2.0m wide x 3.0m deep x 4.0m high space (clear dimensions). You can assume that each of these spaces is a uniform space allocated to individual students in a hypothetical structure built to house student workspaces. You are allowed to design the interior of the space allocated to you. It is to be used primarily for your individual work/study as an architecture/interior design student. It is not to be used for entertaining guests, holding parties or other forms of recreational activities. Since you are surrounded on both sides and on floors above and below with other workspaces, noise should be kept to a minimum. Cooking will not be allowed other than utilizing a microwave oven. There are bathrooms provided on every floor, so individual bathrooms in the workspaces are not allowed. I wrote a concept paper shortly after re-reading these instructions, and I quickly made the decision to adjust the workspace according to my needs as an interior design graduate / freelancer. There are some guide questions that came along with the parameters, such as the following: 1. What motivates you? My motivations usually arise from constant inspiration and most importantly, a passion for what I do. Passion, or doing what you love, is a value that is found innately within oneself rather than taught at school. Passion pushes one towards a willingness and drive to create and to express, creativity being one of the prime principles in this line of work. For me, getting into interior design was a fresh experience—my only background having been my previous experience of knowing how to draw. Little did I know that going into interior design would not only be about recognizing the language of line, form and function but formulating a deeper understanding of people’s lifestyles and personality, and the impact that interiors create on people’s consciousness and recollection. Having had experience in the field for four years running, passion is still the prime motivation for my work. I find inspiration in books, magazines, websites and basically just about anything with a strong visualization. 2. What are your likes and dislikes? My likes in terms of a suitable and conducive workspace include the following:
Dislikes:
3. What does introspection mean and how do you think it relates to your work? Examination and observation of one’s mental and emotional processes. In relation to my work, introspection grounds me and provides me with clarity—clarity being a clear and precise direction to work. Sometimes the results of your work can become different due to a change in approach. Introspection helps one reflect on the results that arise from the belief system and attitudes employed while accomplishing work. It is always important to reflect every once in a while and contemplate how excellent results can amount from a systematic and problem-solving approach. Above picture shows my visualization of the space. As the space is really small but with a high ceiling, it was practical to add a mezzanine area so as to maximize the total floorspace. Here I designated the ground floor as the main work area while the mezzanine floor houses the sleeping area.
For the ground floor, the first consideration in the space given is height. I established the minimum ceiling height allowable. To make the space seem airy, the presence of large windows was another main architectural consideration. The daybed space by the window is a temporary break area for reading, (like a small reading nook) and additional storage space for items. The work area features a built-in cantilevered table top with drawers and shelving. The mini-library resource adjacent to the workspace is a special haven for books and magazines to consult and read during free time or when boredom strikes. As much as I would have liked to extend the bookcase all the way to the mezzanine, it would not have been practical for height and reachability constraints. A metal finished ladder leads to the mezzanine, featuring a single bed with a wingback headboard, and a dresser which doubles as a night stand for clothes storage and such. As for architectural features, I wanted to place an architectural window extending its structural members partially adjacent to the drop ceiling. Wouldn't it be fun to have a view of the night sky studded with pinpricks of starlight as you are lying in bed? I imagine that would be an amazing experience. A glass railing acts as an added security measure, and is a good view of the focal inspiration artwork above the bookcase. The artwork unites the color scheme throughout the whole space (and purple is my favorite color no doubt about it). Both floors are finished in interlocking vinyl planks (joined by tongue-and-groove). The walls are finished in brick-simulated wallpaper / sticker for easy installation and maintenance. Anyways, that's about it, I'm pretty happy with how this turned out and most importantly, I had a lot of fun re-doing an old plate. (Trust me, the one I did in first year was horrible. No kidding. Passed with a 2.0 grade haha). I'd live in a small studio pseudo-workplace like this any day!
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Nonsensical whimHi, I'm Ashley. This is my blog on journey towards discovering art and documenting my learning experiences. (Particularly Photoshop, Digital Painting, Sketchup/V-ray, Interior Design, fun tutorials I've discovered and the like). wordpress:TUMBLR:Archives
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