EAST LOT 12
This project taught me to understand the reality of restrictions to bring about innovative solutions. Lot 12 is built on abstracting the theme ‘Receptive’ as a response to density in urban environments and the current effects of the pandemic. Residents are often subjected to less space and social interaction.
This project taught me to understand the reality of restrictions to bring about innovative solutions. Lot 12 is built on abstracting the theme ‘Receptive’ as a response to density in urban environments and the current effects of the pandemic. Residents are often subjected to less space and social interaction.
My solution was to allow dwellers of these units to be able to shift the shape and position of what would otherwise be a fixed party wall. By way of sliding or folding doors or windows and pockets of potentially shared or reassigned spaces between residences, I was able to form a shifting architecture receptive to the varying needs and aspirations of those dwelling here.
This receptive architecture aims to foster social connectedness, senses of belonging and well-being amongst occupants. By positively affecting each other, the architecture aims to foster senses of individual agency and neighbourly solidarity.
This receptive architecture aims to foster social connectedness, senses of belonging and well-being amongst occupants. By positively affecting each other, the architecture aims to foster senses of individual agency and neighbourly solidarity.
SOAP Archive: https://www.soaparchive.ac.nz/2021/12/02/east-lot-12-68-prospect-terrace/
Exhibited in the 2021 MODOS+ Online Exhibition: https://www.drh.nz/2021/12/21/2021-modos4-online-exhibition/
“The fundamental dynamic of designing ‘receptive’ architecture seeks to establish physical receptive spaces to instigate metaphysical expressions and impressions.”
