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Interiors and Architectural Services
Model-Making
Description
This series of architectural models explored the transformation of an old warehouse into a modern courtyard house, highlighting key design elements. Five models were constructed to capture the essence of the design, starting with the Parti Model to represent the primary concept. The Circulation and Sight Lines Model examined spatial flow, while the Poché Model revealed the design’s inner workings. Lastly, the Detail Model focused on a defining architectural element.
These models provided a deeper understanding of proportion, space, and architectural intricacies, bringing the Courtyard House to life through tactile exploration.
Project Type
Model making
Analysis
Date
Fall, 2022
Location
Toronto, Canada
Parti Model
The Parti Model highlights the central concept by focusing on the interior living space, allowing the wooden core to stand out while omitting the external warehouse walls to emphasize the design's essence.
Circulation Model
The Circulation Model focuses on the hidden staircase connecting the public and private spaces. Concealed behind a wooden wall, each step ingeniously incorporates a drawer, only visible when opened, blending function with design.
Sightlines Model
The Sight Lines Model highlights the inward-facing design of the courtyard house. With no windows to the outside, all views are directed inward, ensuring privacy and creating an intimate connection within the enclosed space.
Poché Model
The Poché Model captures the intersection of diverse materials, showcasing how exterior and interior elements like the sliding door, windows, and walls merge. It reveals the connection between the children’s and parents' rooms through a sectional cut, highlighting materiality and orientation.
Detail Model
The Detail Model highlights the transition between the exterior brick walls and the interior wooden core. It illustrates how wood becomes visible from outside while remaining protected by the brick shell. The entrance smoothly blends materials, offering a glimpse inside while maintaining privacy.
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