Mash-up Article from Various Architectural Concepts for Expt.3_Bridge

From 3 different news articles having various architectural concepts, a mash-up article is created for exploring and linking these concepts further in depth. Besides, these concepts may also be applied in the design of bridge and architectural folly for this experiment 3-Bridge to demonstrate their essences and features too! The mash-up article and resources of used news articles on which this mash-up is based are as follows.

In the design of a space, the prevailing factor is supposed the desire for openness, lightness, freedom, flexibility, mobility and simplicity manifests itself. With great attention to simplicity of the spatial arrangement, the spatial flexibility, freedom of movement and distribution are made possible. A smooth transition between inside and outside creates a clean, smooth and flexible space, dilating and expanding the relationship space. The design takes advantage of the setting by allowing an abundance of natural light into the interior spaces and unobstructed views into different directions. There is a sense of openness that integrates the space within the space and its surroundings. The immediate adjacency to nature, the stunning vistas over the flow between interior and exterior, animated dynamism of the strolling visitors are what make this volume so appealing and exciting, as nature is viewed as an unfolding piece of art itself with changing conditions of water, earth, and sky observed from within.

While there is connection between nature and building, the facade is very light, deep and variable according to the use of its inhabitants, creating reflections, shadows and silhouettes. The exterior appearance is defined by exposed material detail and glass, while the interior is designed with service volumes floating along the spine of space. This makes a space gently touches the ground, floating within its surroundings and carefully responding to the ecology of the site.

Resources:

 

1. "Transparent House II / Krueck & Sexton Architects," Arch Daily, February 2011, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/109721/transparent-house-ii-krueck-sexton-architects/

2. "20 Unit Multifamily Housing and Commercial Block / Narch," Arch Daily, May 2013, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/368631/20-unit-multifamily-housing-and-commercial-block-narch/

3. "Bergrestaurant / Markus Innauer + Bernd Frick," Arch Daily, December 2012, accessed June 25, 2013, http://www.archdaily.com/303584/bergrestaurant-markus-innauer-bernd-frick/