Reflection

Project 2 is both intriguing and challenging. The project is different from the previous one as it captures a story behind my architectural design. Acting as an investigator, I conducted research, readings, and outsourcing of information to create my narrative of a painting and translate my narrative into plans, sections and a model. The character, the activity, the encapsulated history of the painting, the site are vital for me to be able to accomplish this project.

I am particularly pleased with the progress of the project, at how ideas just seemed to flow naturally, the inspirations that I got from existing architecture as well as guidance from lecturer and tutor. The challenging part of the game, however, was time constraint. I did not get to produce some other drawings like poche to embody the atmosphere of my building.

Nevertheless, I am all the more determined to take what I have learned from the previous two projects and maintain an exploratory spirit in my quest of learning architecture.

Final Presentation

Plans and sections of the building


Additional drawings to describe the building


The chosen painting and my narrative


Site of the building


North elevation of building. The building is mainly composed of stone as a symbol of strength, durability and fortress-like.


The intermediary spaces - entryway and exits are made of timber. The gentle curved openings symbolizes femininity. The arches for the entryway symbolizes purification, and the cross-shaped exit is a sign of reminder for the woman to walk in the way of truth. The long windows open up to views of Christ the Redeemer.


South-western view. The small openings at the part beneath building allows minimum light to penetrate through, and it is parallel to a scripture that says "Light unto my feet"


Reflective red walls capture exterior light to illuminate space.


The cross-shaped exit emphasizes both horizontality and verticality. It brings calmness when one looks at the distant landscape, and at the same time, it brings a soaring of the spirit.


Circulation within: The hall of mirrors, followed by the series of red walls, an open bath and then stairs leading upwards


Endeavor to create divine illumination of the open bath and the resting space


A close-up view of the exit


Close-up view of open bath, part of the red wall series and the stairs


Light penetrating through the hall of mirrors

Model Building Process