Unlike in art where “form may follow form,” there has been a long debate whether this principle is applicable to architecture or if form should follow, and consider, function as well as other forces such as site, climate, materials and technology, to say the least. Within a cubic form (6 ft. x 6 ft. x 8 ft.) The assignment explores the variety of form making strategies. The assignment asked to find a balance between the antagonizing positions of “form follows form” and “form follows function.” To do so, the assignment asked to use the purpose of the room in order define its qualities (enclosed/open, light/dark, narrow/wide, etc) while regarding fiat and bona fide boundaries.
The cube project consisted of two parts. The first was a spatial study of the human body while performing a set task such as climbing a ladder, or dancing. The study exemplifies the volume that the human body occupies during a sequence. The next part was to create a micro-structure that emphasized three movement sequence. The design of the micro-structure utilizes solar blinds and a reflection pool to manipulate the sun in order to create a tranquil and warm environment. The approach of the structure provides the aura of a secluded space, however once inside the structure, the space is released providing a panoramic view of the surroundings
Cube Project
Class: ARC 201: Form
Instructor: Patricia Morgado
Fall 2015
