Site Strategy

The site needs to have two halves. One space for indoors and the other for outdoors, and they are given almost the same amount of space; 50/50. Here are some different ways the site can be broken down in terms of indoor space and outdoor space.

These are some conceptual sketches of potential variables of the building frame, using methods of pulling and pushing the strips derived from the study model.

Site Analysis

Here are some observations that can be made in the site. More information is available here: http://citytechballaz.blogspot.com/ 

Criteria Matrix

Bubble Diagram

Here is a Bubble Diagram elaborating the programmatic information in the Matrix Diagram

Matrix Diagram

Here is a Matrix Diagram indicating the programmatic requirements and the importance of the spacial relationship between them. The larger the bubbles, the more important the spaces are with each other in terms of circulation and closeness.

Study Model

This is a study model I made based on basket weaving that was inspired by the story of Moses (as seen previously). I want to create a space that is very exciting. My technique involves using weaving of strips to generate volume along with solids and voids.

Conceptual Inspiration

The inspiration for my design is the story of Moses. He was saved through a basket covered in clay that flowed through the Nile River, unit Pharaoh's daughter found and adopted him.