The light study reveals that the apartment is not light enough, even during the day.
=> the need to use:
- light reflective materials,
- a constant source of light,
- and avoid opaque partition walls.
Thanks to the configuration, the apartment can benefit from mechanical ventilation, natural, free without additional energy consumption.
=> the need to use:
- Open space.
- Temporary mobile division.
- Avoid static walls.
Based on these simple guide lines, we created a single room, which can be transformed, depending on the activity of the moment (no need for bedroom while serving dinner with friends).
We managed to include 11 different activities, so 11 rooms.
Because of the concept, the bathroom and the kitchen may be included in the main room, as part of it (without any visual incovinient) or can be completely separated.
Rooms:
1. WHITE ZONE:
Totally open-space, full of light, easy ventilation, perfect for: dance, play, gym, mega-party.
2. HOME THEATER.
3. LIVING
4. DINNER for 12
5. CONFERENCE for 10
6. BEDROOM
7. BEDROOMS
8. WORKING AREA
9. HOME OFFICE
10. BATHROOM
11. KITCHEN
We used light reflective materials and translucent materials in order not ¨ to block¨ the light.
After we conducted a research in the field of green systems, we decided to propose as a model, for implementation, these technologies:
- HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION, source: www.ecobuild.ie
- UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS. source: www.underfloorheatingsystems.co.uk
- COLT SHADOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - designe by Colt International Ltd-
source: www.coltinfo.co.uk
- FIBER OPTIC SOLAR LIGHTING -designe by HUVCO, L.L.C. - source: www.huvco.com
- THE VERTEBRAE -designed by DESIGN ODYSSEY LTD
source: www.designodyssey.co.uk
- EcoVéa -designed by REVEECO-
source: http://reveeco.netedit.info/84/home.reveeco
THANK YOU...
UPDATE:
We believe that we should
not give �personality� to the place (because it is not ours to give -
but the owner�s - and we don�t really know him and trying to guess his
personality seems wrong).
The concept should provide a possible
solution for handling space, finding problems and answers (lighting,
ventilation) ... but the final touch that will turn the place into what
we call "home", should belong to the owner.
As we like to say: �create the playground but let children invent the game�.
But we have provided some images of possible materials and colors.
Life Edited
that table/kitchen configuration is awesome. excellent way to convert just part of a panel into a table
Intelligent way of using the light.
I'd wish to have that moving TV in my own apartment :)
reflecting white surfaces and coloured hi-tech screen are magical. I suppose the hi-tech screen include all devices that connect the inhabitant to the outside world - no need for a different power supply for communications or entertainment.
Wow, impressive insights here! I was only wondering if it might be annoying after a time to alwas have this display hanging over the table. Is there any way to make it "disappear", like flapping it towards the ceiling etc.?
with those new ultra thin plasma tv, there would be no problem to make it "disapear" inside the red panel...Thank you for guide lines :D
Looks very clean, maybe a little bit too naked - but that depends on each situation. Courageous colors - this red and yellow! I like the technical approach with underfloor heating which was one of the characteristics in my concept too ;-)
We have been working on this solution for some time and we tried a clean, modern, futuristic approach that will ¨ look good in 25 years¨. Empty space is easier to handle than a room full of all sorts of things (small elements of puzzle). We believe that different rooms (bedroom, office, living room, etc..) should not simultaneously occupy the apartment space (which is so small). Thre is no need for bedroom while taking dinner with friends or when watching a movie with friends. And it is not fair to allocate to the ¨home office¨ (or working area) less space than the living room. We can allocate the same space, equally, for any activity (sleeping, working, playing, etc.). The basic idea of the project lies not in physical space division of the apartment, but space-time manipulation in terms of activities. Because the owner needs may change over time, planning should provide some flexibility. About color: we did some tests on four computers, and yellow does not show anywhere :D. but we acknowledge that green is a bit ¨brave¨. Underfloor heating is a logical solution given the size of the room and all the reasons given in the description. Thank you for your feedback
Perfect renderings! Great, spacious dinner! But very high technical effort. Guest sleeping place is very capacious but sorry - not very privacy oriented. In case guests need to go to toilet they have to cross Graham's room. B-(
Well, our project tends to a high-tech minimalism. As for the privacy issue, we are thinking of some possibilities, and we will upload some updates soon. Thank you for your comments!
there will be a great deal of reflected light from across the street in the afternoon as well as off the paving. awnings and vehicles below all the day.
not quite. The street is not very wide, so in the afternoon, the buildings from across the street will be shadowed by this building. Same deal with the vehicles and awnings.
quite. my studio faces north on a street not as wide - my building is three times the height of the building across the street which is painted dark red - the amount of light reflecting into my studio as I write this is amazing - in fact it interferes with the view of the computer screen - you may want to rethink the power of the sun at this latitude (I'm 50 miles south of the site and these are the shortest days of the year).
Graham's apartment is facing south-east, not north. The sun in the light study is set to NY latitude and longitude, in June, at it varies from 8h AM to 5h PM. Our purpose is to have an abundance of natural light trough out the entire day (by using light color and reflective materials), so the light reflected from across the street comes into our advantage. Thank you for your comments.
sorry, I did say my studio faces north, you are correct about the contest - I applaud gathering the light and feel it is very important - to the point we may even put reflectors on the roof over the lightwell - see my HALLWAY UPGRADE and CONTEXT - BACKYARD MALL entries - you might try shining your sunlight on those spaces and contributing some ideas to their implementation - their design is equally important to the concept of the contest. - life edited.
I really like the open space, the way one can configure the space with almost nothing in it, as you call it, "high tech minimalism." I also appreciate the green efforts, with the HRV and the water recovery in the shower. The Parans lighting system makes a lot of sense, stick the receivers on the roof and run the pipes down the air shaft, although I think some light shelves might do a lot as well.
I agrre with Lloyd,
Parans is great!! but really expensive. Maybe you can substitute it wit a light shelf.
Great renders and design!
Y.
Updated the privacy option for the bedrooms. Now the two bedrooms are both visual and audio separated.
I like the degree of spatial thought, but am slightly concerned by the surface treatment. Are you planning to stick with the high-gloss polish? This seems a slightly unrealistic approach to an inhabited domestic environment. The current lack of warmth or softness could be interpreted as creating an office-like corporate feel. Ultimately a home is somewhere that becomes a mirror of it's occupiers psyche... Alex & Mark
We propose reflective materials to create the illusion more space. It's very possible that in the real life, the material (such as the epoxy resin used for the floor) will not be as glossy, but we wanted to emphasize the idea of a light reflective material in the renderings. Thank you for your comment.
loving the use if light and moving walls, good use of space
wonderful video - what fun! but I do not like columns in the dining table -they divide the space in a nasty way - and destroy a nice dining experience and are probably not necessary - (hang everything from the ceiling?) You are certainly talented enough to fix that.
price doesn't matter comparing to the location and the 11 possibilities to make it habitable ! go for it !
When talking of a green and environment friendly project, we will certainly have some products with higher price (especially with innovating products), but in the long run they are actually cheaper due to energy savings. Here, we propose the most innovative and green scenario, but that doesn't mean all of them are mandatory. On the other hand, given that the total prize value is 70,000$, we couldn't possibly think that the studio transformation will be done with... let's say... 15,000$, right?
i haven't kept the fact that i'm participating in this contest a secret, so it is not my fault if some of my friend wanted to check it out for themselves. more than that, most of them are also architects (so am i) so their input is valuable for me and for the contest, given that this is an international architecture contest.
First: I like your project. Second: I love honest people. You are one of them! Third: It would be nice if your friends (the architects) give some feedback at other ideas.
-the table that rotates out of the moving wall is amazing! very cool concept. -the aesthetic is a little plasticy for my taste -would love to have one big monitor for both office and entertainment -if those folding doors don't do much in terms of audio privacy, perhaps consider curtains instead -it seems like the key moving wall is the table one...perhaps nix the others to simplify?
this is a strong proposal!
Thank you for finding the time to give us your feedback .. The apartments design seems empty and without personality ... or like plastic as you call it but this is because we believe that we should not give personality to the place (because it is not ours to give - but the owners - and we dont really know you and trying to guess your personality seems wrong). The concept should provide a possible solution for handling space, finding problems and answers (lighting, ventilation) ... but the final touch that will turn the place into what we call "home", should belong to the owner. As we like to say: create the playground but let children invent the game. ? We will come back with some changes to meet your demands. Thank you once again .
11am....maybe a slide of a very nice view of the project that shows the possibilities of textures and finishes will help to make your point.
I agree with that point also...the client...should be able to give personality to the place...and assigning textures is one of their most powerful tools.
Nice job.
Y.
Thank you Yair... and I'm glad that you have the same point of view ... Your comments are very useful in rethinking the project ..
Nice detail is the organic shape in the white wall on the left. It reminds me of the architects of a building nearby my city.
http://www.gasunie.nl/nl/gu/het-hoofdkantoor/het-hoofdkantoor
Great job and your design has convinced me.
Really nice and innovative, also love your presentation it is really effective.
Amazing work!!! Unique!!! The light work and open space in this project it's incredible!!! Excellent work!!! Love it!!! Good Luck!!! :)
Thank you JeskoStoetzer....thank you very much. Happy New Year!
so great and lovely,very nice renders,concept.
lovely and usable chair in living room.
i think change your floor material to real material .
your bathroom design is so great.
Thank you Hoonam.. .We will come back with some changes, in material sector... Happy New Year!
i like your idea and presentation because it has a different approach,very nice!
Thank you .. .i am glad that you have visited ... Happy New Year!
Sorry, but I think this is all form and little content. Needs a lot of work. Z.
hello, I agree that a light study can be important for an apartment, but I don't know how and if you took into account the configuration of the adjacent buildings that could cast shadows and the position of the apartment within the structure when you made the lighting study. I just don't have that information. Also I'm not sure if you are allowed to exceed the limit of the facade when replacing the kitchen window.
I could not make a shadow mask (due to lack of data) ... the study is based on the pictures made available ... the kitchen window is expanding in a courtyard .. hopefully that is not problem .. Thank you for your point of view.
I don't quite get the image on the wall, but I think it's great presentation. Nice job.
I always like the rotated table and the moving wall!! very interesting design!! And nice update!!! well done!!!!
really like the environment you have created ... opened, young ... and the idea of the table is really great ... good
Love the sofa near the window!!! maybe you can improve the lounge moment, very good project! good luck!
Clean and simple. I like your bathroom apparatus, quite a space saver! The project renderings are nice due to the fact that they start to give a real appreciation for the "smallness" of the space. Nice job with some of the more detailed studies into ventilation etc. too. I like your work!
LIKE THE IDEA FOR THE TABLE AND THAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THE DECORATION TOO.BATH INSTALLATION IS NICE TOO.
it is supposed to be an architecture contest, not a rendering one, but what can you do...
Your in depth research and design is very cohesive and logical. As expected from professional architect. Kudos to your great work 11am!
thank you bcgg23232!! not yet a professional architect but maybe someday.
Great work and thorough thinking. Like the spaciousness of your appartment. I also love that seat on the window sill - would be my favorite place for reading. ;o)
I love the "vertebrae" unit in the bathroom. And thank you for the information about steam showers. It sounds simpler than I thought. But I'm confused about the solar stuff: do the photovoltaic cells in the window convert to electricity without a converter or do they only power the parans?
I also love the fold-up window seats by the 2 windows - what a great idea! And the light study was great, too. Hopefully, you will be able to come up with something to remove that annoying overhead portion of the dining table.
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