THE UNUSUAL

My final project this semester was Skatepark + Library. Yes, it is quite an unusual combination on a site. This semester overall was all about the unusual – unusual materials, unusual programs, unusual environments. It makes you think outside the box and utilize materials seemingly unsuitable for the job. For example, I attempted building models out of Cheerios, rubber bands, electric wires, sequin fabrics, soap, shower sponges, plaster, and other crazy things. In the end, however, my final choice narrowed down to wood and acrylic to imitate three materials: marble, copper, and wood.

Skatepark and library had to coexist. Reaching beyond the requirements, I made them interweave to allow every visitor to experience both worlds. Here is what came as a result of my hard work (I will start with photos and include drawings at the end):

'A TREEHOUSE'

Creation of this residence designed for a couple (which many people called 'a treehouse') was honestly a struggle for me: this entire semester was. Finding the optimal intersection of grids and tubes was especially challenging, but when the idea was bound to become an actual creation – everything seemed to start to work out in a manner I really liked.

Personally, this is one of the projects I've done so far at the School of Architecture which I enjoyed to some other level. Through making and developing my treehouse, I prove to myself again that I could not have chosen a better suiting me major.

See it for yourself:

Plan #1 (cut at the underground level)

Plan #2 (cut at the 2nd floor)

Elevations

Section A-A

Section B-B

Midterm version with less tubes

Final version

Top view

India Ink on Yupo Paper

Purchase Yupo paper which is water-resistant and apply some ink which, of course, won't dry for some time. Use brushes, water, hairdryer, and other stuff you find interesting. Desired chaos on your paper is guaranteed.