Final Wall Model

This is my final wall model. To give both a sense of unity and interest to the wall, I used repetition of vertical lines, whether it be the skeletal structure or the extruding vertical strips on the wall. To make the repetition more interesting, I used variation of the width of the vertical elements (the width and spacing of the skeletal structures made of balsa wood in the model are half that of the vertical columns on the wall). Additive and subtractive elements are apparent in the glass windows. The glass windows are arranged in an ascending order, and the window at the bottom juts out of the building, allowing people to walk out a bit further from the building itself and enjoy the view outside. This is part of the habitable space, the area on the raised platform, which serves as a cozy nook for visitors to sit down, relax, and read. The middle window pane is positioned in the same plane as the walls, and the uppermost window juts into the building. The windows' gradation in terms of height and depth invite visitors to slow down their pace and appreciate this variation in the architecture.




The entrance to the community center is located on the far right when facing the wall. Upon entering, the visitor is directed by the wooden skeletal structures to travel diagonally towards the cluster of trees in the middle. Among the cluster of trees is a pattern on the floor, distinct from the rest of surrounding area, which catches the visitor's attention. The visitor looks around, curious about whether this change in flooring signifies anything, and a small window at the top of the wall catches his/her eye. This is the zen view. The visitor can look up and catch glimpses of the trees outside and the sunlight that filters in through the opening makes interesting patterns on the floor. At the same time, visitors walking toward the building can catch glimpses of the trees within the building when they look up through the window.



The visitor now sees the habitable space, which is on a raised platform on the side of the wall with the additive/subtractive windows. The upper part of the bottom window is translucent and filters the amount of sunlight that enters. There is a ledge that juts out from the bottom window's structure, which people can sit on. Around the windows are benches and a bookcase. The habitable space is partitioned off by a thick wall with a glass pattern on the upper half, through which you can see the windows behind it. The glass panel uses a shape that fits with the theme of the windows, and this use of layering intrigues the visitor to enter and explore the habitable space. On the side of the partition facing the habitable space, there is a screen door that can be swung open to create a greater sense of privacy in the habitable space and shield its users from the eyes of casual passersby.