First Design Response

We have been tasked to undertake an initial design response to the Koha brief that we have been given today. Due to the fact that it is based upon the Massey University new Master Plan, details are a little sketchy and what we are allowed to do seems quite open to interpretation. Unfortunately I was having trouble with the sketch-up file that we have been provided thanks to Athfield Architects and due to the fact that I had to work all afternoon today I have been a bit strapped for time. Therefore I have just done a quick drawing looking at a potential aesthetic that I could incorporate into space. I started off very focused on the Marae in looking to the future and how it will be used more and more often, however I feel that is something that I can consider a little bit further down the track as opposed to solely focusing my project around it.

I considered especially within CoCA how stressed students get around the time of hand-ins. Therefore I decided to design a rough potential 'getaway' for students to go and relax to take their minds off the stresses of university and just unwind for a short time. Just a place of tranquility, with the soft sound of flowing water around the stone paves. It's not much to go on, however it is just one way of visualising what the new public space could be in the future. Obviously if this design concept goes any further than where it is at the moment, there will be a lot of refinement - this could even be one section of the proposed new public space, a bahama inspired beach design with recliners with flowing water around.. Anyway, we will see what happens in the morning with presentation.