Integrity and Update

I was asked "How do you keep the integrity of your design with so many influences and conflicting feedback from teachers, getting too many ideas?" I find that it helps me to continuously refer back to my research report, feasibility study, and inspiration images. Every time I get new feedback or idea I either write it down or draw it up, and justify whether or not it belongs in the design by referring it back to the mission purpose and vision that I have for the space.

To be honest, I think this project would be easier if we had a real client who could give us feedback on whether certain design decisions were appreciated by them, rather than the panel of teachers who give conflicting feedback. However, as a student I am still being pushed to learn more and think more than just one path, and the contradicting ideas given by the teachers show me that not all clients can be easy, and to think outside the box! Somehow I have to work out a design that is agreeable for everyone, whilst still staying true to the integrity of the design.

During the two-week break from TAFE I just had, I didn't have a break from anything else and my part-time job at Telstra was more demanding than usual... I really couldn't call it a 'break' because I ended up being extremely busy with things that couldn't be done during term - TAFE work ended up taking a back seat.

The three most important things that I still need to do are:

1. Decide on what furniture/furnishings/finishes I will use
2. Consider construction features for the preliminary presentation next Monday
3. Make points 1+2 in ArchiCAD

I think the best element of my design is the use of frosted glass in all areas, to bring light into spaces that are away from windows and to keep the design open, yet private. I'm still making these glass walls in ArchiCAD, which is a main element in all areas, but two areas that are in need of my attention are:

1. Library - the design of the glass bookshelves, how will they be hung and fixed.

2. Computer area - ceiling and floor heights and finishes, decide on a feature for this space possibly on the ceiling

I'm considering putting my Marcel Wanders Zeppelin Pendant in the computer area. The size and design makes it fit well over the round computer table. I've also been inspired by other ceiling designs:

That's probably all from me for today. I'm feeling motivated by these inspiration images to go do some designing! Thanks for reading :)

Jane