Drafts from reshaping the form to express the narrative of the ‘Pipi shape more clearly:
Left – Form reflects a pointed shell maintaining a negative which neighbours Snickel Lane, allowing light access into the Snickel Arcade. Enough space on the East end for a rock garden.
Right – The form reflects both a curved shell and a Luna shape, corresponding with the connection that the moon has with the Waitematā Harbour.
Bottom Left – (A rounded version of top Left,) responding to the fluidity of the original shoreline, focusing on curvature.
Bottom Right – A Korū/ fishhook form which exterior spaces are kept interiorly away from the building edges. A beautiful resemblance of honour to the Waitematā Harbour.
Completed digital modelling of the community space. Reworked 3D modelling until fluid and expressed the best.
North – South view of the design. Beautiful flush glass panels are seen from this viewpoint:
South – North view of ‘Whakakotahi’ peering over the ledge:
The form of the proposed design is seen here. Fluid and shell like, also replicating the waves of Waitematā Harbour.
Shaping the details within the space – Bathrooms, kitchens, staircase and storage
Spiral staircase dimension:
Building code recommends one unisex bathroom for this space.
Bathroom dimensions for unisex/wheel chair bathroom:
Elevator size:
Programme:
A space programmed for the community of Single parents, Refugees, Womens refuge and Suicide survivors. A fully funded space that is leased out for periods of time to bring together sensitive communities. Available outside out the leased times as a common space – A place for the rest of the community to come together.
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