a library without books
inside/out
cit
City Lounge
St Gallen
Switzerland
CREATING PLACE
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MENTOR TEAM
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What is Interior Design?
• design & construction of functional, safe
and aesthetically meaningful interior
environments
• enhance the quality of life & culture of the
occupants
• custom design or specify furniture, lighting,
walls, flooring, colour, materials & graphics
• understanding of technical and theoretical
aspects of how people interact with and
experience space
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What is Industrial Design?
• creation of products that enhance people’s
lives functionally, aesthetically and
meaningfully
• understanding of technology/innovation
• understanding of people and society
• understanding of design process
• designing products that are viable to mass
manufacture
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What is Architecture?
• the process and product of planning,
designing and constructing
• reflects functional, social, and aesthetic
considerations.
• the manipulation and coordination of
material, technology, light & shadow
• encompasses the pragmatic aspects of
realizing designed spaces
• design activity from the macro-level
(urban design, landscape architecture) to
the micro-level (construction details)
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What is Landscape Architecture
& Urban Design?
• combines art and science to create
meaningful and enjoyable outdoor places
• responds to the economic, social and
environmental interests of communities
• design and planning of projects including:
parks/recreational places
botanic gardens
sporting complexes
various educational, commercial, industrial and
residential sites,
landscapes associated with major infrastructure
systems - roads and railways
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PROGRAM
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UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGN BRIEF
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UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGN BRIEF
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VALUES
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ACTIVITIES
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SITE
DESIGN FOR CLIMATE
DESIGNING FOR CLIMATE
TECHNOLOGY
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a library without books
Understanding the Design Brief
Exercise Part A
Context & Content - Exploring the VAST
framework
•Analyse the Stones Corner library site
•Using the VAST framework, brainstorm ideas
for the Stones Corner library redevelopment
under the four headings of
Values, Activities, Site and Technology
• do sketches, rubbings and take photos to
illustrate some of these ideas. This work will
form part of your concept presentation
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Exercise Part B
Concept – Generation of Important Ideas
imagining and representing
• using text, rubbings, photos & sketches as
a collage develop a concept presentation
which illustrates your key ideas
• use the design elements & principles to
achieve the desired qualities for the space
• 1 x A4 concept board each for values,
activities, site and technology
• 1 x A3 site analysis – highlight key site
conditions and design response
• five minute group presentation on Friday
discussing the key values, activities, site
and technology aspects of your concept
ACTIVITY