Students hanging out at the grass patch.
It is known that students mostly from universities love to hang out at the grass patch. Yes, it is a relaxing place to get some fresh air especially on a sunny day, sleeping, chatting, reading and even drawing when it is placed at the best est view for students to sketch their ideas and inspirations. However, it is a disadvantage for them as the grass patch will be muddy and dirty if it rains. I understand the fact that there are still other 'hot spots' for them to hang out but let's just say that the school consists tons of students hanging out at the same spot. As a result, there will be a space constraint.
I did research on ideas that would complement with the grass patch.... ↓↓
Presenting : Landscape Extrusion!
This space were designed by the graduating students/designers from OTIS College of Art and Design's from architecture/landscape/interior course.
I feel that this is a brilliant social space design as it is partially sheltered with trees but can still feel the sun rays shining. The space is to provide seating for individuals and groups, reading, writing and social interaction between students occurring at once. For Art students, they could enjoy doing their sketches feeling tranquil.
Process :
This space can accomodate up to 110 people at once, in various seated and reclined positions. Profile of decks, seats, lounge, chaises, benches and tables that are extruded up to 12 feet in width are being installed here too.
Firstly, they began with 1 week of individual diagramming and parti studies that addressed two potential sites, after which proceeded with progressively larger teams through with schematic design schemes and site options were reduced, ultimately, to one. They presented solutions three times to a Client-group that selected the final design.
It is integrated into and customized for its site, a previously entirely unused band of trees and grave located between OTIS' Galef Fine Arts Center and a lawn.
So for those nature and outdoor lovers, Im sure you would love to have this type of social spaces in school. So do i!
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