Structure and Skin

The first idea that came out of my head is to create a geometric structure. By creating two same types of structure makes me to think how will the twin becomes one. Then I decided to add elevation between the twin which makes the basic structure become a whole thing. The sticks that placed in the middle not only shows shadow changing under the sun light, but also can be part of the structure, although I did not concern about the weight of the piece we are going to use. The tension that comes out from two sides make the whole object stands more strongly.

To develop my design, I researched the works done by Peter Zumthor, and I got interets in his Bruder Klaus Chapel. I found that although the chapel is small, it does not make people feel depression when they stand inside. I think this is an important point for a design that relates to people. He designed the whole experience for the people from the path to the chapel to the inside space of the chapel. When people walk into the chapel, the path is relatively dark, but after walking few steps to the space for praying will show in front of us. He used heavy material to make the door, even it is not easy for an adult to close the door. Once the door is closed, it provides people a quiet space to pray. And another thing he designed for people who pray is he made an open top for the chapel, because he thought when people are praying, an open top helps them to communicate with God. In the meantime, the open top makes the smoke more easier to come out when they are fire the concrete. Here is a link tells you how Peter Zumthor makes his chapel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmQ8h0xvXn4

After I researched on Peter Zumthor's Chapel, I realized the experience that people have when they are standing in front of the design or walking through is so important. Then, I created a wall with small holes by using different lengths of sticks. The experience that we walk though the pathway is we can see the land view differently. Considering the weather condition, we can see the rain drop fall down from the top when we standing in the pathway.