Monday, October 8, 2007

My Sister's House: Individual Intent

My Sisters House is a safe haven for pregnant teenage girls. It is a place where girls can go to without judgment or fear to begin their new family. This home gives girls a semi-permanent place to begin raising their children, while they themselves finish growing up.
The structure of the building is designed to reflect this mission. It is created in a modern style representing the contemporary nature of this home. Clusters of spaces are being created in the interior, which make up the exterior of the building. This represents the idea that the girls that will come that live here create the space itself.
The unifying factor among each floor will be the materials. We will use the materials to define each space as well as separate them. We will use aluminum to create the clusters of rooms, and mirrored glass will be used in between the spaces to close off the interior. These materials are similar enough to create a unity throughout the building. However the slight difference in the texture and look of the material creates distinct spaces.
This building is about individual girls coming together from different places and backgrounds for a unifying purpose. Just like the clusters coming together to create this space.

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