Project 3: Sketches and design development

From the beginning, the idea was to create an art gallery unique to the type of art being sold, and would be reflective of this art. A mysterious and dark gallery space was proposed, with nooks and crannies to displace the art. Apartment and living space was to be separated from the gallery.

My first designs did not incorporate the main ideas throughout the whole building (ideas needed to be turned up, to turn up the experience), was not well ordered, had inefficient circulation spaces, and did not make good use of the courtyard, which was put on the 2nd floor.

After consultation with Marcus, the design was redeveloped to impose a sense of order, to enhance the experience, to make better use of an outdoor courtyard, and to improve circulation.