Monday, March 15, 2010

Week 2 - Analysis of Archetype



CHOSEN EXEMPLAR - GEOFFREY BAWA: 33RD LANE



The site prior to what it is today contained 4 small bungalows which Bawa transformed into the house it is today.

The house is at the end of a quite lane.

Bawa uses all local materials and practices local building techniques.

Every area of the house is attached to the outdoors allowing light to flow in and creating efficient ventilation.

Has an intimate relationship with nature.

Strong attention to the sequencing of spaces, the creation of vistas, courtyards and walkways.

A blend of modern and tradition, formal and picturesque.

Strongly evokes the pleasures of the sensors that go hand in hand with the climate, landscape and culture of the ancient Ceylon's


Robson, D. 2002. Geoffrey Bawa - The Complete Works. London. Thames & Hudson.


GEOFFREY BAWA'S PLANS AND SECTIONS
Geoffrey Bawa is very well known for his free hand working drawings. Bawa allows these kind of drawings to exhibit a unique character by beautifully showing the landscaping and the pure fact that they they are drawn by free hand.

IMAGES: Taylor, B. B. 1995. Geoffrey Bawa. London. Thames & Hudson.

MY REPRESENTATIONS OF BAWA'S 33RD LANE DRAWINGS



Diagramming of Spatial Arrangements & Design Responses



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