Through this post I hope to fully explain my intent behind the design. During my critique I felt that I did not provide myself with the best opportunity to completely sell my design to the class. In doing this post I hope that it will help to get a better understanding.
Responsive Duality:
duality means the means the harmony of two opposite and complementary parts that integrate into a whole
The Duality Principle
Uzma Mazhar
© 2002
Uzma Mazhar
© 2002
Everything is responsive in some way to something else. There is interaction and responsiveness on several different levels. The table is capable of making adjustments to the size of the dining party that is being serving. Lighting as well makes the same adjustment to people and the mood that is intended to be set. The interaction with people that use the space falls at the highest level. From here the form of the space takes on the idea of linking and the response of two forms coming together to create a newer form.
It all started with the table and the ultimate desire to design something that contained the table for twelve and the side table all within one piece. This led to the decision to have some form of a divider between the two but something that does not disconnect the two completely. Upon making this decision I realized that typically this table would not be serving twelve people all the time. From here I started working with the idea that the divider could move and adjust to the number of people it will be serving at the time. The detail created down the center of the table resulted from the movable wall idea, something that reacts to this motion. It works in a zipper motion where the underneath strand is forced to move upward during the movement of the wall and interlock with the top strand, uniting the pieces. At this point in the design process I really started thinking about the major elements of the room and how the table relates outward to the many parts of the room.
It became apparent that the idea of linking or fitting together either physically or through appearance would be the best approach to create something unified and holistic. The form of the room was inspired theoretically from the table and the linking together idea. I eventually came to the idea of two U-like shapes offset appearing as they link together. This resulted in two passage ways, one leading the guest to the food first where they would then walk around the movable wall and proceed with eating, and another that acts as an exit inviting the guests into the living space where they can enjoy good conversation.
The word complement became an important word in the design process. It enabled me to make decisions on whether elements should complement the table or resemble specific aesthetics of the table. The table was to be the focal point and the only means of furniture within the space. Excess was not necessary, because it would only distract the attention of the inhabitants from the presence of the table.
The dark wood floors complement the tables lightly stained wood tabletop. Two of the major walls are of a tinted glass just as that of the movable wall intertwined with the table. To balance this, the other walls complement the table wall but simultaneously resemble their adjacent walls in same hue to resemble a simplistic, continuous form. The drop down ceiling in form resembled the table form but complements the color. The opening in axis with the table leads to the kitchen and is the same size as the table wall, giving the illusion that the table wall was pulled from the room’s wall. The chairs resemble a similar material as the glass walls but are completely clear so the vision of the table’s details are not hindered. So in order to create a duality of parts all aspects of the room would either complement or resemble the table, the center of attention for the space.
Table:
Space:
West Wall Elevation
Wall Section
It all started with the table and the ultimate desire to design something that contained the table for twelve and the side table all within one piece. This led to the decision to have some form of a divider between the two but something that does not disconnect the two completely. Upon making this decision I realized that typically this table would not be serving twelve people all the time. From here I started working with the idea that the divider could move and adjust to the number of people it will be serving at the time. The detail created down the center of the table resulted from the movable wall idea, something that reacts to this motion. It works in a zipper motion where the underneath strand is forced to move upward during the movement of the wall and interlock with the top strand, uniting the pieces. At this point in the design process I really started thinking about the major elements of the room and how the table relates outward to the many parts of the room.
It became apparent that the idea of linking or fitting together either physically or through appearance would be the best approach to create something unified and holistic. The form of the room was inspired theoretically from the table and the linking together idea. I eventually came to the idea of two U-like shapes offset appearing as they link together. This resulted in two passage ways, one leading the guest to the food first where they would then walk around the movable wall and proceed with eating, and another that acts as an exit inviting the guests into the living space where they can enjoy good conversation.
The word complement became an important word in the design process. It enabled me to make decisions on whether elements should complement the table or resemble specific aesthetics of the table. The table was to be the focal point and the only means of furniture within the space. Excess was not necessary, because it would only distract the attention of the inhabitants from the presence of the table.
The dark wood floors complement the tables lightly stained wood tabletop. Two of the major walls are of a tinted glass just as that of the movable wall intertwined with the table. To balance this, the other walls complement the table wall but simultaneously resemble their adjacent walls in same hue to resemble a simplistic, continuous form. The drop down ceiling in form resembled the table form but complements the color. The opening in axis with the table leads to the kitchen and is the same size as the table wall, giving the illusion that the table wall was pulled from the room’s wall. The chairs resemble a similar material as the glass walls but are completely clear so the vision of the table’s details are not hindered. So in order to create a duality of parts all aspects of the room would either complement or resemble the table, the center of attention for the space.
Table:
Exploded Axonometric of Table
Space:
Floor Plan
North Wall Elevation
East Wall Elevation
South Wall Elevation
West Wall Elevation
Wall Section
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