School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia
In Class
These drawings of the suspended study zone at the Nest document the movements of people as they come and go. The top of the staircase was a particular point of interest, as since nobody could see how full the area was, they had to reach the top of the stair in order to determine if they’d be staying or not.
At Home
At home exercise
In class
Was unwell this day and unfortunately could not make it to class
At home
It appears I somehow lost this drawing:(. Will draw and upload a new one by close of day if that’s okay
Analyzing the Olympic Village walk- South East False Creek
In class:
at home: (during my trip to nyc)
In Class at the Nest:
At Home – Water Flow on Granville Island:
in class
at home
In Class:
I could not attend class this day because I had a viral infection 😛
At home:
For this assignment, I’ve chosen to explore a space I’m responsible for and have frequently visited in recent months. I’m an RA at Totem Park, where my main role is to ensure the well-being of first-year residents and safeguard the facilities. This often involves using our senses to make educated guesses about what’s happening behind closed doors and whether any intervention is needed. This aspect of addressing unseen social dynamics is particularly intriguing.
Diagram 1: From my window, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern in how people move through the space. The arrangement of materials and the layout of hallways seem to dictate the flow of movement. People tend to follow the prescribed path rather than freely walking outside or alongside it.
Diagram 2: Totem Park is surrounded by a lush woodland with large trees scattered among the living areas. I imagine a network of communication and biochemical signaling among these trees as they interact with and respond to their environment.
Diagram 3: I’ve created this diagram to examine the proportion of users in relation to the built structures and natural elements in the surroundings.
Diagram 4: This is how it feels when people just follow the predefined paths outlined by the materials.
Diagram 5: As commented before I have to constantly be aware of a variety of signs when I am doing my rounds to ensure there is nothing out of common happening around. A lot of the times I have to rely on my smell, or the noise levels to find where disturbances are happening on the floor. To some extend, it is fun to play detective and try to see through the walls to maintain order and protect the first years.
Diagram 6: This diagram explores concepts related to water management and the potential placement of utilities. I’ve observed multiple holes in the grassy areas, often attributed to the Japanese beetle. This led me to ponder the existence of a complex subterranean colony operating beneath our notice as residents.
I was away at studio for this assignment, however, I mapped the above/under relationships on site during a very busy visit. These sketches were made with pencil, and this inversion was my desperate attempt to save them.
