Following on from the (dare I say it) success of the sort - of introductory mediator project, we've now moved on to slightly more substantial fare in the form of running-'til-the-end-of-semester research retreat project. Initial thoughts are that it sounds like a really fun project to get stuck in with, if somewhat daunting.
Having completed the mediator project, I have a fairly clear idea of some of the less immediately obvious elements of the site and its background, however, when visiting for the Mediator, I wasn't treating it as a site analysis so some things sort of passed me by a bit more - there's quite a lot to take in, particularly as the brief is for a relatively large, complex building within the grounds of an existing large, complex and rather beautiful historic building.
My initial thoughts have generally been related to the fact that a new build would have to be carefully considered so that it didn't detract from what is already present - both physically and metaphysically (using that word makes me wince). In the same way, a building may itself be detracted from or at least not complimented by the existing structures and atmosphere of the place.
There's lots to be thinking about, getting down on paper and mulling over from different angles - this should be a good, full on project.
Also included here for your delectation and delight are a few photos from the Edinburgh study visit - I took more photos than is really acceptable of the welding on that roof structure...
No comments:
Post a Comment