Recently, Sean DiVincenzo of Lone Wolf Drafting and Design entered into the Google Sketch Up/ Guggenheim Museum's Design It Shelter Competition. The contest outline was rather simple - design a small shelter no large then 100 square feet, and locate the structure anywhere in the world. The structure had to be a place in which one could study and sleep. There is no electric, no gas, and no heat. This shelter concept is my solution for the Guggenheim Museum's Shelter Competition.
Location:
Barrier Islands, Off the Coast of Fiji
Design Concepts:
The first notable feature of the shelter is that it sits on the high tide line of the island beach. The front of the shelter employs a wedge or "bow" shaped geometry that mimics the front end of a boat, as if the shelter is cutting through the water as the tide comes in. This shape is carried through the large panoramic window, which offers the user a full, 180 degree panoramic view of the surrounding ocean. The wedge window envelopes the user with the surrounding environment while offering complete protection from the elements. The roof line also takes a cue from the ocean, as it mimics the shape of an ocean wave. Only, in this case, the wave originates from the sands of the beach, and seems as though it will crash into the ocean ahead of it, a sort of mirror of reality. The wave like roof extends beyond the perimeter of the actual shelter, providing more shade to allow for a cooler environment. Due to the lack of utilities, and the extreme nature of the surrounding environment, it was important to me to include a passive ventilation system. On the rear wall of the structure, there are several porthole style vents with louvered fins inserted. The fins act as air accelerators - as wind moves toward the structure, air is funneled between the fins at a faster rate allowing for maximum cooling.
Layout:
The shelter layout is divided into 4 basic zones: a private study area, a relaxed study area, outdoor area, and sleeping area.
Zone One: Private/ Intense Study: This area is located at the back of the shelter, and is surrounded by heavy bearing walls with small windows looking to the outside environment. This view faces the beach and tree line, and allows for a more distraction free environment for intense study sessions.
Zone Two: Relaxed Study Area/ Break Area: Anyone studying intently for any length of time knows the critical need for study breaks, or just a simple change in environment. The second study area sits at the apex of the panoramic glass, allowing the user to sit in a more relaxed area while taking a break, or while doing some light reading.
Zone Three: Sleeping Area: After a hard day of studying, one would definitely want to take a nice nap. The bed is located above the private study area, and uses the bearing walls for added privacy. The bed can be accesed by a built in ladder located at the foot of the bed. The user can drift off to sleep will laying on his side watching the waves roll in.
Zone Four: Outdoor Area: The entire shelter is surrounded by a wrap around deck. This allows the user to walk the perimeter of the structure to get some air while staying near the shelter. At the end of the wedge, there is a small staircase that allows the user to walk directly into the water at high tide. Otherwise, it severs as another point of entry and egress at low tide. To the rear of the shelter is the main entry door which is accessed via a slightly elevated walkway. This walkway spans several “outrigger” style supports – a nod to the boat building and fishing cultures of the surrounding Fijian Islands.
Extras:
After completing the shelter under the constraints of the contest rules, I went a few steps further with my design. I decided to add electric for some lighting, and I rendered the images for a more dramatic presentation. Please feel free to comment on this project on this blog.
Here is the link for the official contest page:
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/education/sackler-center/design-it-shelter/view-shelters
YouTube Animation Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltLObahCUkA
3D SketchUp Warehouse:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7db727aafa5befb3f0c01c74757ae1f4
Location:
Barrier Islands, Off the Coast of Fiji
Design Concepts:
The first notable feature of the shelter is that it sits on the high tide line of the island beach. The front of the shelter employs a wedge or "bow" shaped geometry that mimics the front end of a boat, as if the shelter is cutting through the water as the tide comes in. This shape is carried through the large panoramic window, which offers the user a full, 180 degree panoramic view of the surrounding ocean. The wedge window envelopes the user with the surrounding environment while offering complete protection from the elements. The roof line also takes a cue from the ocean, as it mimics the shape of an ocean wave. Only, in this case, the wave originates from the sands of the beach, and seems as though it will crash into the ocean ahead of it, a sort of mirror of reality. The wave like roof extends beyond the perimeter of the actual shelter, providing more shade to allow for a cooler environment. Due to the lack of utilities, and the extreme nature of the surrounding environment, it was important to me to include a passive ventilation system. On the rear wall of the structure, there are several porthole style vents with louvered fins inserted. The fins act as air accelerators - as wind moves toward the structure, air is funneled between the fins at a faster rate allowing for maximum cooling.
Layout:
The shelter layout is divided into 4 basic zones: a private study area, a relaxed study area, outdoor area, and sleeping area.
Zone One: Private/ Intense Study: This area is located at the back of the shelter, and is surrounded by heavy bearing walls with small windows looking to the outside environment. This view faces the beach and tree line, and allows for a more distraction free environment for intense study sessions.
Zone Two: Relaxed Study Area/ Break Area: Anyone studying intently for any length of time knows the critical need for study breaks, or just a simple change in environment. The second study area sits at the apex of the panoramic glass, allowing the user to sit in a more relaxed area while taking a break, or while doing some light reading.
Zone Three: Sleeping Area: After a hard day of studying, one would definitely want to take a nice nap. The bed is located above the private study area, and uses the bearing walls for added privacy. The bed can be accesed by a built in ladder located at the foot of the bed. The user can drift off to sleep will laying on his side watching the waves roll in.
Zone Four: Outdoor Area: The entire shelter is surrounded by a wrap around deck. This allows the user to walk the perimeter of the structure to get some air while staying near the shelter. At the end of the wedge, there is a small staircase that allows the user to walk directly into the water at high tide. Otherwise, it severs as another point of entry and egress at low tide. To the rear of the shelter is the main entry door which is accessed via a slightly elevated walkway. This walkway spans several “outrigger” style supports – a nod to the boat building and fishing cultures of the surrounding Fijian Islands.
Extras:
After completing the shelter under the constraints of the contest rules, I went a few steps further with my design. I decided to add electric for some lighting, and I rendered the images for a more dramatic presentation. Please feel free to comment on this project on this blog.
Here is the link for the official contest page:
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/education/sackler-center/design-it-shelter/view-shelters
YouTube Animation Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltLObahCUkA
3D SketchUp Warehouse:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7db727aafa5befb3f0c01c74757ae1f4
Guggenheim Contest Shelter Images:
Shelter: Front Elevation
Shelter: Left Elevation 
Shelter: Rear Elevation 
Shelter: Rear Elevation 
Shelter: Right Elevation 
Shelter: Front Elevation 
Shelter: Roof View 
Shelter: Rear Detail 
Shelter: Interior, Bed 
Shelter: Interior Bed and Private Study 
Shelter: Interior Roof 
Shelter: Bed, Private Study and Entry 
Shelter: Front at Night 
Shelter: Interior Bed and Private Study at Night 
Shelter: Bed, Private Study and Entry at Night
Shelter: Sketch Up Video
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