Pecha Kutcha
Slide 1 - Nero
After responding to Emperor Caesar’s Nero advertisement,
I researched who he was, to understand his personality and understand the reasoning behind his requirements.
So who is Nero?
Nero is was a Roman Emperor who was extravagant and liked to show off his wealth but he was also disliked and had various plots against his life.
He required protective gates, an art studio, gallery, yard, secret chambers, guard, maids, stewards quarters.
Slide 2 - Site
So chosen site is magnificent it expansive water views, is private and a large block of land to build a Roman Villa.
I visited the site – understand and assess the environment
the first image shows the view points of the site
the second image shows the dug out area of the site this is important for me to see as it impacts on the design of the Villa
Slide 3 - Vitruvious’
Before generating ideas, I read “Vitruvious’ 10 Books of Architecture” to fully understand a typical Roman Villa.
He highlighted the importance of the atrium as it is the centre of a Roman Villa. And the peristyle witch is usually located at the back of the villa.
Also lighting exposure is used to provide warmth through the house.
Slide 4 - Schematic diagrams
I stated generating Schematic diagrams, with the knowledge of a typical Roman villa in mind. First I experimented with normal rooms.
Then I integrated Nero’s rooms in the last 2. And separated the Villa into 3 sections, private public and servants quarters.
Slide 5 - Y House
I got inspiration from Steven Holl’s ‘Y’ house.
The house uses three primary relationships in the ground, on the ground and over the ground.
I applied this my design for Nero as above - IMPORTANT
This is relevant to our site as the landscape is located on a slight hill creating a dip.
Holl also uses changes in natural light to create interior experiences.
Slide 6 - schematic diagram
In the schematic diagram I incorporated the shape of Holl’s ‘Y’ house.
First image - did not apply the brief to understand different viewpoints and where rooms can go
Second image – applied the brief and it fits really well into the shape, and provided the 2 separate parts of the villa, with 2 separate views.
Slide 7 - geometric form
Then I incorporated my geometric form
I decided to flip it, left, right, upside down to explore different options
Slide 8 -Option 1
I chose a side ways option and incorported the schematic diagram
The two arrows represent the two different view points
Then flipped it again to the left and to the right. After doing a few sketches experimenting with the different options.
Slide 9 – Option 2
This is the final floor plan shape that I designed and created the model based on this
Slide 10
I altered the shape of my geometric form, this makes the overall shape look more defined.
The sharpness of the Villa, makes it suit the myth that Nero chose Ares, as he is a strong and harsh personality
Slide 11 - perspective section
This is an excellent slide .. a perspective section showing the different rooms
The entrance is shown here I used “grey” concrete to show Ares strength
The gates show power and protection because the client has had death threats !
The sharp edges show the personalility of the client (angry, violent)
Slide 12 – perspective section no.2
Created a narrative storyboard which shows the way God Ares is included in architectural elements.
This drawing gives the client insight into the design showcasing
hallway relating to Ares
darkness of death
Highlight the height to show the two levels of the Villa
Entrance Hall way shows depth
Slide 13 – Floor Plan
You can see included:
All the rooms that Nero requested in the design
Floor plan shows the two different levels
Slide 14 –Floor Plan
Floor Plan revealing how the master bedroom overlaps on top of the first floor as per specs.
Slide 15 – Digital Mockup
To understand and visualise the geometric form in a 3 dimension shape
I created a digital mock up, using ‘Sketch Up’ this helped with envisioning the shape as 3 dimensional
Slide 16- The Model
I then made the maquette models
These are the different angles showing the glass windows to capture the sea views
Slide 17 – Model with grass
I used fake grass to reveal the depth of the ground, as the dip is clearly shown. I found this important for my model as the lower level of the Villa leads the client toward the views.
Slide 18 – Two Elevations
Elevations of the back of the Villa
Elevations of the side of the Villa
Slide 19 – The Section
This slide shows the side view and the drop to the lower level
Slide 20 – Site Plan
Fitted the geometric form into the envelop of the site
The arrows show the different view points and how they correspond with the view points of the shape
Slide 21 – Photomontage
You can see the model on the site and the different viewpoints
Slide 22, 23- Summary/Reflections
Elevation section, floor plan
Diagramic rendering
Site Plan
Photomontage
My reflections on following the brief -
Overall I found that designing for a client provide many limitations for creativity as the client has very specific needs, that may not suit the initial idea of the geometric form.
As I had to change my form a few times.
It was difficult to explore a better outcome with all the specific requirements that Nero needed.
I had challenges to meet the design brief of Emperor Nero who wanted an extravagant Villa but I succeeded in designing and creating a Villa that meets his needs.
