Although all three spaces fit into the concept of "flow", they will be different expressions of this word. The first space (22'x32'-4'') will translate like a flowing tide rising and advancing.
Streamline. The word does not automatically cause one’s thoughts to jump to the idea of curvilinear movement. My own first thought is a “streamlined” kitchen in fact, complete with matching appliances, surfaces etc. throughout. Stepping away from my literal translation drawn from a previous experience of mine, I begin to break down the concept word that has been allotted to me; flow, streamline being the second word to enter into my thoughts upon hearing my concept. Within a space, I understand flow best in a sense of circulation, meaning the ability to move throughout a space freely. I imagine the occupant entering into the loft from an outside source whether it is a busy city or vast expanse of open space; this loft in itself is a transition from the outside world. From the doorway they will proceed from the source that encompassed them prior to this free form gathering of living. They will not be barricaded through walls but instead experience the flow of space through moments of capture and release, rise and advance of the ceiling and floor, much like a flowing tide. I imagine a place for sleeping fitting into the greatest edition of capture, being the most enclosed nook out of the whole. The space is dictated by these feeling of enclosure and expanse, a living room using elements of openness transitioning smoothly to a kitchen area slightly more enclosed. Ideas of free-flowing space come to mind in actions of coming and going. Walls will not compromise the openness of this space, but moreover simply act as aids to circulation. The ideas of ebb join my concept of flow in the elements of gradual change in this loft.
22'x22' Idea generation
A building may manipulate any activity within it, a flowing space is a successful one if its occupant may pause as they proceed throughout the space to take part of whatever activity it may be; walking, chatting, eating, or bathing to smoothly transition from each activity to the next. To imagine this continuous flow, I center my mind on circulation. The source is equally as important as a destination, just as the path in between is. Instead of moving about a space in a grid as if one was some kind of human Pac-man, a free and open plan can permit be an organized plan as well. With materiality guiding the user, the same wood that lines one wall in an eating area, may transition to the floor, stretching out o a living space, creating fluidity amidst the separation of activities. Any existing walls will dictate a sense of privacy, all other spaces will fall into the levels of emergence, flowing continuously and hierarchal like a stream feeding into a river. Columns dually function for storage needs and help shape special divisions. A curved wall allows the hint of a bed to be seen while bathing is tucked away in the heart of the curve; even the most private area has a curving opening beckoning human presence. Human circulation is based on the source from which they enter. One settles in on an activity, and then flows to the next.
11'x32'-4'' Idea Generation
A nest can provide many things such as food, warmth, and rest. To move in an everlasting flow, there must be some path involved. Each solid does not act so much as a barrier to movement but instead a guide to circulation. These solids function more than guides to circulation but also mechanics of living. The curve of solids enforces the flow of space as one does not become “pinched” into corners, entering the space one faces a wall of windows. Looking above, conscious ceiling patterns enhance sense of direction through various breams act as guidelines. The air of this space is illuminated in a light palette and overall openness. As one move too more personal acts (like bathing) angles of beams start to dip down as if the shelter is flexing to create a more enclosed space. As the general circulation of this space closely resembles that of an Infiniti symbol, the placement of each solid is meant to become a source of activity, but also an enforcer of this continuous, stream like flow. Taking a narrow rectangle and carving out forms, adding and subtracting until a sense of flow but also special division is established is my aim for this loft. A curvilinear form stretches throughout the space with a mirrored overhang shadowing above and two areas of rest back a middle soli of related form on each side. The user can still feel the fluidity of space as they move about and around these solids, but the distinction between public and private is apparent. As one moves from one activity to the next, there is always an underlying stream of movement
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