FUNCTION AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT!

I began looking at some ideas to further the function with tutor Yvonne. We discussed the idea of having  the pods/boxes with 2 layers, a layer with air between that still allows for transparency but will cool the space so that it does not need a typical solid roof, walls ect. 

Started looking at breaking up the space. Raising the ground platform to create a shaded public space beneath the larger platform that contains the private spaces. This elevates the sort of 'status'of the private spaces, takes them further from ground noise and I may be able to create some sort of floating feeling later on. 

Again I look at breaking up the space. The first platform raised and maybe an opening in the bamboo to have pools, amenities and access to pods above. 

I began to look breifing at floor layouts with a new idea in mind. That being - the idea of sollid wall within the bamboo screening. The solid walls stand tall and the pods and elevators are attahed to these adding structural support. They will be designed in the way that the bamboo plant is. Looking at the bamboo plant cell and copying this idea to ensure structural stability and less resource usage. 

Again I look at wall configuration. 

From here I will make a sketchup model. I always want to ensure that inserting these solid walls is not going to take away from the metaphor but help to support it and really draw from  it.