Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
xheladin_hoxha_erialda_zekthi
Hosting with color
According to the interviews we did in the area near the faculty of architecture the purpose of our idea was to create a new space which would have an impact on the people of that area. From the results we concluded from the interviews we saw a cold nature of the people and there were missing the elements of the interaction between them. The proposition was to invent a new “island” that would create new relations between people and would rise new discussions.
The structure we proposed is build with low-cost, easy mountable and unmountable materials such as metal columns, wooden structure and colored ropes. How the materials and the components work together are explained in the panels we uploaded. We had this idea of the colored ropes because we thought that would be attractive for the people and especially for the kids of that area. Putting some elements like benches will make this bundle more efficient and useful. We also propose to put some elements that are some tables that would be used for writing and drawing especially for the kids and also the grown people too. Also we made the structure with zig-zag walls to create a new and an attractive atmosphere. The colored ropes are not used only as attractive elements but also the play the role of the shading elements. The bundle can be used as a discussion place between the inhabitants of the area for the problems they have.
Monday, February 20, 2012
F. Virjoni N. Zaimi - Community Incubator
Tirana Urban Bundle
The "bundle" was projected to hold only one simple function, the possibility to sit and talk.
Edu-ground
The second part of the project, consists in an extension of the first phase.
Supposing that after some time the "bundle" has created different needs in the neighbourhood, the "educative playground" is going to fullfill this necessity.
The main necessity is to educate the sense of community, since the young age, in order to enroot it on their conscience.
In order to educate the children, it is often the technique of the game, using it as a way to make them learn. In this perspective we thought to use two different type of games, to teach young children the respect for the people and the public property. Also we want to promote collaboration between young children. In order to achieve this we developed two different types of game, the first is the game to enter the building, and the second one is a game that is played with some boxes, similar to lego-s.
To enter the building you have to find your way, like in a labyrinth, by rotating some wooden panels, that are fixed on the ceiling and on the ground. Some wooden panels are rotatable, some other are not, and the rest of the panels, which separate the indoor space from the outdorr, are made of glass, to let the light inside.
After you have entered, inside you find an empty space, which can be filled with some plastic boxes of different colors, by taking them from the walls and play with them inside.
Through the idea of playing together, and collaborate to create some type of structure with those boxes, so they can play on them, the children will grow up with an enrooted sense of community.
The main concept of this project was to provide a space for a certain part of the city, that will promote constructive discussions between different people. Starting from the idea of the "bundle" we thought about a space that is created inside a stylised shape of a ribbon, that will enclose a certain part of the space. Even if the structure is opened, somehow it looks like an enclosed space.
The main concept started from the idea of individuality and community; trying to implement a sense of community in a neighbourhood where it is clearly visible the individuality of the residents. The idea was to preserve the individuality of each resident, but still trying to create a sense of communitary living, where the real value is the respect for the public space.
The "bundle" was projected to hold only one simple function, the possibility to sit and talk.
The idea of the individuality is relfected in the possibility for the people to choose and take each seat by themselves, and even find the place where to put it.
Still the idea of individuality, has to follow some rules in order to create a community; that is why the places to put seats are preset, and consist in small platforms elevated by 5 centimeters from the ground. These platforms are spread in a way that recreates a circle, so the people can look at each other and discuss.
The seats are made of wood, that is the same material of the "bundle", and are even part of the structure itself. They are put in some holes on the walls, and when the structure is filled with people, the facades are lighter and they let more light enter inside.
Edu-ground
The second part of the project, consists in an extension of the first phase.
Supposing that after some time the "bundle" has created different needs in the neighbourhood, the "educative playground" is going to fullfill this necessity.
The main necessity is to educate the sense of community, since the young age, in order to enroot it on their conscience.
In order to educate the children, it is often the technique of the game, using it as a way to make them learn. In this perspective we thought to use two different type of games, to teach young children the respect for the people and the public property. Also we want to promote collaboration between young children. In order to achieve this we developed two different types of game, the first is the game to enter the building, and the second one is a game that is played with some boxes, similar to lego-s.
To enter the building you have to find your way, like in a labyrinth, by rotating some wooden panels, that are fixed on the ceiling and on the ground. Some wooden panels are rotatable, some other are not, and the rest of the panels, which separate the indoor space from the outdorr, are made of glass, to let the light inside.
After you have entered, inside you find an empty space, which can be filled with some plastic boxes of different colors, by taking them from the walls and play with them inside.
Through the idea of playing together, and collaborate to create some type of structure with those boxes, so they can play on them, the children will grow up with an enrooted sense of community.
Enea Lici_Emil Spiro_Urban Chess Field_Movable benches
Abstract
Our project is based in the creation of an installation that can be used by residents of the area and a second time to serve as an example which can spread in other places. Our area is situated in the ‘’Komuna e Parisit’’ neighborhood exactly to the park with the same name .This area is located in a high density area of Tirana and generate different social problems .This urban bundle is to create an interaction and to collect people to discuss for their problems, but first of all they must know each other .This project is planned for 14 people and serves to test itself as an example that can be spread to other areas. In the second sheet we present the dynamic diagrams of the project that appears fragmented on different schedules .Our aim is to create socialization opportunities among people through the concept of ‘’movable benches ’’.The benches will be wooden profile as presented in the sheet ,while the base is attached to the structure and wooden coverings to protect from the sun. Every bench has its number that belongs to only one resident and requiring their bench, people have the opportunity to know other people in the process the movement. Details are presented in the third sheet and some rendering in the fourth one.
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