The process of design is often not a straight path. Each turn presents itself with a unique set of problems and issues that need to be resolved. In some cases, certain paths will eventually lead you to a dead end in which you need to backtrack and start over again. However, a wise man once told me to not view that as a waste of time, but rather a learning experience. After all, that’s really what this program is about. It’s about learning how to design effectively so that we will be able to perform at the highest level in our field. That being said, our studio was not immune to the struggles and heartbreak of design throughout this process.
As can be seen from this hectic array of trace paper, writing utensils, and models, the process has been a long one with many different iterations and design differences between classmates. The final design was down to three different floor plan layouts, with all the same roof design. Then, after omitting one of them, it was down to two design. Both designs feature built in seating and picnic tables but have opposite formations of said seating. Option 1 has the seating all together as one section while the rest of the floor space is open. Option 2 features the same seating but spread out with half on either side of the space. It came down to a vote of 8-1 in favor of Option 2. This has allowed us to move on to the next stages of preparing to present the design and dividing up the tasks amongst ourselves. We will continue to develop the design and in the end have a structure that can make Riverland Terrace proud.