This week in studio, we started our design phase for the sweet grass basket stands. The studio was split into four groups each tasked with solving distinct design issues. My group was designated as the “wildcard” which means we aren’t following any design parameters to start off.
With a free range to design in, our group leaned towards strategies of versatility, adaptability, and centering the stands within the site. Our group want the stands to be able to both function as market stands but also transform into an event space. This adaptability was an important factor to the client which was discovered in the design meeting last week Friday.
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hroughout the next couple of weeks, all groups will continue to develop their ideas to present to the client on February 25th. That means we will need to produce plenty of drawings, research, and a physical model to support our design intentions.
Stay updated on our process until the meeting to see how far the designs come along.