Project 2: Room and Narrative - Model

Model done on a scale of 1:100.

The model’s shape is loosely based on an igloo as the igloo is a representation of home and warmth to Eskimos. Hence, this was what I wanted the space to represent to as to the subject as well.

Looking back in time.

The three walls of doors right before the entrance are akin to rooms with walls that open up to the sky. This gives a wonderful play of light on the walls as the subject enters the space. When the subject is in the space and looks back through the series of doors, it gives the sense of one looking back through time, separating the inside and the outside.

The round structure that allows one to feel comfort while resting on it.

Plan view.

The light that comes through the circular skylight baths the room in a soft and comforting glow. The skylight concentrates the sunlight onto the round structure, encouraging the subject to focus.

Through the circular skylight.

The round structure in the middle of the space has a middle that is shaped to fit the contours of the human body in a foetal position. The foetal position is a position that humans feel comfort in whenever experiencing trauma.

The warm glow bathes the walls within.

From the interior looking outwards.

The walls are made out of “openings” that are closed and open at the same time. The part that is open embodies space without having to define it using conventional walls. Therefore, the more public and “open” space is larger as compared to the sanctuary that is enclosed by the translucent glass and wood and also more compact in size. This gives a sense of security and privacy to the subject who is often haunted by confusion.





The series of doors allows a play of shadow and light on the site. The whole structure exerts a much smaller volume than it really seems, to emphasise on the issue of comfort and security.