ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 ESQUISSE NO.

Project Title
STORY SPACE: Design Two Spaces for Storytelling

Project Overview:

Architecture is the art of shaping spaces to enhance human

experiences, utilizing light, space, and materials to solve
real-world problems. In recent years, our gathering habits have
undergone significant shifts, emphasizing the importance of outdoor
performance and gathering spaces. The design seeks innovative
solutions for creating dynamic and functional outdoor spaces that
cater to both intimate and large-scale gatherings.

Storytelling, in its various forms, is a powerful tool for sharing

our experiences and connecting with others. Whether through in-person
conversations, phone calls, or virtual platforms like Zoom, stories
have the ability to transcend physical boundaries and foster
meaningful connections.

The setting in which a story is told can greatly influence the

storytelling experience. A grand theater, a cozy local venue, or even
a simple sidewalk can evoke different emotions and affect how we
connect with the storyteller. The intimacy of a small gathering
allows for a more personal connection, while a large audience calls
for a different approach to storytelling.

Project Objectives:

In these situations, ask to yourself, “How can the built environment

best accommodate this interaction, this communication?” You need to
think about how an open-air structure might answer this question, not
just one way but two. You are to design an outdoor performance space
to accommodate two different kinds of storytelling for a small
intimate gathering of 5 people and a large public gathering of 50.
There are many examples in architecture for buildings to accommodate
both large and small gatherings. To be clear, the intent is not to
create one space for either situation but rather one structure with
two different spaces.

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Space Requirements:

Your outdoor Story Space structure should include:

A place for the audience to sit;
A canopy or roof to provide shade and shelter from the rain, at
least for the storytellers;
A place (a stage?) to accommodate the storyteller for each of
the two spaces: a small intimate gathering of 5 people and a
large public gathering of 50.

Site:

The project may be located in any relatively flat location in your

hometown. The site does not have to be empty if you wish to reimagine
a location that already has another structure. A location with some
protection from nearby noise pollution, such as the protection of a
hillside would be logical.

Size: The total area of your Story Space should fit within a 100-foot
by 62-foot lot area.

As you develop your design think about...

1. What does it mean to design a place with two distinct but

related parts?
2. What needs to be different in each setting and what is the
same?
3. We don’t need a structure to tell a story, but how can a
well-designed structure improve the storytelling experience,
for the storyteller and their audience?
4. What might you do differently in a space that could accommodate
a whisper?

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Submittals:
Concept Sheet
Sketches
Block Model (Any presentable scale)See attached pictures for
sample quality of block models.
A narrative description, up to 500 words, of your Story Space.

Instructions:
1. This is individual work
2. Duration: 4 hours (f2f)
3. All submittals must be on A3 paper only (Concept sheet,
Sketches)
4. This is a manual presentation
5. Submitted drawings and write-ups must be clear and readable
6. Maximize your drawings on every sheet
7. Include schematics (if any)
8. Avoid Academic dishonesty

Rubrics:

Points Criteria

30 ILO1- Create designs that are responsive to the needs of

the client and the surrounding environment.

35 ILO2- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the

psychology of space and how it affects human behavior.

35 ILO3- Develop their own creative problem-solving skills

and be able to generate innovative design solutions.

Prepared by:

Joseph Anthony Malabanan

Franklin Esguerra
Jonathan Bulanhagui

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Sample Quality Block Model (Not a design solution)

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