The Living Room

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Bennett Oh

04/07/2021

Year: 2017

Category: Residential Architecture

Houses have evolved to serve our needs, ranging from simply providing a shelter to some of the most delicate aspects such as atmosphere. Buildings sustain our lifestyle through becoming an intersection of various systems. To most people, however, these are unknown. Even amongst architects, we treat them like abject. We deny existence of things that make our lifestyle possible.

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Detailed plan

This project subjects these abject functions of the house to the front stage, our bodily functions and lifestyles are exposed, packaged perception and presentation of our living hood is demystified. Feel the house breathing; fluids pulsating through its veins and arteries. Find out what really keeps us alive and comfortable by uncovering the uncomfortable truth.

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Section A

This architectural project seeks to challenge traditional notions of the home by placing traditionally "abject" functions of the house to the front stage. Through this, our bodily functions and lifestyles are exposed, allowing for a more open dialogue about how we live and interact with our environment. By packaging this perception and presentation of our living hood, preconceived ideas about how we should live are demystified, leading to a more honest understanding of our living habits. This project seeks to provide an innovative approach to how we interact with and inhabit our homes.

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Section B

This architectural project seeks to challenge traditional notions of the home by placing traditionally "abject" functions of the house to the front stage. The project is situated in a suburban neighborhood and consists of a single family residence. The main focus of the project is to redefine the idea of what a home can be, and to challenge the notion that certain functions should remain hidden away. To this end, the design of the house does not shy away from displaying traditionally "abject" functions such as laundry, storage, and waste management. These functions are instead given prominence through their placement in prominent areas of the home, visually connecting them to other aspects of daily life. The design also seeks to create a sense of openness and transparency throughout the home, allowing for an intimate relationship between its inhabitants and their environment. By shifting the focus away from concealing these traditionally "abject" functions, this project hopes to redefine our understanding of what constitutes a home.

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Model

This architectural project aims to create a model of an intricate network of pipes. The main structure of the model is created using museum boards, which are cut and assembled in order to form the desired shape. An intricate network of pipes is then 3D printed using a specialized 3D printer. The 3D printed components are then carefully placed onto the museum boards and secured in place with glue. The assembled model is then coated with white spray paint to give it a uniform look and finish. The result is a stunning model that reflects the complexity of the underlying pipe network. This project demonstrates how modern printing technologies can be used to create highly detailed models with an aesthetically pleasing finish.

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