Criticisms and Suggestions of Final Draft

Here are the most significant criticisms (bold) and suggestions given during the design crit last Friday. I am currently working on a scheme that responds to these criticisms.

• Large voids would appear frightening and disconcerting

Restrict the atrium to 2 levels

• Looping paths with the potential to be “endless” would amount to frustration and anxiousness

Paths lead to a specific point

• Corridors restrict visual cues and direct movement too strictly

Deconstructing the corridor by added open spaces

• Lack of visual aids disguises the destination of paths

Adding colours
Exaggerating thresholds
Different materials for different paths

• The complexity of the building acts in a negative way, culminating in frustration

Using controlled complexity to allow for exploration, but reduce anxiety

• The spaces lack flexibility

Under-designing spaces to allow for a myriad of uses by the user

• Large ceiling heights cause the user to be disempowered

Spaces should be human scale

• Lack of consideration of medical practicality

Full height door frames
Ceilings must be able to support loads
Visual connection to amenities

• Complex moving shadows are disconcerting

Control the placement of glass