Week 1: On site Activities

5 blind sketches

2 Sketches (5mins)

Questions to consider 

Quick notes written whilst on scene

What buildings or structures are on the site? 

• Buildings surround the edges of the site, comprising of a pub, residential buildings and lecture buildings
• The pub seems to be placed out of context, painted in a titanium white, distinct from the greys and darker neutrals of the adjacent residential buildings as well as the worn-down impression of the Colombo Theatre buildings 
• Area is primarily occupied by 3 main intersecting walkways

What natural elements are on the site? 

• Dense foliage towards Fig Tree Lane, people are immersed in drapings 
• Fig tree planted at the end of the site, in front of the entrance to the residential buildings

Material Elements found on site 

•  Artificially created elements within our space comprises of the sandstone stairs, metal sheets of the Fig Tree Theatre, concrete walkways and bricks of the residential buildings
• The space is used for communication and a means of commute through the pub and walkways respectively, with the Fig Tree Theatre facilitating a production and theatrical stage for the NIDA students
• The pub is painted in white, reflecting an ambience of lightness that stimulates conversation. Whereas, the opposite lecture buildings emits a heavier emotion
• Steps to sit on are made from sandstone and wood