The Space Between
This week we continue to discuss the topic “architecture for whom.” A topic that is important in the profession talks about how architects can create spaces for the users and how the users could respond to the space. Within the class lectures, we discussed multiple influencers, and one work that stood out to me in class was the work of Fumihiko Maki Hillside Terrace in Tokyo. His background in Urban design has influenced how people and the space between buildings should interact. The way he created the spaces became an important part of responding to the surrounding landscape and the area. I find his work to be interesting not for the megaforms or phasing of the buildings but for the way he addresses the space between the buildings, which is meaningful to the user experience.
His work reflects our Comprehensive Studio project in many ways. As we continue to develop our studio project, we are starting to look closely at how the spaces between our buildings can share similar programs. I believe Fumihiko Maki is successful at this because of his simple design that allows the user to create their own space. His placement of trees and raised terraces also allow the users to develop a programmatic use of the space. Our goal for the studio project is to create a space that not only looks pleasing but also allows us to serve the community that we are facing today. The work of the Fumihiko Maki Hillside Terrace project will be helpful in addressing these issues and the landscape they’re built on.
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