FMP- week 1 (1)

Futuro

I used the internet to do research on pod houses. I looked into Futuro House, which is a round, saucer shaped prefabricated house designed by Matt Suuronen. There was less than one hundred that was constructed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was designed as a transportable home that can be located in almost any kind of environment. 

Za Bor Architects

I also research into different kinds of functional pods. The Za Bor Architects designed submarine like, colourful pods used as meeting rooms for Internet Company, Yandex. 

I think what worked well was that I have found out about various pods with different functions. These researches provide me knowledge of the different pods that already exists and gives me more options to what I can do with my design. I started this project saying I will design a pod house, but after discovering through research the different types of functional pods, it made me rethink about whether or not to design a pod house. For now, I will be doing research into both pods and pod houses and then decide at a later stage, probably during the Easter break.

Today, what did not worked well was that there were no books available in the library to do with pods or pod houses. Instead, I borrowed books about prefabricated houses, which are similar to pod houses. They both have small living spaces. The origami books that I wanted to borrow were all borrowed out, so the librarian told me to make reservation for the books. When the books are returned they will notify me straight away through e-mail. 

I think what I should do next is to continue doing research into my project. Also, because I could not find any books in the college library, I should try searching for public libraries that I can go to visit. I know of the Barbican library which is not far from where I live, so I might set as a target to visit there. 

Looking at my action plan and timetable, this week is meant for doing research. I met the target of doing research using the internet, but I have not found much from the library, therefore I will have to try visiting public libraries. I also have not been to any exhibitions or galleries, which is what I need to do during this week.