Residential design, Warehouse conversion (Concept models)

BRIEF: 

• -Identify which client you will select. (I chose “Fashion agent”)
• -Analyse the site context.
• -Base your design brief upon meeting the perceived needs, desires and lifestyle requirements of your client. 
• -Develop conceptual ideas appropriate to your selected client. 
• -Keep the facade, window and door location.  The internal columns can be ere moved if adequate structural support is provide. 
• -The stair location can be changed.
• -Be innovative in your conceptual approach and spatial ideas. 

MY CLIENT IMAGE FROM THE BRIEF:

• The site is located at 2-8 Weston Street, Balmain East, NSW. 
• The warehouse conversion into a residential house for Mercedes Beale. 
• My client Mercedes Beale is an internationally respected fashion agent who travels the globe promoting emerging Australian designers.  
• She frequently spends months away from Sydney.  Client’s time in Sydney is generally time off.  
• She requires space for pilates, yoga, and meditation and has developed an interest in the teachings of Buddhism.  
• The client also requires a small office area and storage space for samples. 

Conceptual board. My concept: “Spool of thread”