FARM HOUSE Esbon, Kansas
Farm houses back in the day were built using balloon framing. Balloon framing is a process of construction that begins with the layout of 2 floors set on the ground. The timber beams stretch for 2 stories rather than traditional platform framing that we're used to today. When they are constructed on the ground, they are then raised in a ceremonial lift with pulleys to bring the tall sides of the farm house to their place and are bolted together.
After all of this is done, they then construct the second floor from within.
After all of this is done, they then construct the second floor from within.
COMPOSITE MODELING
The beginning of the project started out as a composite of possible building materials and an effort to create something that could give inspiration to the vision of the project. I chose reflective, transparent, and various opaque materials and options so that the model would be able to draw inspiration in a multitude of ways. |
The different wooden materials and combinations with the different types of glass allowed for different hierarchies within the model to form. From this, I developed an understanding and an idea for what I wanted my house to look like from the interior and how it would transfer into its exterior qualities.
PLANS
The first plan I drew was the basic floor plan on the first floor.
I decided that the house was going to separate itself into three main areas, in a symmetrical fashion. The front door opened into a spacious lobby entrance, with stairs leading to the second floor and a grand entrance to the kitchen and living room. The purpose of this is to increase mobility and circulation throughout the house, mostly because a farm house's utility specializes in making things accessible much like a factory. The laundry room and second lobby sits towards the back of the house facing the farm itself. |
Above, are the orthogonal diagrams of the building by floor, with an adjusted floor plan. There are 3 bedrooms above including 2 singles and a master. On the facade of the building seen in the drawing, I chose to insert two long fogged glass spans to express the idea of the balloon framing that is taking place within the building. The perpendicular angled facade has an even bolder use of fogged glass spanning the entire length. This can be better shown in the model pictures below.
Further pictures expressing the details within the project are shown below. (click to expand)
PRESENTATION
Part of the presentation consisted of drawing the different elevations of the building in detail from the exterior. With this, I later programmed them to be a part of the final board.