Riyadh - School of Architecture

Lam Long Tat 1155009617Concept213Pockets of Oasis, Linked Up in Distinct VistasThis design tries to think about the highly enclosedliving space typical for this climate. The courtyardelement common in architecture of this climaticzone is extracted, and expanded from being a nodeinto a layer of space of its own by arranged, distinctvistas. It tries to see if building in this climate canalso a kind of semi-outdoor space where activitycan anchor in. This approach is motivated by spatialexperience in the more tropical climate and an ideathat the most memorable time during school lies inits public , shared part beyond individual room.1. Entry Porch 2. Central Courtyard 3. Inner Courtyard & Porch Rooftop PlaygroundMorning at the EntranceWayfinding at the Centre Playing in the Common Court Glimpse from the Classroom Evening play on the RoofNoonNoonEveningMorningDistinct Vistas Establish Character for Different Space- in which one move increasingly inward as the day goes, developing a use pattern and distinct spatial experience related to time of the day