The Nature Disconnect – a title that reminds us of how we are no longer a part of nature in our everyday lives. We go outside, but do we ever really feel like we are in nature?
The aim for this project was to design a small building in the context of Tentsmuir – The Room with Two Views. I was to consider its impact on the environment and planned to incorporate this into my designs. As an interior designer and someone who is environmentally conscious - I took this upon myself to make sure my design was minimal as to ensure that the structure would have a low carbon footprint. I feel I was successful in this task as my final model’s four walls are wooden, which can be sourced locally or be made from repurposed materials.
The Room is all about view: The River Tay, the wider landscape beyond, and the forest directly behind. Connecting people to nature, giving them a snapshot of both the seaside and forestry and allowing them to reflect on their lives and the scenery before them. The shelter, resembling a portal, allows the inhabitant to absorb their surroundings from whichever side they look out from. Its minimalism doesn’t intend to distract you from your surroundings, and the small threshold provides a place to shelter from the elements. Being partially enclosed in the trees also helps the user being disturbed by the wind. The lightweight wooden frame helps this structure to be easily transported or repositioned after a new substructure is created for it, and its large viewpoints make you feel like you’re still outdoors.
Comments