Comments on: Hooke Park Big Shed by AA Design & Make http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/ architecture and design magazine Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: David http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/comment-page-1/#comment-944650 David Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:30:32 +0000 http://admin.dezeen.com/?p=205877#comment-944650 Perhaps would be good to see the original design team? Then also the construction team. Name by name. People should know their heroes. Perhaps would be good to see the original design team? Then also the construction team. Name by name. People should know their heroes.

]]> By: mik http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/comment-page-1/#comment-944572 mik Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:30:13 +0000 http://admin.dezeen.com/?p=205877#comment-944572 what is that structure in the interior? I mean. architecture should be clear no? what is that structure in the interior?
I mean. architecture should be clear no?

]]> By: lisa http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/comment-page-1/#comment-944537 lisa Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:55:23 +0000 http://admin.dezeen.com/?p=205877#comment-944537 Apologies for insinuating that the form follows function evangelical terminology is supposed to be something of deep philosophical consideration. It really isn't and I have no disagreement to the notion of form following function either. I only wanted to remind that it's (obviously) not the only point of departure in design and just because it's not, shouldn't be tagged as 'ridiculous'. I just can't find this design ridiculous. It seems well considered, elegant and an inspiring space for the kids out at Dorset to experiment and fabricate in. They have my thumbs up. Apologies for insinuating that the form follows function evangelical terminology is supposed to be something of deep philosophical consideration. It really isn't and I have no disagreement to the notion of form following function either. I only wanted to remind that it's (obviously) not the only point of departure in design and just because it's not, shouldn't be tagged as 'ridiculous'. I just can't find this design ridiculous. It seems well considered, elegant and an inspiring space for the kids out at Dorset to experiment and fabricate in. They have my thumbs up.

]]> By: Nelly http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/comment-page-1/#comment-944358 Nelly Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:42:22 +0000 http://admin.dezeen.com/?p=205877#comment-944358 Its a workshop, a shed... that is the function. So a bit of leeway in terms of making the thing beautiful should be allowed! And it seems to be quirky, but appealing. Like the contrast between the smooth, formal outside and messy (meant as no critiscism), honest inside. That it is built by students should be no justification for any kind of soft treatment- this building is a lot better than many buildings posted on Dezeen. Its a workshop, a shed… that is the function. So a bit of leeway in terms of making the thing beautiful should be allowed! And it seems to be quirky, but appealing. Like the contrast between the smooth, formal outside and messy (meant as no critiscism), honest inside. That it is built by students should be no justification for any kind of soft treatment- this building is a lot better than many buildings posted on Dezeen.

]]> By: CSpgs. http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/25/hooke-park-big-shed-by-piers-taylor-and-aa-unit-19/comment-page-1/#comment-944338 CSpgs. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:58:55 +0000 http://admin.dezeen.com/?p=205877#comment-944338 @the haters: perhaps comments on dezeen that are merely empty attacks could be backed up by a link to a project designed by he/she who hurled the excrement. Architectural discourse might be more productive or enlightening if it is pursued in a conversation format based on mutual respect between people who share common interests. Constructive criticism, encouragement and suggestions are one nice way of bringing the discourse to an informative and exciting place. sometimes taking a shit might be fun and provoke conversation as well but if you want to say 'this sucks' please add a 'because', and make a good point. Otherwise stop wasting precious bits and bytes ! ...end of rant The fact that this is a student design and build project amazes me, it seems to be very well designed and constructed. I enjoy the geometrical playfullness, but I could be biased. It does raise questions about whether that was necessary seeing as how those awkward internal nooks are not 'functioning' other than what some may consider superficially at the moment. The material choices (raw timbers) must have forced the students into a painful and productive learning experience. The project certainly might have taken more advantage of, and been informed by the material properties but that may not have been appropriate in this case.. This also might have become more of a building for making buildings and about making buildings. Overall very impressive guys, congrats ! @the haters: perhaps comments on dezeen that are merely empty attacks could be backed up by a link to a project designed by he/she who hurled the excrement. Architectural discourse might be more productive or enlightening if it is pursued in a conversation format based on mutual respect between people who share common interests. Constructive criticism, encouragement and suggestions are one nice way of bringing the discourse to an informative and exciting place. sometimes taking a shit might be fun and provoke conversation as well but if you want to say 'this sucks' please add a 'because', and make a good point. Otherwise stop wasting precious bits and bytes !

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The fact that this is a student design and build project amazes me, it seems to be very well designed and constructed. I enjoy the geometrical playfullness, but I could be biased. It does raise questions about whether that was necessary seeing as how those awkward internal nooks are not 'functioning' other than what some may consider superficially at the moment. The material choices (raw timbers) must have forced the students into a painful and productive learning experience. The project certainly might have taken more advantage of, and been informed by the material properties but that may not have been appropriate in this case.. This also might have become more of a building for making buildings and about making buildings.

Overall very impressive guys, congrats !

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