Designs/Ideas

^Tower Designs^
I wanted to create a watchtower for thsi lonely lady; as a place to look out and search for her travelling husband. The building i also wanted to act as a beacon or like an obelisk, for the husband to see. I had ideas of using chimneys, blowing out smoke as a signal, or just outrageous forms to make it stick out more, or use the tool of light.^Sail Idea^
My narrative also considered the husband as traveller on the sea. THis building, ius palced on a lighthouse; again expressing idea of a beacon; guiding her husband home. The space is governed by the woman's desire to be connected with her husband, through a design that reflects a ship's sail. Based on an Utzon platform style....thered be this focus tothe outwards view, but with private areas aswell, it would also focus this idea of lookign out and waiting.^The Glass Floor^
A comfortable home for a housewife longing for her husbands home. Lower level acts a comfortable home with a kitchen and areas for reading, writing etc; however the upper level acts as an openplatform to ave out and search/wait for her husband. The floor of this is glass, allowign light to travel into the lower level, asking the lady to go up and inviting her there. This reflects her desire for him to be with him, away from her house.
^Tower Development^
With Gothic church arches as inspiration, I wanted the entrance to express a welcoming gesture.

Amiens Cathedral, Amiens France 1266

A central tube placed to shine light throughout the building. Theres a open area high up for the watchtower to look out, and above that a private place for the lady to read and write her letters.


One thought is that the tower would almost have a fairy tale nature, acting like the tower of castle, where a princess awaits for her lover.