These were very basic sketches i made in the 1st week to get a sense of the space. These 4 attempts of Parti diagrams are based on my first understanding to this building. The first one shows the enclosed spaces within the whole building structure; In the second one I tried to illustrate the circulation between 3 court yards, as they are in similar sizes and are connected with each other by a few ramps. In the third diagram, the whole building structure is composed by regulated geometrical shapes so as to make the structure more organised and clear. The 4th diagram shows the structure of the building with public space, semi-public space and private space.
pool courtyard
main entrance
view towards the main office
pathway to mid-courtyard
pool and garden of mid-courtyardArchitect: Geoffrey Bawa
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: 1961-1963
Building Types: Commercial, Residential
Keywords: Courtyard House
The original design was developed in the spirit of the Ena de Silva House, though the plot was narrower and longer. A first courtyard, separated from the street by a two-storey lodge containing garages, servants' accommodation and an entrance archway faced a single-storey pavilion containing a dining room and kitchens. Beyond, a formal pool court led to the main pavilion, which was occupied by the principal living room with bedrooms on an upper floor. The living room opened via a covered verandah into a final garden court. The change from house to office was effected with so little effort that one is left to wonder whether Bawa had prior knowledge of his client's intentions. With its courtyards, loggias and verandahs, the building created a pleasant and comfortable working environment that obviated the need for air-conditioning and offered a sample of the practice's work to any prospective clients. The design of the building incorporated two innovations: polished coconut trunks were used in conjunction with granite bases and capitals to protect them from termite attack, and the 'tile-on-cement' roof made its first appearance.
Source:
Robson, David. 2002. Geoffrey Bawa: The Complete Works. London: Thames and Hudson
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date: 1961-1963
Building Types: Commercial, Residential
Keywords: Courtyard House
The original design was developed in the spirit of the Ena de Silva House, though the plot was narrower and longer. A first courtyard, separated from the street by a two-storey lodge containing garages, servants' accommodation and an entrance archway faced a single-storey pavilion containing a dining room and kitchens. Beyond, a formal pool court led to the main pavilion, which was occupied by the principal living room with bedrooms on an upper floor. The living room opened via a covered verandah into a final garden court. The change from house to office was effected with so little effort that one is left to wonder whether Bawa had prior knowledge of his client's intentions. With its courtyards, loggias and verandahs, the building created a pleasant and comfortable working environment that obviated the need for air-conditioning and offered a sample of the practice's work to any prospective clients. The design of the building incorporated two innovations: polished coconut trunks were used in conjunction with granite bases and capitals to protect them from termite attack, and the 'tile-on-cement' roof made its first appearance.
Source:
Robson, David. 2002. Geoffrey Bawa: The Complete Works. London: Thames and Hudson
Section, 2nd Floor Plan & 1st Floor Plan
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