Week 2

In week 2, based on the initial research that i have done, i created an abstract 3D hotel room in SketchUp. As the design is abstract and do not have to suit with the real site, i chose a classic 30 sqm room as the starting point of my design. The initial idea for the design is to create a narrow hallway that leads to the open living space while introducing curtains as a soft separation. For the hallway, i tried to use straight walls to map out the hallway, but the result is less exciting. Hence, i decided to use two curved surface to create a hallway. The unique shape of the hallways can provide the space more sense of depth and allowing me to plan the living space easier.

The initial plan that i made for the model

After generating my very first plan, i noticed that facilities like TV can not be accessed if the user is on the bed and the use of curtain separation will be limited if the living area is planned like this. The view for the bathroom is also a problem, as the bathroom is isolated by walls. Therefore, i made some changes to the plan. The old wardrobe was changed into a small changing room, so that the curved surface can be more visually striking when users are entering the room. The king-sized bed is moved to the top-left part of the room, allowing me to add glass to the bathroom wall, providing a clear view to the outside when bathing. The curtain separations can be more useful in the new plan, the user can access the changing room, the living area and the bed easily as these areas are connected next to each other without solid walls and doors. If the connection is not needed, the user can simply close the curtain to isolate these areas with other spaces.

The second plan that i generated