BORDEAUX HOUSE: psychological experience of space

Printed on several levels of transparency, this conceptual model allows one to grapple with the complex psychological experience offered to the wheelchair bound resident through the Bordeaux house.

note: the experience of the elevator is made separate to highlight it as a vertical constant throughout the changing floors.

The basement level: carved into the landscape makes close associations with the primitive idea of the cave. 

Simplified, a cave acts a place of retreat, a sanctuary. It allows the user to forge a sense of safety within the dark enclosed walls around them, whilst being able to look out and view the incoming 'dangers'.

Central level: made almost entirely from glass this level is a complete juxtaposition of the level below. The open plan allows panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Top level:  (private) is a very controlled space, with circular windows that act as cameras, framing specific aspects of the surrounding context.