MArch: Rationalist Traces (with Charles Rattray)

first project: the sensuality of rational space

the purpose of this project is to explore and represent the spatial and sensual consequences of typological designs.

the tower house is a distinct type both in its external form and in the complexity of its internal arrangements. there are novel ways of combining space by addition and aggregation.

three castles around Dundee: Elcho, Edzell, Claypotts

The students from the unit made a printed document summarising their research work. Click here for a PDF.

Thomas Deckker Architect: 3 Tower Projects

Thomas Deckker Architect: Small Tower House
Design Sketch

For some ideas by Thomas Deckker that arose from this project see Thomas Deckker Architect: 3 Tower House Projects.

second project: how rational spaces interact with their surroundings

reinterpreting the nolli plan to show public and private spaces in the contemporary city.

this study will be based on two blocks in Edinburgh: Rose Street North and Strathearn Place.

Question: what is public space in the city?