Group Model Progress from beginning to final session:

               Initial modelling Session: Modelling Sloping landscape

Final Modelling session: Completing rake and flat roofs

Final Partii Sketch:

Before drawing my final partii sketches, I did substantial research into Utzon’s Can Feliz as well as his other architecture. From this research, I became aware that Jorn Utzon was an architect who had reasons behind most, if not all of his design decisions. I then realised I had to take the detailed plan back to the compilation stage where initial core conceptual thinking and rationale began.

From deep analytical analysis of Can Feliz, it became apparent that there are several core conceptual ideas Utzon carried throughout the design and building stages of Can Feliz. Majority of these core ideas resemble those which can be found within traditional Japanese and Chinese architecture.

My final Partii sketch demonstrates several core conceptual ideas behind the plan and layout of Can Feliz. Within this sketch, I have attempted to break down the plan into a simple thinking process where:

• Spaces have been designated as private, semi private or public
• A main controlled circulation path has been formed
• Areas have been designed to be open or enclosed depending on their function
• Rooms have been placed in hierarchy
• Interior spaces have been placed on a platform at a higher level to form a sense of security
• Specific solar access and views have been assigned to each space
• Majority of the plan has been constructed of public spaces for socialising, entertainment, contemplation and "experiencing" nature

Final Poche Plan and Section:

My Final Poche Plan diagram explores both the enclosed and open spaces within the plan. The darker shaded areas are those which are almost completely enclosed with walls, forming a sense of protection and comfort. Majority of these spaces are private and semi private. The lighter and non shaded areas represent those spaces which are intended to be semi private and public. These areas of the plan easily flow onto the next as a result of being open and "exposed". These are the spaces where one meets with nature to form humble contemplation.

The shading of the Poche also indicates room hierarchy within Can Feliz. I believe that the spaces regarded as the most significant are the public areas and these have all been given special spiritual, aesthetic and structural elements which form this hierarchy. These elements include Rake roofs, substantial views of surrounding nature and significantly large scales as can be seen in the majority of the plan (unshaded spaces).

Within the Poche Section Diagram, similar ideas of enclosure and exposure have been explored. It becomes evident that as one moves from the entrance of Can Feliz through to the swimming pool, more natural lighting has been allowed to enter the spaces and as a result, fewer shadows are formed. The public spaces with high levels of natural lighting become the most appealing spaces to dwell in.

Final Images of Group Model: