The building as a Precedent

I have just recently re-found a PDF which I introduces the design and construction which produced C3, which followed the small building I have been living in [C2 - the C representing Castle]. C3 can be seen in the above photo, next to its C2.

I have included this as a reminder that the building I have been living in was the first version, in a series of experimentation, and that it was a learning tool. In this way the issues and problems which I have illustrated within the 'Living with the Castle Report' become more significant, and can be seen as quite valuable.

How its been.

After a couple of fairly unorganised and busy weeks I finally have a chance to reflect on how the project is going and whats the next step.

I really haven't had to opportunity to inhabitate the building in the way I wish, and as such intend to bring this stage of the investigation to a close. This is a shame, but an outcome of the investigation and study life, and their differences. This should not be seen as a reflection of the building as a housing model, as it is just so lovely to live in and be in, and I think it makes you live in a nicer, simpler and more satisfying manner.

Over the last couple of weeks I have found myself continually removing items, initially the plants, then some clothes, then some teas and coffees from the building. This is a conscious thing, and Im reluctant to do this as it signifies me, moving parts of myself out of the building, lessening my relationship with it. The building still stands, in the yard as a reminder of its presence, but its now represents not a life, but a lack of life - a removal.

I now intend to begin organising the handing back of the building to YouthFutures, and finish preparing the buildings user manual. I am yet to set a date, however my original date [the beginning of easter] will most likely require changing due to study plans over the easter period.

Living With The Castle Report

I apologise for not posting much recently. School has returned and I have been keeping busy in the preparation of a report on the buildings suitability as a domestic building. This is now complete, thus I can now begin the task of preparing a Users Manual for future occupants, and hopefully get stuck into the rest of my studies.

The report is functionally driven, and as such is both limited in its scope and fairly dry reading, however the aim was not to create a beautiful piece of writing, but to provide helpfull infromation, which can hopefully assist in the design of future small buildings.