Structural concepts

Concept Parameters

+ The Parasitic hotel must have a host, in this case the storey bridge, and in some way must draw form it (Structure).
+The parasitic hotel must be in a symbiotic relationship with the host.
+The Human parasite may also be a secondary parasite that draws from the symbiotic relationship between the Hotel and the bridge
+The Original concept must be met, in this case drawing the parasitic human to the site to enjoy its aesthetics.
+ The parasitic human and the community (Immune system) must appreciate the symbiotic relationship or it will face rejection.
+ The Human parasite is complex and must have more than simply sleeping facilities to be wholly fullfilled. 

The Typology of  my building, a micro hotel molds perfectly with the theme of the Parasite and is also ideal for the concept parameters I have created for myself. The idea is unique enough to attract the human parasite to the area in order to sustain its life, and still depend on the storey bridge as a host. We have also created a plan to have a community at the peak of the host with a restaurant, Shopping complex and a nightclub created by my peers which will help accommodate the human parasite at my hotel. The micro hotel only provides features that are vital for the human parasite, the fundamentals of there existence, for example the hotel provides facilities to sleep and shower, however there is no overly luxurious features, these are the only things the  human parasite needs to maintain life without destroying the symbiosis parasite.


I have been looking at the zooxanthellae parasite for design inspiration (top), and its organic design works well with my theme, the concept of  pod like membranes living off its host is very reminiscent of the exemplar studies ‘nine hours’ micro hotel.   

 

The following image shows how I have taken the form of the above parasite and started to form the basic aesthetic for my design over the next couple of weeks.

I wanted the pod to be close enough to the parasitic design aesthetic but also functional and close enough the human parasites liking so it will feel comfortable in the space.

Functional analysis showing the spacial parameters of the pod. The bed sits in the middle of the space with the hatch door behind them and a viewing window to the other end. The bright clock in the wall acts as the light for the room.