Tectonics revised

As previously mentioned, the design I had proposed earlier was not very efficient in terms of functionality and tectonics, which somewhat comes back to modelling in 3DS Max from the get go. This shows just one of the limitations of this software, as it is not strictly for building design. However, it was mostly my fault, jumping into modelling far too quickly. I have since gone back to the trusty old pen and paper to start refine my design. What I have come up with I believe is far my functional, and also considers the tectonics of the design. For future reference, I am going to have to find a balance between hand sketches and 3D modelling that allows for a unique, yet practical design. Anyway, the following sketches show the direction I am heading in for my toilet block and pod design, I may try modelling them in 3Ds to get a better idea of how they work, but I think I will talk to Ruwan and do a bit more exemplar analysis of similar designs before I get to far ahead of myself.

The toilet block is approximately 12m x 6m x 3m split into 4 sections, however I think I should be able to either reduce the size of the block or add another two toilets in, which would make it easier for guests as it is shared between 10 people (on each floor). 

I got the size for the pod by testing it with a desk in the tutorial room at QUT which was 1m x 1m, and seemed to be more than enough room for a comfortable yet functional design.

As the hallways on each floor is a limited width, I am planning to have the doors for each pod pivot on a point parallel with the pod to save space within the hallway.

This is the preliminary deign for my pods,  the main light for the room is provided by a luminous clock that is built into the cylindrical pod wall. The cylindrical interior provides space for a sleeping mattress with a safety storage draw underneath, I may also have lockers beside each pod. The cylindrical interior shell allows for and exterior shell of almost any shape or form without impacting on the functionality of the space.  

   Simple toilet block design.