SECOND SEMESTER : INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Design Objective: Captain's Quarters
My teammate and I explored a conceptual renovation of the sailing club’s first floor, removing the central hallway to reconfigure the plan around natural light. In this theoretical exercise, daylight becomes the primary agent defining room boundaries and circulation patterns.
We introduced sailor-centric living quarters—integrated bunk beds, Murphy beds, and built-in storage—within thickened walls. This design invokes the “stowaway” typology of sailboats, where every element is spatially efficient, multi-functional, and beautifully compact.
These hybrid spaces are designed to evolve with changing needs: daytime lounge, multi-user sleeping quarters, or office and meeting spaces, all housed within a consistent architectural identity. The result is a light-driven environment—grounded in nautical theory that is adaptable to serve club's members needs.
Model Making
A photograph of the proposed material updates for our key area (highlighted in the dashed lines on the floor plan):
We’ve selected a light-toned wood cladding paired with a pale gray concrete finish to visually amplify and carry natural light throughout the space. Built-in interior elements will feature a vivid blue inspired by the S.C. Gothia flag—reinforcing the club’s identity with subtle branding.
This refined palette keeps the design clean and unobtrusive, letting daylight play the starring role and shape the experience.
