Joseph Sandy » Competition

$300 House Challenge – Jury Winner

Joseph — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:40:46 +0000

My submission to the $300 House Challenge was one of the three winners selected by the Jury. I also placed 10th in the online popular voting. Thanks to everyone who voted for my project.

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I will be sure to keep posting updates on my progress, including my participation in the upcoming prototyping workshop.

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Please Vote for my Shed!

Joseph — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:02:24 +0000

Please vote for my shed in the Shed of the year 2010 competition run by www.shedblog.co.uk. - Vote! -

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Mobile Art Gallery

Joseph — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:09:40 +0000

Temporary Outdoor Gallery Space 3 (TOGS 3) competition prompt:
“Objective – enhances the global dialogue between art and architecture. . . innovative proposals for a temporary outdoor structure that will function simultaneously as an exhibition space and as an architectural exhibition. . . TOGS™ challenges the visual and conceptual boundaries of the outdoor gallery space, transforming the open-air art fair experience into one that showcases the synergy between art and architecture and brings both to the public realm. ”

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Design It: Shelter Competition

Joseph — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:00:09 +0000

Here is my entry to the Guggenheim Shelter competition.

Sunken three feet, the shelter is low and unobtrusive. The glass enclosure allows you to stay connected to your surroundings, while an enclosed sleeping den provides privacy.
To further the interior-exterior connection, the den’s green roof continues inside, while the desk is on the same plane as the exterior ledge. Above, the sunscreen moderates temperature by letting in the winter sun and blocking out the summer sun

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Shedworking HQ design submission

Joseph — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:34 +0000

This is my submission to Shedworking’s Headquarters competition. Link

I broke down the needs into three categories: office, library, and storage. This led me to a cluster design, with an 10×12’ office, an 8×10’ library, and a 6×8’ storage.

I thought the office and library space should be connected and the storage space should be separate. Each space is a basic rectangle with a shed roof which would make construction simple and efficient.

The office is clean, with abundant light. The desk faces inward, with no windows at your back. Also, it is not facing the main house so there will be no distractions. The Clerestory will provide ample non direct light, no matter how the building is orientated. Closed storage in the office creates a clean, non-cluttered atmosphere. A window seat is included to make the room more cozy and informal.

The library is intended to be darker than the office. With wood walls and open storage this space more reflects a typical shed. This is where the cider press, books, and any other items can go. The library has one window that looks back at the house.

The storage is handled as a separate building which is a basic shed. This is for any gardening / storage need. If needed it doesn’t have to be built at the same time as the office. This building also serves as the third wall to a small court yard.

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