A collection of vessels I call home

In the past couple of weeks, some of the larger questions we’ve been tackling include what makes a certain space or element evoke a certain experience or emotion and how different elements of the Built environment accommodate these emotions and responses. To further our understanding on the subject, we were asked to work with vessels from our own homes, a place we know well and now, thanks to covid-19, will be spending most of our time here.

The images below are mind maps indicative of the various emotions, activities and spatial responses alongside the plans for each of the vessels.

The first space in my house is the foyer or the ‘Vessel to Anticipate’ as this is a vessel where people meet, say hello, bid goodbyes and anticipate what is to come next.

Mind map and Plan of Vessel to Anticipate, commonly called a foyer

The next vessel is the Living and Dining Space or the ‘Vessel to Socialise’ as this is the space where people connect, interact and share stories. This is the cosiest and most welcoming room that allows one to relax and engage in conversation.

Mind map and Plan of Vessel to Socialise, commonly called a living/dining area

The kitchen or ‘Vessel to Sustain’ is an essential vessel in every household where essentials like food and water can be found; it as a vessel that allows for flow and movement, allowing easy access from the other vessels.

Mind map and Plan of Vessel to Sustain, commonly called a kitchen

The corridor or ‘Vessel to transition’, although doesn’t have a distinct function of its own other than to transition and allow movement from one vessel to another, acts as an integral part of my home connecting most of the vessel in a narrow but grand spatial arrangement.

Mind map and Plan of Vessel to Transition, commonly called a corridor

The ‘Vessel to Pray’ is the most sacred part of the house even though it is used the least in terms of day to day activities. Although it is visually easily accessible, the representational space created by superimposing religious practices and beliefs creates barriers and changes in the way the vessel is accessed.

Mind map and Plan of Vessel to pray, commonly called a puja room

The vessel for myself or the Bedroom is a vessel for me to focus and get work done and have most of my belongings easy to reach. The colour palette for the furniture and walls is white; there is a large mirror that allows light to be reflected in all directions and a long wide window that allows light to come in- all of which allow the vessel to be occupied by someone suffering from claustrophobia.