Today was the first class with our tutor, Robbie, for Specific to Site. We had a in-depth discussion on what our home means to us and it was interesting to see such a wide variation of homes and how many of the students in my class weren’t living with their families. Hearing everyone’s depictions of their house, and the tiny little pieces that make up their home helped shape the idea of what they considered important for their own sense of home. One mentioned the array of broken and decayed infrastructure of his household, however, he would rather a damaged house than a damaged relationship with his housemate. Robbie was very understanding and helpful with uncovering ideas and creating an open discussion when we shared about our particular home, which also helped me spark ideas for our Project Brief 1.

At the moment I am torn between old and new living arrangements for me and my family, living in a 30 year old, ancient rental house whilst our modern home is built next door, with only a large fence separating the two houses. Robbie suggested to compare the two, contrast the old and new home structurally, however the warmth of our current house, and the isolation of the new house, as we are forced to connect in such a confined space although in our new house we have all our own room and spaces to live in. I think exploring the notion of juxtaposition could really convey the transitioning of my house and where home truly is for me and what it means to me.