Rough social space ideas.

 These are a few rough ideas that i have drawn which show a basic layout of the social space.  I have drawn and design a few features which could be included in the social area such as water fountains. shelter, plants and seating
 
In this design, i have drawn out a octagon shaped area as i feel it is a nice basic shape which feels comfortable and not to unusual.   on the right hand side of the area. there is a seating space which students can sitting down and eat etc.. right next to the seating is a water fountain which will create a sense of movement in the atmosphere.  on the left of the area is a gazebo which will provide shelter from rain and wind.  this gazebo will be constructed out of nature materials such as hard wood.
 

  In this design, i have created a basic layout which only consist of a circular area which is boxed in a square by wooden skirting. The area consist of 3 large hollowed benches on each side of the circle. Each bench can provide 10 seating due to it large area. In the middle on the design is a large fountain which sprays out giant water jets. i feel this would create a sense of excitement and  thrill.   

This design is much different and more experimental from the last two designs.  this design features a large sculptural like shelter which is in the middle of the space. this sculpture has a very strange form as it twists and turns. this shelter reminds of an organic shape.
The tables and chairs are very different from the big sculpture as they seem more solid. The top of the design is a long sweeping bench which is hollowed out. this design makes brilliant use of seating and looks very modern. 

This design is very similar  than the previous but instead i have added  elevation as well. i wanted to add some height which would create the effect of the social space been larger to the eye. This design feature the strange sculpture from my last design but instead it caves in and creates an area which is completely enclosedwhich make its idea from rainy and windy weather.  

This design below is of two hut like structures which have been joined together and is built on platforms. This idea was inspired by a structure i saw at a local park. The top half of the structure is provided with a roof which is good for shelter against rain. The pathways on the structure are  small bridges which under nether have seating space.  On the edges of the structures , there are steps for easy access.  i really think this design has potential soo i shall probably develop this design further. 

This design is L type layout which consists of jumping fountains and round seating. The jumping water jets form a type of arch way would would look amazing. The rounded  seating would be ideal for seating a mass of people. I like  the cylinder seating as it poses as a sort of sculpture as well, however this design is too basic and needs a lot more work done to it.