EXP3 Week One - 18 Perspectives & Article MashUp

The following shapes are derived from the task of constructing an Architectural Folly using 3 cross shaped prisms. Most of the images are completed as 1 points, however some have been done as 2 points to further explore their shape.

Next is the MashUp of articles. For this part of the task I have used a blog entry, a studio's explanation and a wikipedia article regarding Architectural concepts.

References for Mashup: 

Biesek Design, “What is Wayfinding?,” www.biesek.com/whatis.html (accessed May 15, 2014)

Wikipedia, “Functionalism (Architecture),” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functionalism_architecture (accessed May 15, 2014)

Harold-Sprague Solie, “Theories on Architecture”, designHUSTLE, posted April 10, 2012, http://archinect.com/designHUSTLE/theories-on-architecture (accessed May 15, 2014)

ARCH1101 EXP2 SUBMISSION

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The Two Concepts

The two client Architects for my experiment were Mies Van der Rohe and Nathalie De Vries of MVRDV Architects. 

Nathalie De Vries - Axo_5 Concept: A counterpoint against massive uniformity and monumentalising public life and space.

Mies Van der Rohe - Axo_6 Concept: Keep the building as a backdrop to the public space and highlight social culture.

Electroliquid Aggregation Concept: To create a monumental backdrop which accentuates the grandeur of social interaction and the public space.

18 Axonometric Drawings

Figure_02: Original 12 Axonometrics

Figure_03: Combined Axonometrics

36 Custom Textures

The 36 textures are shown as light, medium and dark, with each design having two of each category. (Besides the first two designs which only have one of each category) The textures used in my model are the 3rd of texture_2, the 4th of texture_4, and the 2nd of texture_5.

Figure_04: 36 Custom Textures

The Landform

These images are included so as to provide a clear view of the landscape and the way that the monuments span the cliffs above the large lake.

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The Image Captures and Architecture

Further images of the project can be observed in the prior blog post "Lumion Image Gallery".

Model and Lumion Download Links:
Lumion Dropbox Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rg1ccqt3gwxp93c/oTw8MAEwUr

Sketchup Warehouse Link: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u4df450f5-ba24-435b-8f85-aa66e5e97dec

Electroliquid Aggregation of Concepts: To create a monumental backdrop which accentuates the grandeur of social interaction and the public space.

Figure_08: This snapshot presents the bridges that connect both the monuments, as well as the central meeting space. Thus, exhibiting how the focus of the structure is drawn to the areas designed for social activities through structure and the terrain.

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Figure_10: This image displays the monuments themselves acting as a public space, flowing into the central hub. As such, they perform their own function of social interaction whilst also maintaining a position which highlights the magnitude of the student meeting place.

Figure_11: The textures included all aim to accentuate the space between the two monuments, without reducing the significance of the monuments themselves. In this way, the structures maintain a prevalent influence which impacts the observer when viewed.

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Lumion Image Gallery

This post is a gallery of images depicting my Exp 2 model within it's Lumion Environment, I have done this so that a greater understanding of my submission can be gained, as well as to showcase my work.