Project 1: Fibonacci Cube

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 I had learned about the Golden spiral and about the golden ratio. Using the new knowledge, I was able to draw my own Golden Spiral using a protractor and carefully placed squares. In the picture you can see a Golden Spiral drawn using 6 squares.

                                         Golden Spiral

Drawings and Model

                                                                                             Plane Study Drawing

                                      Plane Study Model

                                      Plane Study Model

Above you can see my Plane Study Model. I wanted there to be a platform to act as the floor. In order to achieve that I used the biggest piece as the base and used the other 2 pieces to support it by holding it up.

                              Final Model: Side Profile

​These 3 images show my Final Model for the bus stop. I made some alterations to the original Plane Study Model by bringing the platform down by one unit. I then used the planes to make a second story along with a roof. The wooden sticks were used to support and hold up my model in place, so it wouldn't topple over. The second story provided enough space to be used as a a 2nd lounging area. This project required me to think creatively and out of the box. In the end I was very satisfied with the Final results. 

                               Final Model: Front Profile

                                Final Model: Back Profile

Project 2:

I was given site 3 as you can see in these 2 images. The client I was given is known as the Novelist. I created a collage of some of her interests and things she wanted incorporated into her home. The architect I am working with is John Hedjuk. For him I created a collage of his style in architecture. 

                                The Novelist Collage

Sketches and Pre-Models:

To the right I have created a slideshow that consists of sketches I had drawn in order to decide the final lay out of my building. I created 3 models, 2 that are handmade and another from SketchUp. I wanted to focus on personalizing each floor , so that they each stood out from each other. I also wanted there to be enough natural lighting in the home, so I made room for many windows to be put in or for a skylight. After my models and sketches were evaluated by 2 architects. Using their advice given I was able to come up with the final blueprints, which are presented below.

                                  John Hedjuk Collage

Final Blue Prints and Elevation

Using the advice I was given on creating an open space for a garden on the roof and more. I was able to come up with these final blue prints and elevation presented to the right. The house has a spacious kitchen/ dining area, along with a closet, bathroom, extra room, and living area on the first floor. The second floor had a balcony overlooking the front. It also has a small sitting area near the stairs. The master bedroom is located on the second floor with a spacious bathroom and closet. The third floor has a library wrapping around the sides of the top floor. Hidden behind the walls is a garden area for my client. The top floor was given an oval shape in order to add more personality to this home. 

Final Model

Here is my final product for my client, The Novelist. Using all the brainstorming and ideas from the previous models, sketches, and collages. I was able to put that all together into creating a physical model out of chip board. The model is a basic layout of the building and contains each layout for each floor. The model is able to be deconstructed in order to see each floor. In the end, I was satisfied with my final product for my client. However the top floor I was unable to make it how I wanted due to the material being used. It was unable to get the spheritic curve an oval has.