Davian Ranck: Architectural Design I/Architectural Design II
Fibonacci spiral
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in this project, we studied and drew a Fibonacci spiral,
a form which expresses the golden ratio. the point of this exercise was to help understand and use the golden ratio as it will almost inevitably appear in design at some point. |
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Plane study drawing
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in the 3 planes study exercise, we planed and created a model using cardboard with the design of a bus transit stop in mind. using the 3 plans (whos' sizes relative to the others follow the golden ratio) we created multiple useable spaces accommodating the human body in three positions.
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plane study model
final cube: isometric
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final cube: model
the final stage of the project was in 2 parts, add on to the previously created transit stop, and then draw the finished model. for the model, I went for a balanced design with 1 corner being very dense with a lot of walls, and the opposite corner being very open and spacious. my design translated from model to drawing fairly easily, as the more open corner provides a good look into the interior of the model. |
the project site is located in old town Lewisville, TX. the area is fairly industrial yet quiet, and the site is located in close proximity to a nut factory. the aroma of roasted nuts wafts through the site and beyond and is quite calming.
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Concept sketches/models:
While coming up with ideas for the design I had 3 ideas, but went with my first one. I made small revisions as I further developed the design. I first did a rough sketch, so I could work out the basic shape of the building, once that was finished I added details to the buildings exterior, windows, glass, etc. Then I developed a floor plan for each floor, to plan how one would move about the building. After that I created a small, crude model with foam board. Once I was satisfied with my design, I was ready to start my final drawings and model.
Final design:
after my design development, I transferred my ideas from the floor plan sketch into an AutoCAD drawing. I gave every wall, door, window, room, etc. a specific dimension and did so for each floor. once my AutoCAD drawing was complete I began my final model. I constructed my model at a 1/8in scale using chipboard and small square basswood dowels. I copied my floor plan closely and voila, I had a completed model that was to scale.
