Jillian Hohman: Architectural Design I
Project 01: Fibonacci Pavilion
The design objective for this project was to create a proportional pavilion with form and space that reflects the Olympic sport I chose. Scale and proportion are two critical characteristics to consider in the creation of architecture. They are also important in developing relationships between form and space. I chose one word to represent my sport, 'Lean' which became the starting point of my architectural investigation. The completed design was meant to accommodate the human body in 3 positions, sitting, standing, and lying down. Our goals for the project were to understand and illustrate to Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence, and to learn and practice control and consistency.
Research
Project Olympic Sport: Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing, also referred to as downhill skiing, is one of the signature competitions at the Winter Olympics. It is a skiing technique that evolved during the late 19th to 20th centuries in the mountainous terrains of the Alps in central Europe. The sport has evolved to become a race between skiers, the mountain, and the clock. The competitors have to slide down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing which use skis with free-heel bindings. They must also weave in-between path markers. In 2014 , there were more than 114,000 alpine skiing related injuries, making it a very risky sport to partake in.
Word Drawing
Project 01: Fibonacci Pavilion
The design objective for this project was to create a proportional pavilion with form and space that reflects the Olympic sport I chose. Scale and proportion are two critical characteristics to consider in the creation of architecture. They are also important in developing relationships between form and space. I chose one word to represent my sport, 'Lean' which became the starting point of my architectural investigation. The completed design was meant to accommodate the human body in 3 positions, sitting, standing, and lying down. Our goals for the project were to understand and illustrate to Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence, and to learn and practice control and consistency.
Research
Project Olympic Sport: Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing, also referred to as downhill skiing, is one of the signature competitions at the Winter Olympics. It is a skiing technique that evolved during the late 19th to 20th centuries in the mountainous terrains of the Alps in central Europe. The sport has evolved to become a race between skiers, the mountain, and the clock. The competitors have to slide down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing which use skis with free-heel bindings. They must also weave in-between path markers. In 2014 , there were more than 114,000 alpine skiing related injuries, making it a very risky sport to partake in.
Word Drawing
Lean
To move or be in a sloping position.
Synonyms:
Slant
Incline
Bend
Tilt
Slope
To move or be in a sloping position.
Synonyms:
Slant
Incline
Bend
Tilt
Slope
I wanted my word drawing to not only represents elements of leaning, but also show the action of leaning back and forth to create an equilibrium, as alpine skiers do, whilst avoiding obstacles and staying upright. The drawing is meant to capture the movement of the skiers, but also how the environment around them is affected. Throughout the drawing I wanted to maintain a sense of balance along with leaning aspects, to represent the internal force skiers have to use to stay balanced.
After researching about alpine skiing, my perspective on the sport changed in the sense that I realized alpine skiing is quite dangerous. I also learned that alpine skiing takes a lot of technique, not just sheer force. It is a very calculated sport from the path the skiers take to the position their bodies are in.
Olympic Pictogram Studies
After researching about alpine skiing, my perspective on the sport changed in the sense that I realized alpine skiing is quite dangerous. I also learned that alpine skiing takes a lot of technique, not just sheer force. It is a very calculated sport from the path the skiers take to the position their bodies are in.
Olympic Pictogram Studies
I studied my sport through pictograms by mostly looking at the motion of the skiers. I was exploring the idea of a zig-zag motion and conveying through my project that this sport is dangerous. On the top, there is a image that shows the influx of energy when the skiers ride through one part of the race trail. The big, dramatic curve was inspiration to me for the design of my model.
Drawings & Model
We started our project by cutting a Fibonacci spiral out of cardboard. We were meant to combine all of these pieces together at 90 degree angles. The model I chose to work with represents my sport because it shows a leaning motion, and also represents other aspects of alpine skiing. I wanted to do a few crossing formations to represent the obstacles the skiers have to avoid but also to somewhat show the zig-zag motion they do. The model can be viewed as the top being the beginning of the race and the bottom of the flat plane being the 'finish line.'
Drawings & Model
We started our project by cutting a Fibonacci spiral out of cardboard. We were meant to combine all of these pieces together at 90 degree angles. The model I chose to work with represents my sport because it shows a leaning motion, and also represents other aspects of alpine skiing. I wanted to do a few crossing formations to represent the obstacles the skiers have to avoid but also to somewhat show the zig-zag motion they do. The model can be viewed as the top being the beginning of the race and the bottom of the flat plane being the 'finish line.'
For my final cardboard model, I painted one plane green to represent alpine skiing. I think green represents this sport because most of the time the track is surrounded by tall, green alpine trees. My model represents the instability of skiing and the struggle to maintain balance. The top beechwood piece is meant to be a representation of the podium at the Olympics.
Final Sketchup Model
Final Sketchup Model
