Malena Wiedemann: Architectural Design l
Project 01: Fibonacci Cube
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Thank you for viewing my project about the Fibonacci cube. I spent weeks learning about how to create architectural drawings, a 3D cube, and how to use the SketchUp software to create a computer drafted design of my cube. The Fibonacci drawing helps to understanding the Fibonacci sequence. In order to create the drawing I had to start with two 1 inch squares and then I combined these squares together, this created a 2 inch square that is places next to the two 1 inch squares. I kept adding the boxes up, the two 1 inch squares and the one 2 inch square created a 4 inch square that was placed next to the 1 inch squares and the 2 inch square. The drawing shows this process repeating until there was not enough room to include another square. The corners of the squares mapped out the placement of the spiral.
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Element Research
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I chose Earth as my element for this project because Earth represents peace, stability, and growth. I learned while creating my cube in this project that Earth's structure represents the centering of energies. I used symbolism to create the cube to focus on the center and ground portion of the cube. The more I researched Earth I found that this element could be used anywhere because it represented matter and structure which reflects back on to architecture and buildings.
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Drawings and Model
Plane Study Drawing
Plane Study Model
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Plane Study Model
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I created multiple plane models that represented the Earth element. In the plane drawing I chose one of the 3 plane structures to incorporate because this model represented Earth by drawing movement towards the ground. The format created spaces that could surround the plane to define the plane even more than it was previously. I connected the planes in the models to show a area that created a centering space close to the ground in order to define my element. In the plane drawing I was discovering the different views and sides of the cube on paper. The drawing helps to understand each side of the model.
Final Cube: Isometric
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Final Cube: Model
Final Cube: Sketchup Model
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The original model in the Fibonacci cube is colored green because Earth is represented by the color green and this highlights the improvement in the process of building the cube. The cube is a complex structure that uses wooden dowels to highlight the spaces throughout the structure. The planes that I incorporated with the original model are used to enclose the space and focuses on the original model structure inside of the cube. The isometric drawing was drawn from a corner of the cube that is unique because it shows how all the parts of the cube connect together. The drawing also outlines all of the parts of the cube.
Project 02: UN-plug Cabin
Project Element: Water
Project Biome: Temperate Rainforest
Project Biome: Temperate Rainforest
I spent weeks learning about a biome and an element that I chose from a random draw, I had drawn water as my element and the temperate rainforest as my biome. My project was to create a cabin with a small space limit that had to reach the cabin requirements. My cabin would be placed in a temperate rainforest and I had to incorporate the nature of the rainforest between the cabin and the water element to create my cabin. The idea of the cabin is to get away from the fast paced life, technology and to live in a slower relaxing way.
Research
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As I researched the temperate rainforest, I discovered that the rainforest was humid and has moderate temperatures year round with lots of rain. The temperate rainforest has vast amounts of rainfall, so I created a cabin that would incorporate the rainfall into the design. It also consists of heavy vegetation with a large variety of trees.
I discovered that water was symbolic to movement and brings in an emotion of transformations. For my cabin design I planned to use the rain into my roof of my cabin and making my cabin's roof look like a wave to represent motion. Since there are many large trees in the temperate rainforest, little sunlight gets into the rainforest. The wildlife is interesting and their is a variety of large predator animals. I included images and information into the Padlet that describes the temperate rainforest and the water element. This information is included into my research drawing. It includes plants, animals, different locations, and architecture that are in the temperate rainforest. |
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Project Site
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Cabin Arrival Method
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Concept Design
My early designs reflected the climate of the temperate rainforest focusing on the heavy amount of rainfall. The premilitary designs incorporated rainfall into the the roof to connect the cabin to water and the biome. The Temperate rainforest provides an expansive range of large trees, When designing the cabin I chose to create curves that move inward where the large trees exist; creating a cabin that doges the trees. The overall shape of the preliminary drawings reflects water; the structure of the cabin is modeled to fit the shape of a pond. The final preliminary designs consist of a second floor that is used to include water inside of the cabin. The second story uses a rock-climbing wall to reach the top story, the huge windows on the second floor relate the cabin to the outdoor nature. The cabins roof is made into a wavy shape to represent the motion that water gives off.
Majority of my premilitary drawings dealt with the shapes and spaces of water. Their was a large variety of drawings that mapped out my ideas. The final critiques made to my drawings contributed to my final model of the cabin. The final premilitary drawings focused on the "Un Plug Cabin" connection to the nature and the elements of nature.
Majority of my premilitary drawings dealt with the shapes and spaces of water. Their was a large variety of drawings that mapped out my ideas. The final critiques made to my drawings contributed to my final model of the cabin. The final premilitary drawings focused on the "Un Plug Cabin" connection to the nature and the elements of nature.
Final Design
The final cabin is a finalized concept due to its water-like appearance and the structure that rotates around the nature of the forest. The cabins tall windows create the ideal "Un Plug Cabin" by causing the person to look, feel, and join the nature consisted around the cabin. The materials of the cabin consist of vinyl, glass, mirror, and wood. The wood is used inside of the cabin, it enhances the natural effect of the biome by corresponding to the trees. The outside walls of the cabin is made out of a solid shade of vinyl. The vinyl draws the eyes away to look upwards at the roof of the cabin. The cabin's roof is made out of mirror, the roof is curvy and wavy this creates a distorted reflection of the nature that is near the cabin. The roof is used to distract the guest into looking at the reflection of the nature. The waves define the motion of the cabin in relation to the symbolism of water. The structure of the cabin is shaped to represent water. Curves, waves, and overall flow of the space allow guest to maneuver around the cabin in a similar way that of the movement of water. The upper level of the cabin is used to view the outdoor area and nature of the biome, in relation to water the path reaching the second floor is achieved by climbing a rock wall, the rock wall is a representation of the rocks that settle just beneath the water surfaces. Large lengthy windows improve the view from the cabin by allowing the guests to witness the beauty of the heavy vegetation located inside of the temperate rainforest.
Throughout the process changes were constantly made to improve the cabins overall design and connection to the nature of the biome and the elemental state of water. The cabin has been transformed to enhance the symbolism of water and the qualities of the vegetation in the rainforest.
Throughout the process changes were constantly made to improve the cabins overall design and connection to the nature of the biome and the elemental state of water. The cabin has been transformed to enhance the symbolism of water and the qualities of the vegetation in the rainforest.