Mallory Hastings: Architectural Design 1

Project 01: Fibonacci Cube

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The first thing we did in the project is draw the Fibonacci spiral. When we learned about this we learned about the Fibonacci sequence. This is where the preceding number is made up of the 2 pieces before added up. We also used that when making our models by using the sequence. My landscape was the prairie, so I was trying to research the climate and geography of prairies, Then I combined that with my ideas, which was challenging. The space in my cube also had to have reason, even though it was an abstract structure I had to envision purpose for the spaces in my mind. After that we used basswood pieces to further define our spaces too.

Landscape: Prairie

The landscape I was assigned was the prairie. In the prairie, temperatures range a lot. In the winters it can be freezing and during the summer it can be excruciatingly hot. In the beginning I was confused how I was supposed to design a structure for such different climates. but it proved not be as hard as I thought it would be. Also prairies are mostly very flat with y’all grasses, but they can be beautiful. I made my structure raised because they are lots of species that live in prairies, and I wanted to disturb their home as least as possible. I made a part of the structure that has a large overhang, so it could provide shade in those hot summers. I also have a very open top level, so that people could enjoy the views. Lastly I have a very enclosed part in the bottom, that would keep them insulated from the hot and cold outdoors.

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Plane Study Drawing

All of my 3 plane models had the concept, just every one was slightly different. They were all 1 unit off the ground. They also tried to maximize the floor space so they all used the largest piece on the bottom. They all used my 2 other pieces to hold the model off the ground but also make it have a sense of enclosure. The reason I chose the one I did was because it had a mix of both a area that was “enclosed” and also and out in nature feel. I liked that because then it could be protective yet functional.

Final Cube: Isometric

On my final model, every side of my model was defined, even without the basswood. This meant that I could use the basswood to enhance the model, and help the parts of my model that I wanted to stand out to be defined. I really wanted to have a sense of a L-shaped space on the top of my model that had already been sort of created by the cardboard. I used the basswood to help define that L and show that it is both a enclosed and open space.

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Final Cube: Model

Final Cube: Interior Perspective