Project 01: Binary Relationships
Starting off the semester, our class had to work with binary relationships which is the relationship between two words relating with each other. For my project, I used the relationship "Regular:Irregular" which is the relationship between regular and irregular shapes. In my drawing, I incorporated these two by drawing simple regular shapes and then combining multiple regular shapes to make it in an irregular fashion put inside these regular shapes to turn something regular into a more complex figure. Moving into my model, I wanted a similar result.
Our main requirement for the model was to make it within the boundaries of a 12' x 12' x 12' cubic shape, so what I did was a made a cut out of one section of a cube to symbolize regularity, and then like in my drawings, I combined multiple regular shapes, all toughing each other and relating in some way to make it irregular inside the cube cutout to show Regular:Irregular for my final result.
Our main requirement for the model was to make it within the boundaries of a 12' x 12' x 12' cubic shape, so what I did was a made a cut out of one section of a cube to symbolize regularity, and then like in my drawings, I combined multiple regular shapes, all toughing each other and relating in some way to make it irregular inside the cube cutout to show Regular:Irregular for my final result.
For my preliminary work for the Binary Relationships project, we had to work with single verbs and binaries to see how they could be interpreted in our final model of our project. Up above are some sketchup models of different single verb models including Extend, Bend, Notch, and Pinch.
Project 02: Dallas Museum
Continuing into the 2nd nine weeks of Architecture class, we had to design a museum on a site in Downtown Dallas. This site was located in the Arts District, where a Liquor store is currently located. The site measure 165' by 355', which is relatively a long, narrow site to design a museum.
Just like my first project, I used the binary "Regular:Irregular". I used curves and edges, as well as a rotunda in the entrance to the Museum and arches that criss-cross in the center that give in natural light. The famous 20th century architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was a big inspiration for the main rotunda piece in the front of the building, more specifically his work on the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Just like my first project, I used the binary "Regular:Irregular". I used curves and edges, as well as a rotunda in the entrance to the Museum and arches that criss-cross in the center that give in natural light. The famous 20th century architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was a big inspiration for the main rotunda piece in the front of the building, more specifically his work on the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
For my preliminary work, I explored a rectangle like shape with a center piece opening that would be the entrance. After evalutating this design, I decided to warp it up a bit and see how I could incorporate a Rotunda in my design process. My consensus was that my building would be rotated, with the rotunda piece as the entrance to give the guests a sense of openness and comfort when entering my museum.
