On my first attempt my models were too developed and not abstract.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Study Models 1
After creating the 3 collages, we had to come up with 3 study models for each collage in order to continue developing our final form for our structure.
Model 1: This model is a hybrid that represents the Connection and Program collages. The wave paper represents the waves transmitted by a satellite and the mesh paper is used to hide the wave from view since we cant see satellite waves. The wave ends with piers connecting the structure to the ocean. The side green objects was what represents the Program element since i wanted to include a community garden.
Model 2: The only model that wasn't a hybrid, it is solely based on my Impression collage. I focused on the feeling of loneliness that I felt at the site.
Model 3: The last model is a hybrid of Connection and Impression. The two tilted triangles represent the Connection aspect because they are the same exact shape but at different scales. I tilted the triangles to show a connection between the structure and the base. The Impression component comes from the lone path in the middle that is walled up by the mesh paper.
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These 3 study models are 3 very different approaches and directions to the desired final form of the building specially in what relates to the topics analyzed before (public/private spaces; circulation; geometry/lighting/structure; syymetry/hierarchy; parti/massing, etc).
ReplyDeletePlease take into consideration the above topics in your study models so that you will not end up with inconsistencies and undesired relations throughout the building.
Another helpful hint would be to keep in mind the form follow function principle (if it still makes sense in todays architecture lol) or you will be forced to "reverse engineer" the building in order to fit the desired program.
Just one more thing: it would be nice to see the relation of the models with the actual site. It doesn't need to be nothing very elaborate, just a scaled plan (greyed/half-toned/sketched, whatever) under the model. It would help a lot with understanding the project (it would be helpful both to you and your teachers).
Thank you very much. I definitely will take into consideration the topics you have mentioned to produce my final hybrid models. I actually do try to follow the Form Follows Function principle because as you saw my first study models were too developed. I usually start seeing things as a structure and what it can house before I even start seeing it as abstract art.
DeleteI am glad your models are much better than your collages. Especially the third one. Although I am still asking why are there too many details: greenery, trees, different colors and materials. Those things are usually left for the end. First models should be more simple and one-colored. It is always good to use one material or as less as possible materials. I agree with Mr. Santos that you have to have your surroundings on your model.
ReplyDeleteI like the triangular shapes on the third model and the sun shades on the wall. Just be careful, this shape is not easy for space organisation.
Dear Herberto
ReplyDeleteI would like to add that I believe that there are different but equally valid approaches to design, and reflecting back over my experience - no right or wrongs. I believe also as you get older, that there is a clearer appreciation of subtlety and abstract. I think that there is even a case to be made for 'intuitive' design. I thought that your first model in series one was the strongest as a concept, but that was purely on an intuitive basis though I probably could apply some post rationale. It is a bit like playing the piano - when you are learning you are conscious of reading each note, and what the notes are under your fingers - then after a while you learn to remove that stage, and make the make that direct connection between the music on the page and the sound of you playing. I think that learning to be an architect is a bit like that.
I think that the most crucial aspect to designing a building is the juxtaposition to context, what is happening immediately around your site, and further afield. How does your building respond? How does your building relate? With regard to your earlier comment about the loneliness of the site, water has the ability to summon many emotions within the observer, as water is both life giving but also life threatening, is constantly changing, has many moods and also has the ability to hide and disguise. I think that you could evoke some of this, by careful treatment of how light and views out are appreciated, from inside and outside your building.