S T O R I E S
A R T I F A C T S
M U L T I V I E W
C Y C L E
T R A N S L A T I O N
A R T I F A C T S
M U L T I V I E W
C Y C L E
T R A N S L A T I O N
These words; although they may seem dissimilar, are all connected. By what? DESIGN. This week I focused on trying to connect these words through my work and things I learned. I believ one of the most important things I learned this week was seeing Architecture as Art. It is "what nature can't make" (Louis Kahn)
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/myee/architecture/Nautilus%20Shell%202.gif
We think of Architecture like the nautilus chamber shell because it "carries its past on its back."
We used our stories to create an inspiration board. I thought of my board in terms of his material culture. Because things often have double meanings, "objects mean and mean again"(Dick Hebdige). I used this idea to see things in my story beyond the literal meaning and more symbolically.
As we worked on Pat's chair, I began trying to see my work not only as pieces of furniture, but as pieces of art. "Architecture is the art in which we walk, the art that envelops us." (Roth, 55)
Although my first model didn't come out so well, I know that my new found philosophy will allow my next attempt to be successful. "In architecture, as in all operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building hath three conditions: commodity, firmness, and delight." (Sir Henry Wotton, Elements of Architecture).
S T O R I E S
In our fairytales, artifacts were very important. In history + theory of design we learned about architecture not only as an artifact, but as art as well. We can classify architecture as art because it takes skill, it is physical and three dimensional, and it is expressive.
M U L T I V I E W
We began learning about multiple views in drafting class. Although we learned about orthographic drawings last semester, it is evident that this semester we will be learning more about architectural drawings from multiple views. I am excited to learning more about the many ways to communicate through drawings.
C Y C L E
In the history + theory of design class we learned about the Design Cycle. This was most important to me because it showed exactly what happened in the past and how the future would become. "Once a building is built, it becomes as much a part of the environment as a tree or a rock." (Roth, 137). This Design Cycle consists of six major points:
The word translation comes to mind when thinking about our studio and drafting projects. As the days go by, I can see my work transforming. Because we constantly build on our previous experiences, and our work I feel that every project goes through a transformation. The first iteration is never much like the final, and the process is key!
The photos included in this post are of the activities this week. The first is a nautilus shell, which I learned is important to understanding the many layers of Interior Architecture. Next is an inspiration board which we used to convey the essence of our fairytale. Following is a spread of illuminated objects, ones that are important to me. Next I included a photo of my unfinished "Pat's Chair" project, with was an exciting challenge. Last I included thumbnail sketches of my design.
Overall, this has been an exciting and interesting week. I look forward to learning more and continuing to compile my opus.
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/myee/architecture/Nautilus%20Shell%202.gif
We think of Architecture like the nautilus chamber shell because it "carries its past on its back."
We used our stories to create an inspiration board. I thought of my board in terms of his material culture. Because things often have double meanings, "objects mean and mean again"(Dick Hebdige). I used this idea to see things in my story beyond the literal meaning and more symbolically.
As we worked on Pat's chair, I began trying to see my work not only as pieces of furniture, but as pieces of art. "Architecture is the art in which we walk, the art that envelops us." (Roth, 55)
Although my first model didn't come out so well, I know that my new found philosophy will allow my next attempt to be successful. "In architecture, as in all operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building hath three conditions: commodity, firmness, and delight." (Sir Henry Wotton, Elements of Architecture).
S T O R I E S
We began the week by being introduced to story telling. We each were assigned a Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale in studio class to read, interpret, and create a drawing for. I was assigned the Ditmarsch Tale of wonders, a tale that made very little sense to me. It sounded like a bunch of oxymoron’s thrown together into a misshapen fairytale.
A R T I F A C T SIn our fairytales, artifacts were very important. In history + theory of design we learned about architecture not only as an artifact, but as art as well. We can classify architecture as art because it takes skill, it is physical and three dimensional, and it is expressive.
M U L T I V I E W
We began learning about multiple views in drafting class. Although we learned about orthographic drawings last semester, it is evident that this semester we will be learning more about architectural drawings from multiple views. I am excited to learning more about the many ways to communicate through drawings.
C Y C L E
In the history + theory of design class we learned about the Design Cycle. This was most important to me because it showed exactly what happened in the past and how the future would become. "Once a building is built, it becomes as much a part of the environment as a tree or a rock." (Roth, 137). This Design Cycle consists of six major points:
- Direct reactions + resonances to preceding periods
- Change
- Vernacular & high style
- Regional influences & variations
- Standards
The word translation comes to mind when thinking about our studio and drafting projects. As the days go by, I can see my work transforming. Because we constantly build on our previous experiences, and our work I feel that every project goes through a transformation. The first iteration is never much like the final, and the process is key!
The photos included in this post are of the activities this week. The first is a nautilus shell, which I learned is important to understanding the many layers of Interior Architecture. Next is an inspiration board which we used to convey the essence of our fairytale. Following is a spread of illuminated objects, ones that are important to me. Next I included a photo of my unfinished "Pat's Chair" project, with was an exciting challenge. Last I included thumbnail sketches of my design.
Overall, this has been an exciting and interesting week. I look forward to learning more and continuing to compile my opus.
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