| The intent of this project was to create a major space based off of a shape design from a previous project. The final product would create a transition from outside space to an interior destination with a sense of arrival. A main focal point would be established to clearly indicate the entrance to the structure, with a different view from each cardinal direction.
I first filtered through all 100+ of my shape designs that I had previously created and reduced my selection to twelve designs. The requirements for that assignment were that it generate from a 3 inch square and any point or circle made must originate from two existing points. As lines were drawn, each intersection of lines was considered a new point. The final design was to be abstract and either clearly symmetrical or clearly asymmetrical. After searching through my shape designs I narrowed it down to two choices that I would further explore, one being symmetrical (7) and the other asymmetrical (6), which were selected for different reasons. The symmetrical was chosen because it had so many geometric shapes that I figured there would be flexibility in my options. I chose the asymmetrical design because there was already a major space defined.
The next step was to take each of my chosen shape designs and create a level walking path that would take patrons to the main entrance while displaying some of the design features of the building. I have included two examples for each (9,10,11,12) that show the path through the property (curved line) and the major space that would be used (bold line). These ideas helped me to choose the design that I would use for my final project. I decided to choose the symmetrical design because extruded shapes were able to be generated to fit my personal design preferences.
The final step was to start extruding shapes from my selected shape design. It was mandated that all three dimensional elements must be generated vertically from existing points, lines, and combination of lines from the selected shape design with no inclined surfaces. This was to include any combination of lineal elements (columns), planar elements (walls), and volumes (spaces).
My final design starts along a curved path that originates from the south end of the property. Continuing along the path gives a small glimpse into the interior of the major space while maintaining some mystery (5). Progressing through the path there are seating areas with recessed water features integrated in them. Large elementary shapes are suspended by columns to provide shelter in inclement conditions (1,2). Ending the journey, a sweeping left turn is made to discover the grand entrance which shows the interior of the major space in its entirety (3). Evidence that the final design was generated directly from my chosen shape design can clearly be seen in the overhead photo (8).
(for scale reference, each layer of foam core is displayed as 2’-0” thick)
Picture references:
(1) Covered_NE.jpg
(2) Covered_SE.jpg
(3) Uncovered_NE.jpg
(4) Uncovered_NW.jpg
(5) Uncovered_SE.jpg
(6) Asymmetrical.jpg
(7) Symmetrical.jpg
(8) Overhead.jpg
(9) Path_01A.jpg
(10) Path_01B.jpg
(11) Path_02A.jpg
(12) Path_02B.jpg
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