Developed Model 1

These are some images of my developed model, which now contain the stairs and some of the textures to show different materials within the structure.

I used the textures quite subtly, as I didn't want them to overpower the rest of the model, however I need to still decide how I will use them in the final design.

I decided to change the upper part of my structure slightly so that it was more open and the base wasn't as flat. I plan to further develop the upper section though, potentially adding more of the original design.

The stairs for the upper section are still incomplete.

36 Textures/Materials

These are the 36 textures we had to design:

Draft Model 2

Here are a few images of my second draft model which I did, using the word intricate for above ground, and nature below. It was based on a combination of sections, which in the end didn't really resemble the initial sketches. I didn't develop the model very much (esp. the bottom section), and decided to instead further work on my original model.

18 Sections Sketches

Sections 1-4:

Sections 5-8:
Sections 9-12:
Sections 13- 16:
Sections 17-18:

3d SketchUp Model

3D SketchUp Model:

Here are a few screenshots of the model I created from one of my sections. The words were 'carve' for the top part, and 'sleek' for the bottom. In regards to the top section, the majority is intended to be glass, with a few randomly placed wooden panels, black and white panels and wooden 'legs'. There is a glass floor at ground level, and beneath is a suspended structure which would be made out of some type of lightweight composite.

Here is the section I based the model on:

Pre ARCH1101 Studio 1

A:

This was part of my art major work which I did, which consisted 5 large and 10 small pencil drawings, and 5 collograph prints. My work looked at the idea of nature reclaiming what was originally its own, with mankind's creations always eventually decaying and deteriorating.

B:

Mudgee Permanent Camping, Casey Brown Architects 2007

Source: http://www.caseybrown.com.au/casey_brown_architecture.htm

(Accessed: 8/3/10)

This is a prefabricated structure located in outback Australia whose sides can be opened up when in use to allow natural ventilation, and otherwise can be closed to protect the building from the elements and potential bushfires. I like that this piece of architecture responds to the environment and was carefully planned so that it is sustainable.

C:

This photo was taken while I was travelling in Dublin, Ireland. I love how delicate the ice is, the intricate pattern that has been created by the water freezing over grass. I find it interesting how the shapes are quite geometric, though at the same time very natural.

PICCININI: Nature, Transform, Sleek

The Stags, 2008

Fibreglass, Automotive Paint, Cycle Parts

Source: http://www.patriciapiccinini.net (Accessed: 8/3/10)

SWALLOW: Memory, Carve, Intricate

Killing Time

Jelutong, Maple bracing, 2003-2004

108 x 184 x 118 cm

Source: http://www.rickyswallow.com/collections/image/sculpture/35/ (Accessed: 8/3/10)

GOODWIN: Explosion, Deconstruct, Alive

Yellow dandelion daydream I, 2008
plastic

Source: http://www.australiangalleries.com.au/index.php?option=com_ag&task=work&id=2798&aid=179 (Accessed: 8/3/10)