Architecture 20 Final Learning Portfolio
Christaine Allyssa Dichosa Spring 2015 Jerry Lum & Amily Huang
Table of Contents Structure Inspired by Tadao Ando: Rin’s Gallery…....... 62
Getting Started: First Dog House ..................... 3
Paper Airplane… 33
Dog House Upgrade 1st Attempt: Second Dog House …… 8
Intersections of Shapes………… 37
Final Project: Case Study (Tom Kundig’s
Room Ambiance: Cheerful and Airy… 43
Sol Duc Cabin).......... 67
Dog House Upgrade 2nd Attempt: Second Dog House …… 13
Creating Stairs …………..……. 18
Malevich Inspired Construction 1…………………... 23
Malevich Inspired Construction 2…………………. 27
Room Ambiance: Mysterious and Meditative………. 48 Room Ambiance: Chic and Sophisticated…… 52 Room Ambiance: Warm, Intimate and Beckoning…….. 58
Getting Started: First Dog House (Learning Basic Tools)
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Roof Plan
Top
Elevation
Left
Front
Right
Back
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this first sketch up activity, I started exploring the sketch up basic tools. I learn how to use the Push/Pull button, which are very easy to control. This tool is also very amazing because it helps me easily develop a 3D structure, which would take a very long time to finish when done by hands. I also learn how to use the pan, zoom, and orbit button, which I was surprised to find out to be very helpful because it helps me easily go and locate the mistakes I wish to fix. Furthermore I learn how to use the Pencil, Rectangle, and Arc tool, which helps me easily make a recognizable doghouse structure. Lastly, I learn how to use the Move tool, which is a challenge for me because I just can’t seem to properly move my structure to the location I wanted it to be, the move tool seems to just move randomly around.
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In addition, In this week’s activity, I decided to be adventurous and take a risk. I decided to use tools that wasn’t discussed thoroughly yet in our class. Tools such as Paint and 3D Imports. By taking this risk, I learn some of my weaknesses and at the same time some of my strengths.
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Furthermore, I discover that the computer key board is very important in sketch up. Without it, we can’t use short-cut commands that can make our working progress more easier and faster.
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Lastly, I discover that despite our class’ goal to explore and be creative in using the basic tools in sketch-up; I still shouldn’t ignore and forget how to structure my model. Because as my professor states, I “need to know this issues sooner rather than later” to avoid difficulties and confusion in the future.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
By exploring ahead, I was able to learn how to open and import 3D images in my structure. This help me figure out not to import images that have large data size because it can freeze the system (unfortunately I learn this the hard way).
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Also, I was able to explore some of the uses of the Large Tool Set; such as the Paint Bucket Tool. I really like this tool because it gives texture and finishes to my model.
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Lastly, because the basic tools was very easy to use, it made me explore my imagination without the worries of structure and mechanics.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
I have no structure
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Also, I don’t have any transitions that can connect my stone house structure to my glass enclosed space for food.
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I also have a problem using the Move tool, for whenever I use it, without using the Left, Up, Down, Right button, the structure or model I wanted too put in another location will just move all over the place.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: -
Whenever I started to get confused in how to use the basic tools I try to read the book because it give detail description in how to use the materials.
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I also experiment and explore to further understand the mechanics of the program
How I solved my Problems: -
To solve my problem with the move tool, I practice using the left, up, down, right button to have a much precise movement when moving my structure.
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As for my problem with having no structure, I’ll try to be a bit more conscious in the future whenever I make my design. I’ll try to remember what I learn in making structured model and apply it in my future iterations.
Dog House Upgrade 1st Attempt: Second Dog House (Learning how to Create Components & Use Follow-me tool)
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Elevation
Left
Right
Front
Back
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/Discoveries: -
This week is where we discover how we can use the Parallel Projection to precisely control placement of building blocks.
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Also, this week is where we learn how to use the Tape Measure Tool, which I discover is a very useful tool because it can help us determine the measurement of an existing structure or objects. It also acts as our guide line to precisely connect or make a straight line.
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Furthermore, we learn how to put our structure in Components; which help us organize the elements we are adding in our design. Also, it prevent our structure’s components to stick together, making it easy for us to edit our components without affecting the others.
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Finally, this is where we learn the Follow-Me tool. This tool is very amazing. If just given an extrusion path to follow, the follow-me tool can create some impressive geometry design, as we can see in the structure’s stair design.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
In this activity, I have a hard time with the measurement tool. Despite it being a guide line marker if oriented in the wrong corner orientation the guideline will not show in the place I want it to be. For instance as shown in Photo 1 the guide look in the same place as the others, but if I rotate it, clearly it will show, as is shown in Photo 2. This creates complication for me because whenever I start tracing the line to close the rectangle, it won’t create a face.
Photo 1
Photo 2
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Also, I have a problem with editing my components. I have a hard time with editing my components because sometimes I forget that the structure is in a component so I begin to get frustrated whenever I can’t push/pull a shape that I want to integrate in my design, or if I can’t make a face when closing a line.
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Furthermore, I have a hard time with follow-me tool. Because whenever it touch an extrusion path that I don’t want it to follow, it just run off course.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I started to think structurally whenever I make a design
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I also begin to master importing 3D images in my structure
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Furthermore, I don’t have any difficulties in making the two top semi-spherical domes. In fact, I’m beginning to like integrating it to my structure because it brings complexity to my design.
How I solved my Problems: -
To solve my forgetfulness in double clicking the components in order to edit, I write down in my notebook the components I closed so that I can be reminded what objects or components I closed.
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Furthermore, to be familiar with the follow me tool I practice using the tool for 1-1 ½ hour to get accustomed to the tool.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: •
Practicing- to familiarize the tools
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Taking Notes- to be reminded of what objects or structure that were made into components.
Dog House Upgrade 2nd Attempt: Second Dog House (Learning how to familiarize Copy & Input precise Measurement)
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Roof Plan
Top
Elevation
Left
Front
Right
Back
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/Discoveries: -
In this week, I learn some shortcut commands that can help me produce a precise, well measured structure. I learn how we can just type in measurements in the key board and the sketch-up program will immediately follow the commands. For instance, if we want to have a 10’x10’x10’ cube we can just type in: 10’,10’ after dragging in the rectangle tool and the rectangle will be 10’x10’. Then to make the cube 10’ tall we just need to type in 10’ after we push/pull up the rectangle. I really enjoy this technique because not only is it easy, but it is also very helpful in our iterations to come.
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I also learn the short cut way of copying shapes and structure. I was amazed that we can use the move button to copy a replica of the original design; all we need to do is high light the shapes that we want to copy, click the ctrl + move tool, and we have a precise copy of what we want to replicate. Although this command isn’t very easy to do.
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This is also where we properly learn to import 3D images, and export 2D images that we can use as a money shot, an image we can incorporate in our learning portfolio.
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In addition, in this week, we learn how to activate and deactivate shadows.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I have successfully applied the tools and operations introduced in class.
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I were also able to easily learn the shortcut command that help me produce a precise, well measured structure.
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I really like the Shadow tool because it makes my finished design more realistic.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
I have a hard time with the copying technique using the ctrl + move tool. This method is very hard to master because we really need to precisely highlight the shapes and objects we want to copy; however, due to unknown reason, it is still unclear to me. I just can’t copy properly the shape I want duplicate. For instance, the semi circle- sphered window in the middle of my building, I did a series of explorations, experimentations, re-construction just to produce an almost similar replica of the very first window. So again, the copying method is really hard for me.
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This is also where I have a hard time with the move tool again. Because I often forget to use the arrow keys, in this activity, I have wasted a lot of time just to move my structure in the place where I want it to be.
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Furthermore, I also still have a problem with my money angle shot because I can’t seem able to capture a view that viewers would experience when approaching my design. I should angle my shots more at eye level rather than one from the air!
How I solved my Problems: -
As I said earlier, for the copying method, I did a lot of exploring, experimentations, and reconstructions just to figure out how I can copy the circular window properly.
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I patiently practice again how to move objects, often using the arrow key, to train my self not to forget pressing these command keys in the future.
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I practice taking shots more in eye level. I used the alignment of the 3D model’s in the horizon as my marker if I am looking at a perspective that are more eye-level.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: - Practicing the tools and methods I am weak on.
Creating Stairs
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections
Elevation
Top
Left
Front
Right
Back
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this iteration we started to learn how to use the Rotation tool, which is very useful if I want to rotate a particular component.
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We also learn how to use Offset, which I discover is a very amazing tool because it can help me create a more complex design by offsetting the dimensions of the shapes. For instance, as shown in Photo 1 we can offset any co-planar, lines, and arcs and manipulate it to get a repetitive complex design as shown in Photo 2 and 3.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
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Furthermore, in this week, we started learning how to Animate our design, and be more perceptive of our chosen angle to showcase in the animation.
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We also learn how to do Layering in this activity, which is very helpful because we can hide and unhide a components using this tool.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I was able to come up with a unique space-age looking stair design
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I was also able to create a insightful animation scene that showcase my eye-catching work.
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I was also able to use the offset tool to my advantage and was able to create a striking, structural supporting spine for the staircase (as shown in Photo 3).
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
Despite my good design result with the offset tool, I still have a hard time using it. Sometimes when I release the offset tool early it will offset immediately and will not follow the measurement I input.
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Another weakness that I have, although it doesn’t concern the tools, is I love to import large size 3D images. This slow down my making and saving process.
How I solved my Problems: -
For the offset tool, I just try to be patient whenever I am using this tool. I also practice with it so that I could familiarize and understand how to properly use the apparatus.
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As for importing large file size 3D images. I try to venture away in using large size file. I begin using little size file to prevent slowing down my working and progress. Plus, I discover that I can customize the imported file to my liking without worrying of crashing my data file.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: -
Exploration of the methods I am having a hard time on
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Practicing the tools that I am still unclear with
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Start being Insightful with my design
Malevich Inspired Construction 1
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Elevation
Front
Back
Left
Right
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: For this week, our class’ goal is to construct a structure out of tracing Malevich’s painting (Photo 1):
Photo 1
Photo 2
- In this activity, we learn how to use X-ray, which help us trace the painting easily because the x-ray tool make the image transparent. It looks like it is overlaid by a tracing paper, as we can see in the Photo 2. -
Despite being used in earlier iterations, this is where I discover the usefulness of the Scale tool. I was amazed to find out that the scale tool can be manipulated to produce a very complex design.
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Furthermore, we explored the Constructivist Architecture in this activity. And, our goal is to incorporate our findings in this iteration.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
Because of the Scale and move tool, I was able to create a complex repetitive design.
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I also like to use the x-ray tool because it makes me see clearly the lines and planes I have put over in the image, making it easier for me to spot it, and create a structure.
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This is also where my past knowledge about parallel projection came to play. For, we need to observe the image in plan view so that we can trace the picture easily.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
My design didn’t resemble any constructivist architecture. It is because I didn’t explore the constructivist architecture properly, but just chose to develop my creativity further when I did this design.
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In this iteration, because I have fun illustrating my creativity I, again, forgot to include structure in my design. So when looking at my structure, there seems to be no supports that holds my curtain of glass together.
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I also don’t have any space for activity area. This week’s iteration just seems like a tunnel where people can go in and out of. For, the negative space inside is very few, and also very unrealistic.
How I solved my Problems: -
I still haven’t solved the problem because despite my mistakes I do find this structure to have a potential. In addition, I want to use this model as an inspiration in future designs, where I can render and develop it further.
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I also plan to increase my negative space in the next iteration so that I can have a space for activity other than creating a narrow tunnel.
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Lastly, I plan to explore more structured building so that I can apply it in my later designs.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Exploration- do further research about structural buildings. * Practice the tools I’m having a hard time with.
Malevich Inspired Construction 2
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Elevation
Back
Front
Left
Right
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this week’s activity, we further explore the previous tools we used to construct a new and more developed structure.
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I also learn the importance of hiding and un-hiding a component in this activity.
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This is also where I discover the beauty of using structural elements. Because looking at my recent design, I can see a realistic, but multifaceted structure. I never knew that being structural can still brings complexity in a design (as illustrated in the Photos).
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Strengths/ Comforts: -
My design certainly developed from my first attempt of creating a structure out of tracing Malevich’s composition.
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I am starting to use Sketch Up to generate designs that are architectonic and with a developing level of hierarchical complexity.
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I am also starting to understand how to create a structural design. It must be the result of my several research of structural architectural works.
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This time I really tried to come up with a design that resembles Malevich’s composition. I also started incorporating the architectonic language that I learned when exploring and observing some constructivist architecture.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
My veranda’s support is very thin. It doesn’t seem like a supporting element but just a decorative structure. I also believe I still need more practice in developing structural supports.
How I solved my Problems: -
I need more research and exploration
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I need to find more inspiration. For, I notice that if I find inspiring work, I produce a much better design.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: -
Exploration
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Inspiration- using the previous failed design, I have taken some inspiring design that I want to repeat in my recent structure, but now it is more structured
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Recent
Paper Airplane
Perspective View
Front
Back
Side
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this week’s activity we learn how to fold using the rotate tool
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Our goal for this week is to make a paper airplane and create a money shot that shows them as the significant element in the image.
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Furthermore, in this activity, I discover how I can use external images as a paint. This was a great discovery for me because I now have a knowledge how to download other colors and textures that cannot be found in the basic paint tool colors and textures. For instance the magma in my image was a picture that I converted into a paint.
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This is also where we started to learn how to create terrain using the Sand Box tools.
Sandbox tools
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I was able to execute folding easily
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I am also beginning to master using the move tool, which is the result of my constant practice.
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I am also able to master the Paint Bucket tool.
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In addition, I was able to depict a dramatic scene.
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- I was also able to use my background image to enhance the dramatic feeling of the airplane wars.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
I wasn’t able to put the spotlight into the paper airplane. When looking at my dramatic scene it seems like the Dragon and the Bird (not my work) monopolize the spotlight.
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I also have hard time creating the terrain because whenever I try to edit the terrain, the sketch up program begins to slow down. This confused me profusely.
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I also find out how to smoothen the terrain’s faces. I put this here in problems because as of now I still don’t have any idea how I did it.
How I solved my Problems: -
To solve my spotlight problem, I orient the camera in capturing my airplane design predominantly.
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I also practiced creating terrain a lot to familiarize its mechanics.
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Finally, I am still exploring and trying to figure out how I was able to smoothen my terrain.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Exploration- do further research about structural buildings. * Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
Intersections of Shapes
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Roof Plan
Top Elevation
Left
Front
Right
Back
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this week’s activity, our class learn how to intersect faces with model.
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We also learn how we can make other geometry when intersecting faces with models (as illustrated in the Photo).
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Furthermore, we learn how to use the Drape and Stamp tool.
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This is also where we should incorporate our terrain with our constructed structure.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I really like this activity of intersecting faces with model because I can do a lot of fun and complex geometric shapes using this method.
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I am also getting skillful with the rotation tool. I am beginning to like this tool because I discover that it can bring out the beauty of geometric designs if manipulated right. For instance, I was able to use the rotation tool to my advantage and was able to torqued (twisted) the tower clazing in my structure.
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I was able to produce a dramatic site. And, the steep stair ascent also heightens the drama.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
There are some issues with how I can structurally connect it at the top.
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I also have a problem with the stamp tool. Because whenever I use the tool the sketch up program freeze up wasting me a lot of valuable time.
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Furthermore, I still haven’t solved how I smoothen my landscape in my earlier iterations. I really want to do it again in this structure but unfortunately it is still needs further exploration.
How I solved my Problems: -
In order for me to figure out how to smoothen my terrain, I tried reading the book thoroughly to get a hint or an idea on how to do it. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to come across one
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I also tried looking in the internet, even watching some tutorial videos; however, some explanation they show is very confusing for me to comprehend. So, I will just continue exploring maybe I’ll stumble across a clue.
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For the stamp tool I just waited patiently for the system to unfreeze, which is very frustrating; however it was worth it when I was able to finish the design.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Exploration- do further research about Smoothening terrain or objects. •
Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
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Have patience
Room Ambiance Activity
Meditative
Chic
Warm
Airy
Room Ambiance: Cheerful and Airy
Perspective View
Sections Interior
Bedroom
Living room
Exterior
Back
Top
Side
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
For this week, we learn how we can use diagramming and Sketch Up to methodically explore major generic options to understand how interior design choices affect the overall ambience of a space.
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We also need to assess, analyze, and explore in order to come up with a hypothesis in how to evoke the following type of ambiences:
(Note: the pictures found in the bottom of the following ambiances is my first assumptions of what the interior looks like with the said ambiance) a.
Warm, beckoning, and intimate (Photo 1)
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Sophisticated, chic, and meditative (Photo 2)
c . Cheerful, airy, and ethereal (Photo 3) d.
Delightfully mysterious and thought provoking (Photo 4)
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Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
This activity is also where we specifically need to evaluate the lengths and proportion of the room. Its dimensional and scale variation, and its spatial geometry.
My goal: -
In this first room , I wanted to evoke a relaxing airy feeling to my interior, and at the same time mix in some cheerfulness to the ambiance.
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I also plan to mix in my past learnings of the sketch up tools in order to create a complex and compelling structure design.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I was able to successfully evoke the airy feeling I am trying to depict
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Similarly, I also felt that I have also successfully depict a cheerful atmosphere.
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Base on my past learning of the sketch up tool, I was able to create a compelling window and interior design.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
I wasn’t able to successfully combine the two ambiences together. When looking at my design, it seems like I just mesh the two ambiences together. That is, it appears like they don’t complement each other.
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This first structure also seems like just a stereotypical home.
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My window also failed its purpose. Instead of inviting sunlight to the interior of the structure, the window just look like a prosthetics.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: •
Inspiration- observing and analyzing the interior work of other architects help me have a foundation of how to start the activity.
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Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
Room Ambiance: Mysterious and Meditative
Perspective View
Sections
Interior
Exterior
Front
Back
Side
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
For this week, we started to study interior ambience. For, I learned that being an architect isn’t only making a unique building but we should also take into consideration the interior of the structure.
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We need to learn how to depict and produce certain feelings when structuring the interior of the structure.
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We learn that one natural way we can depict a certain ambience is manipulating the direction of the sun.
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In this week we also learn that there should be a communication between the interior and the exterior. Or, what does the outside do to enhance the interior space of the structure.
My Goal: In this second room, I am aiming to depict a sophisticated and meditative design. In order to produce this certain ambiance, I try to color my interior space with a meditative color, such as green and white. I also make it look sophisticated putting sophisticated looking wallpaper.
I also intend to focus the sunlight in the middle of the room so that I can have a meditative looking interior space. That is why I constructed the complex looking roof-window.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I am happy with the results I get. Although, I failed to make the interior look sophisticated, I successfully depicted the meditative design.
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Unintentionally, I am able to create a mysterious ambience because of my chosen background ground and view.
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I was also able to create a complex and unique design because of the window-roof structure.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
I wasn’t able to depict my other ambience intention, Sophistication.
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I also have a problem with my angle shot, which I am very grateful that my professor has pointed out.
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Furthermore, I have a hard time manipulating the sun to create my desired ambience.
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I also have a problem in decorating my room. For, as my professor pointed out “ I have contradicted the ambience of my design by putting furniture that oppose the meditative feeling of my room space.
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Again, my windows’ failed its purpose. I still wasn’t able to direct sunlight into my interior space.
How I solved my Problems: -
I now try to be thoughtful when taking money shots.
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I also practice playing with the sun’s direction to get the type of ambience I want to achieve.
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I discover that if I want to direct the sunlight in a specific space I should have a sun catcher of some kind
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Start being thoughtful when taking money shots. * Practice the system I’m having a difficulty with.
Room Ambiance: Chic and Sophisticated
Perspective View
Sections
Front
Right
Closet View
Left
Top
Isometric View
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
By asking my professor, I learn that I can make a Light-Scoop to fill my interior space up with sunlight.
This is a visual of the mechanics of the Light Scoop. Seeing this figure, I learn that the geometry of the structure can also help in redirecting or capturing sunlight.
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This is also where I learn that the Inside and outside relationships is important because having a view can further emphasize the ambience we are trying to depict.
My Goal: In this third room, I am aiming to portray a chic design. In order to establish this ambiance, I color my interior space with a chic and girly color, mainly white and pink. Having less knowledge of what a chic room looks like, I instantly assume that it should be a room for girls, so I fill up my interior space with a lot of pink colors. My stereotypical assumption was even reinforced when I research chic rooms in the internet and see pink princess’ rooms.
I also plan to make my structure have a Light Scoop so that I can create a bright and cheerful ambiance in this second room. Furthermore, the other reason why I like to capture the sunlight so that I can use the sunlight to cast decorative shadows in my interior space.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I was very successful in capturing the sunlight. I was able to reproduce a spectacular sun pattern that brightens the room.
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I was also successful in depicting the chic ambiance because of all the chic design and pink color that I decorated.
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The Furniture also help in reinforcing the chic ambience, mainly because of the flimsy curtains.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
This is a boring room because the interior predominantly consist of white. This makes the room less cheery despite the sun’s radiance.
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The pink color is also very overpowering.
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The clerestory window also seems unfinished because, overlooked by me, I didn’t notice that the window glass was protruding in its window pane.
How I solved my Problems -
I re-design my previous interior color, and I decided to paint some of interior walls blue so that it can slightly contradict the overpowering color of my chose pink color schemes.
- Also fixed the clerestory window so that it is not protruding in it’s enclosure
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Exploration- do further research about structural buildings. * Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
Room Ambiance: Warm, Intimate and Beckoning
Perspective View
Sections
Interior
Exterior
Left
Front
Right
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
In this activity, I finally learned how to smoothen out the grid patterns of the terrain. I discover how to do it because I accidentally pressed the Soften/ Smooth Edges tool when I was editing a furniture. I was really happy with this discovery because now I can customize the roughness of my terrain.
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This is also where we learn that in order to capture an eye level perspective of the interior we should align the eyes of the person in the horizon line.
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In this week, we learn how to properly manipulate the Shadow tool to create a dramatic experience to the audience.
My goal: In this fourth room , I am aiming to depict the feeling of warmth and intimacy. I want to create a right atmosphere that can beckon the viewers to feel relax and cozy when they are viewing my interior space. I also plan to color every inch of my wall to avoid repeating my second iteration. For, in my earlier room ambience work my interior space look boring because of all the white walls expose. Furthermore, I plan to be insightful in choosing my color tones and create a connection between my wall colors and furniture.
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I now have a knowledge how to smoothen rough faces.
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I was able to successfully portray the feeling of warmth and intimacy.
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Also I am beginning
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In this activity, I am beginning to really get used to the move tool.
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I am also happy that I were able create a connection between the furnishing of the room and the interiors walls.
Weaknesses/ Problems: -
Without the help of professor I wouldn’t have notice that my work is still unfinished
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I also have a hard time creating a dramatic shadow in this iteration.
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My window structure doesn’t seem realistic.
How I solved my Problems: -
For my window structure, I try to thicken the window panes to get depth, and make my window seem realistic. In addition, I realize that putting curtain in my window bring out the beauty of my window structure.
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To get a dramatic shadow, I followed my professor's advice and play around with the shadow light panel.
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I also rechecked this iteration a fixed the unfinished problems.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Asking advice is very helpful to attain progress * Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
Structure Inspired by Tadao Ando: Rin’s Gallery
Perspective View
Roof plan
Orthographic Projections
Top Elevation
Left
Front
Right
Back
Interior
Reflection: Learnings/ Discoveries: -
For this week, our activity was to make a structure out of a photo shot.
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With this activity we learn how to identify and use this following elements: - Photograph
- Perspective bars - Horizon Line - Vanishing point grips - Axis origin - Scale line/vertical axis - Match photo scene tab - Match Photo dialog box Photo visibility settings in the Styles dialog box
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We also learn how to Apply photo textures to the faces of your completed model, which is very helpful because this can be a guide marker when we started similarly painting the structure just like the picture.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Strengths/ Comforts: -
I have successfully executed the activity.
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I am also happy to learn how to apply photo texture to my structure’s face. Because for a slightly long time now I am getting curious of how to integrate photos to my design.
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Also, despite the hardness of this activity I have some fun integrating my own design to the picture; such as (As shown in the photos):
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I have a hard time reconstructing a structure out of a photo. I
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I also feel that I need to familiarize the perspective bar more because I still don’t quite understand the tool’s mechanics
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Structure wise, I believe if given an extended time, I can still improve the building’s design structure.
Approach that works best for my Learnings: * Exploration- familiarize the perspective bar more. •
Practice the mechanics I’m having a difficulty with.
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Final Project: Case Study (Tom Kundig’s Sol Duc Cabin)
Perspective View
Orthographic Projections Roof Plan
Top Elevation
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In this week’s activity, we are doing a case study to study the mechanics and structural element of a real building or in this case cabin
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It is our task to explore and study thoroughly how a building is constructed together and what structural elements should be use to support the weight of the building.
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Doing this project, I am beginning to be more aware of how to construct a realistic structure. I am beginning to internalize that there should be beams and bolts to structurally hold the building together.
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I also discover that putting structural element can increase the complexity of design.
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Because I have thoroughly explored the tools we have used in the past iterations, I find this project a little easier to do than the Tadao Ando activity.
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I also have fun trying to figure out how to make my cabin structural.
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I also enjoy learning how to install the sliding covers of the doors and windows in the cabin. This is all thanks to one of our classmate who have a very keen eye for detail. He really helped me a lot to understand how a sliding cover works.
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I was really challenged in including my terrain in the my money shot.
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Even though I have a fun time making the cabin, I still find it a little hard to construct the beam support of the cabin.
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I have a hard time estimating the measurements of the structure’s element.
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Furthermore, although animation is fun, surprisingly this also one of the things I have difficulty with. It is just so hard to navigate my structure.
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Asking information from classmates is very helpful
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(insert project name here): SLO Progress Report SLO 1: Create accurate drawings that communicate simple architectural design intentions.
We didn’t do any drawings
Apply graphic conventions and standards appropriately
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Relate each drawing within a set to each other to fully describe significant aspects of a design from the general to the specific
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Demonstrate a correspondence between the design intentions to be communicated and the graphic representations produced to communicate them
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Produce drawing that are readable and meaningful to others
We didn’t produce any drawings. However, I do believe I was able to produce readable and meaningful iteration to others. ( 4)
SLO 2: Analyze the specific intentions communicated by analog and digital modes of graphic communication.
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Identify the intended message(s) behind the graphic communication, whether produced by analog or digital means
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Assess the integrity of the message(s) – identify the strengths and weaknesses of the represented intentions
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Assess the efficacy of the related graphic representation(s)
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Propose enhancements to what is being graphically communicated
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(insert project name here): SLO Progress Report – continued SLO 3: Apply use of scales, line quality, graphic conventions, and drawing systems and techniques.
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Create clear and appropriately ordered hierarchies of visual information
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Compose elements of a drawing in a clear organized manner that relates visual information on each drawing and between sets of related drawings
SLO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of various architectural graphic techniques.
Electronically speaking, I still have a hard time relating each picture between each other. (1)
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Identify the similarities and differences between:
Orthographic projections: plan, section, elevations, and details
Paraline drawing: isometric and oblique Perspective drawing: 1-, 2- and 3-point
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Compare and contrast the graphic systems describe directly above
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Demonstrate an integrated use of analog and digital tools in the process of developing a set of design intentions
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Rhino Sequence
Table of Contents Week 1: Pear Exercise + Sweep
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Exercise ……………………………. 77 Chosen Pattern + Hand
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Week 4:
Week 7:
- Helix and spiral exercise ………………….97
- 4th Iteration Vegetable
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Surface tools exercise ……………………99
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Bracelet exercise + Flow surf
Drawing …………………………….. 79 -
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Pattern Iteration ……………….... 80
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Chair exercise ……………………....83
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Morphology ……………………………... 116 - 5th Iteration Vegetable
and curve …………………………………100
Morphology ……………………………... 118
- 1st iteration Fruit Morphology ……………101
- Cutting Plane …………………………….. 120
Week 5:
Week 8:
2nd iteration Vegetable
- Final Layout ……………………………... 121
Array Exercise …………………...… 86
Morphology ……………………………...105
- Drawing Exercise ………………………... 122
2nd pattern Iteration ……………...… 88
- Duck exercise …………………………….103
- Rail Revolve Exercise …………………… 123
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Week 3:
- Field trip ……………………………………108
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Week 6:
Bottle + Control point exercise ……………………….... 90
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Shoe exercise ……………….......92
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Final pattern iteration …………...94
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Introduction to fruit/ vegetable morphology project ……………..96
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Boat exercise …………………………….109
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Turtle boy …………………………………111
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3rd iteration Vegetable Morphology …………………………......113
1st Activity: Pear Exercise Activity
Reflection: Task: - For this second activity. We also need to make a complex structure out of pear. We need to render and transform the pear in our own interpretation.
- In this activity, I am starting to know and use some of the tools we use in class. Although I still have a problem to some of them, such as: Loft and Curve tool, I am starting to see the beauty of the Rhino application. -
I was also able to practice the split tool in this activity, which gives my design concept a dramatic appearance.
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Using the pear picture, I was able to construct a mechanic and futuristic design concept.
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I was able to create transparency and contrast between interior and exterior.
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I was also able to use different lines styles to capture complex and interesting captions.
Reflection: Task: We need to create a complex structural pattern using Maharam's textile pattern. We also need to apply the tools we learned in class such as, Revolve, Sweep, Network Surface, Loft, Layers, etc. My first interpretation of the Maharam image (Picture 2): - In this first interpretation, I want to highlight the box and diamond design hidden in the complex line of the textile pattern.
My second interpretation of the Maharam image (Picture 3): - In this interpretation, I didn't literally show the hidden box design of the pattern but I give a hint of it by the thickening the line to vaguely capture it. This help me avoid seeing the pattern in a literal sense.
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Note: This is the interpretation I rendered in Rhino.
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2nd Activity: First Pattern Iteration
Reflection Work: - I really struggled in doing this activity. I have a hard time remembering how to use the tools learned in class, how to move and align my structure in the grid lines, etc. This activity is really a great challenge for me. - However, because of this challenges, I feel that I'm beginning to familiarize some of the tools I am struggling with. For instance, using the curve and surface tool. At first I can’t seem to create a structural loop and surface in in my design, and this frustrates me to the point that I am beginning to consider not using the tools at all; however, thanks to the help of my sister, I realize that the curve and surface tool is not working in my design because the lines of my square structure isn't close. - Another aspect that I discover because of my struggles is to be patient and resourceful. In doing this activity, I learn the value of patience. I learned that if I try to clear my mind and get rid of frustrating thoughts, I can find a solution to my problem. In this case, I realize that instead of tracing every pattern of my textile I can just copy the shapes I created and make a complex structure out of duplication. Because of this realization, I learned how to use the copy tool using the internet. - I also enjoyed using the Display modes. This gives my not so complex design more complexity. the different modes also highlight's negative spaces that are hard to see when only is normal view mode or rendering mode.
- Likes: In this picture, I like the wire frame design of the structure because the repetition of lines of the wire frame gives a complex and structural outlook to the iteration. the density of the wire frame also gives contrast to the negative spaces in between the frames.
3rd Activity: Chair Exercise
Reflection: Strengths: - When doing this design I had a lot of fun using the pipe tool to construct this structure. - I also use the gumball command to my advantage in this iteration. I use the gumball command to move and disfigure the thin pipe design I initially made, making me create variation in the pipes' width and thickness. - In this iteration I also enjoyed using the mirror and fillet curves tool because it helped me finish my structure much faster. - Furthermore, I also enjoyed using the section curves and the network surface in this iteration because it gives structure to my chair design. Also it add variation and complexity to my iteration. Weakness: - I really had a hard time using the construction plane in this iteration. Every time I started snapping the construction plane command into my model it would just snap into another or the outside grid.
Reflection Cont’d: - I also got frustrated with the Extract isocurve command in this iteration. Because even though it's not yet properly introduce to class and was just taught in advance to one of my classmate, I still wanted to use the command in this iteration. Unfortunately I wasn't able to figure out how to use this tool.
- I also had a hard time with the trim command in this iteration. because whenever I attempt to use it, either it would cut the opposite surface I want it to cut or It would not cut at all. That is why I decided not to use it in this structure.
4th Activity: Array Exercise
Reflection: - I really enjoyed using the array command because it make copying an object a whole lot easier. In addition, if used functionally like as illustrated in this temple structure, we can use array to make multiple copies of the structural beam element to support the temple.
- Furthermore, the other thing I like about the array is it bring complexity to the structure. That is, by copying the column multiple times there is a sense of complexity that arises, which is amazing. - I also enjoyed using the Boolean tool. Because by intersecting the big circle and the small circles together, I was able to make the design of a typical column. Which add design in this iteration. - I also like how just changing the line style can give a historical ambience in the structure.
5th Activity: Second Pattern Iteration
Reflection: - In this iteration, I added the new commands I learn this 2nd week to improve my pattern design. - I was really impress with this iteration because I just accidentally created the dome building out of the Pipe tool command. - The pipe tool also add complexity and variation in this design for it add some thickness to my structure, which contrasted some of my thinner skin like elements.
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- Also, thanks to the dome structure, I was able to construct a city like structure. - I was also able to review the tools we just recently learn in class. Thanks to this activity I was able to practice and familiarize the pipe tool, which is very helpful because it emphasizes and give variety of depth and structure in my design.
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- Looking in Photo 5, I really like this caption because it have a futuristic feel to it. - I also like how the pipe tool enhance the complexity of my design by combining thick lines and thin lines together.
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6th Activity: Bottle Exercise
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Reflection: - In this iterations, I have fun learning the Sweep 2 tool. I like how clicking only 3 separate curves can instantly create a bottle. - I also enjoy using the offset surface tool because it bring thickness to my usually thin structure. - This iteration is also where I learn how to use the extract isocurve. I really enjoyed learning and using this tool because it adds a new design element in my design. the extract isocurve is also useful in making a handle, as we can see in the illustration.
Photo 2: Evaluation
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Furthermore, I put this bottle design here because I like how the inner framing of this bottle add complexity to it.
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I also like how the framing inside the bottle appear to look like a structural element, which enhances the design of this bottle.
7th Activity: Shoe Exercise
Reflection: - In this shoe iteration, I have tried to explore and understand how to use the Control Points tool, which was really hard because sometimes when I just accidentally include one point, the shoe would look weird.
- Furthermore, I also have a hard time making the design of my shoe look symmetrical in either sides because it's hard to determine what points I moved in the left side of the shoe to also be applied to the right side.
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- I really like how changing the appearance of a structure into wire frame or Ghosted can show intricate design and complexity that cannot be found in the Rendered perspective.
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8th Activity: Third Pattern Iteration
Reflection: - In this new pattern design. I learn how to make some element of my structure glossy and transparent and some not. - I really like the contrast that the transparency brings because it emphasizes the structural elements that I wanted to illustrate. - I also love the effect the extract isocurve bring in my design. It make my central circular structure seems like it is lighted up.
- I put this illustration because I like how the technical perspective where able to still capture my original textile pattern design despite the complex elements I had already added to make my pattern look complex.
9th Activity: Chosen Vegetable Reflection: - I choose the red cabbage as my vegetable morphology design because I like the complexity it shows when sliced in half. - I also like how the red cabbage was able to show complex, intricate pattern by just having multiple folded layers of leaves stack together. - this vegetable reminded me of the saying that sometimes “ more is less.� - I also like how this vegetable illustrates a fractal. Each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole, showing a curve or geometric figure.
10th Activity: Ribbon and Helix Tool Exercise
Reflection: - I like the effect the ribbon tool give to this structure.
- Because of the different repetitions and layers, it gives complexity and depth. - In this iteration, I also used the helix tool. - also I like the effect that the split tool shows when splitting the structure. - It shows intricate and fascinating design that cannot be seen when the object is only whole
11th Activity: Surface Plane and Flow Curve Exercise
Reflection: - In this iteration, we didn't use any curves. We just use surface tool to create this object. - I like this activity because It gives me an easier way to create surface wall without going to a long process, like using the curve tool does. - Also, using the Point on tool, I was able to construct this folding effect which makes my model appear graceful and intricate. - In addition, by folding the surfaces together, I was able to create a complex and beautiful flow.
Reflection: - In this activity, we used the flow curve tool. This tool is really handy because it instantly place the and follow the curve shape you want the surface to follow.
Struggles: - Even though this tool helps make our work faster, I still sometimes have a hard time using this tool. Because if the surface you want to wrap in a curve shape doesn't fit, it won't flow into shape.
12th Activity: First Vegetable Morphology
Reflection: - This is my vegetable morphology activity. I really have a hard time in this structure because I have no idea what my narrative will be in this pattern. -Another struggle I have in the vegetable morphology activity is, I don't know which pattern I should trace and work on. - I feel that my work needs more development. - Looking and analyzing it further, I also realize that I need more negative space, in order for my structure to develop more habitable quality.
13th Activity: Duck Exercise Reflection: -In this week's activity, we started using the sphere tool. - we also started to learn how to add edit points to a surface by using the Rebuild tool. - We learned a series of command in this iteration, such as using the Scale tool, surface blend, project curves, etc. -I have a really hard time with this activity because there is a lot of new tool that I need to familiarize. However, because the activity was so much fun (making a cute duck) I was able to successfully made this duck. - I also learned that it is very handy to have an inspirational picture, because this guided me to make an actual duck (well bath duck).
Reflection Cont’d: - This is my own duck construction. I made my duck mechanical because I was inspired by the mechanic beetle I saw when our class was having a field trip in Auto Desk Gallery. - For this iteration, I was able to review and revisited some of the previous tools we have used in class. I was able to use the pipe tool again, review how to do array, and surface boolean, etc.
-So, even though this iteration isn't outstanding, I was still glad I was inspired to do a mechanical duck because I was able to review a lot of previous tools that I was beginning to forget.
14th Activity: Second Vegetable Morphology
Reflection: - This is my 2nd development of vegetable morphology. - for this iteration, I was grateful that I was able to revisit a lot of previous tools in the duck activity because it became very handy activity.
- In this iteration, I tried to explore other method of applying transparency to a structure. So, because I'm tired of just using glass as my transparent element, I tried to use screen or bar lines. - I also discovered a few tools that we haven't discussed in class yet. Tools, such as, Extract wire frame (this tool extract the wire frame of the surface). - I also discovered how to extract surface, cap planar holes, etc.
Inspirational Photos:
Reflection: - This two are my inspirational photo. - This is all from our field trip to the auto desk gallery. - Speaking of which, I had a lot of fun in this field trip because I learn various ways to construct 3D models. - I also learn a lot of helpful architectural program that can help me create a better iteration.
15th Activity: Field Trip
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In this field trip, I really learned a lot about the different programs The Auto Desk company use to develop awe-striking designs and structure.
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The field trip is also very inspiring for me because I was able to get a lot of inspirations and concept in this trip that I applied to my Vegetable Morphology project.
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I also learn that we can make a design that can help solve other developing countries economic problems. For instance, taking advantage of African’s love of soccer and making a soccer ball that can gather energy every time the children kick the ball. They can then use it during night time to light up their room and help them study properly. This architectural purpose is really an eye opener for me because in the past, when I think of architecture all I think about is making a grand awe- striking structure that can bewilder audience. Now I know that we can use architecture to help other people or country in need.
16th Activity: Boat Exercise
Reflection: - In this boat activity, the class were able to review the previous tools used; such as the mirror tool, extrude curve tool, offset tool, etc. I am really grateful for this activity because it reminded me of how to use the past tools that I am starting to forget. - I was also able to explore the uses of the Surface tools and Curve tools in this activity. For instance, using the Duplicate edge tool to create a curve line in a surface. - or using the Fillet curve tool to make or to join two separate line together into a smooth arc flow or pointed tip. - We also used the Loft in this activity. This tool is pretty handy because it fits a surface through selected profile curves that define the surface shape. However, even though this tool accelerate my work process, there are times where I encounter error when using this tool.
Likes: the thing I also like in this activity is I was able to make a boat that combines my previous two iterations, the boat and the duck model. I really didn’t notice it at first because I was so focus in creating a unique boat structure, but after I finished my work I was surprised and at the same time pleased that I was able to make a complex design based on the two literal activity that we have made in the past weeks.
17th Activity: Turtle Boy
Reflection: - In this iteration, I learn how to project curve in a surface. This tool is really helpful for me because it make splitting or extruding curve in a surface easier. - I was also grateful for this activity because it reviewed some of the past tools that I have forgotten to use; which is some of the curve tools, surfacing tools, etc. - I was also able to explore the use of the Boolean tool in this activity, such as boolean difference and boolean union. I really like this tool because it gives various depth and complexity in my design.
- In this activity I also started putting and playing around with backgrounds and ground plane design.
18th Activity: Third Vegetable Morphology
Reflection: - This is my third development of vegetable morphology. - In this iteration, I decided to apply various depth and thickness to the grid lines. This help bring complexity in my design. This also creates a structural element for my structure. - In this iteration, I was able to explore the Ribbon and offset surface tool. - I also learned how to use the Twist tool in this structure.
Design concept: - I decided to put a enclosed spiral element in the center of my structure because when I was studying my rotting cabbage I notice that the middle leaf is folding close, so using that as my inspiration I decided to exaggerate the closing process of the cabbage leaf and see what I can get from there.
Struggles: - Although, I like the end result of my iteration, I still feel that I lack negative space.
- looking at my design, it seems more like a sculptural object, than an architectural structure. - I'm afraid, I 'm running out of ideas on how to develop my structure further. - I also think, that because I was so focus in integrating a structural element in my design, that it started to be a close structure. This maybe the reason why I'm beginning to get stuck. - my goal to my next vegetable morphology project is to open up the structure a bit. - Another struggle that I have with my project is my platform. According to the critique of my classmates and professors, the platform is so thick that it appears unrealistic.
Inspiration: - this is the design of my rotten fruit that inspired me to add my central element. - I like how the central cabbage leaf is starting to fold or close.
19th Activity: Fourth Vegetable Morphology
Reflection: - In this model, I added a new element in my design. - In this iteration, I really wanted to include a design that can make my model look more structural because I feel that my structure appear more of an object that a structure, so I put this repeating curve-linear quality. - With this new element, I was able to make my iteration more architectural because now there is clarity of negative space.
20th Activity: Fifth Vegetable Morphology
Reflection: - This is my 5th iteration of the vegetable Morphology. In this iteration, I added a platform in my design to make my it more structural. - Furthermore, I chose to put my design in the mountains to emphasize the open nature of my structure. I want to put my structure in a calming setting because whenever I think of wood I always en-vision a relaxing environment. - Also, with this structure, I want to portray one of the capabilities of red cabbage. For instance, according to my research about the health benefits of red cabbage, it is a good source of Flavonoids; this help the blood vessels to RELAX... - Using this discovery as an inspiration, I was able to come up with this design. - In addition, I have constructed multiple repetitions in this design to portray the repeating qualities of the cabbage's overlapping leaves. I just find this quality appealing because it reminds me of the simplicity but also the complexity that the repetitions quality brings.
21st Activity: Using Clipping Plane Reflection: - In this iteration, I learn how to render photos. -I really like the Render tool because it help make the caption of our model look slightly realistic.
- Furthermore, this is where we learn ho to use the cutting plane tool. This tool is very helpful for it help us edit and reconstruct the interior of our design more easily.
22nd Activity: Layouts:
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In this activity, we started learning how to do layouts.
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When doing this activity, I just thought that I can just put random picture in random order and I can already produce a layout. However, as the class progressed I found out that in making a layout we should have an intention or a logic why we chose a particular photo.
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I also learned that we should also be observant to very minor details, such as the spacing and position of the pictures, why we have more negative space and such.
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I discovered that we should also consider this details to help or guide the viewers when they are looking at your work.
23rd Activity: Inverted Photo (Introducing Basic Photoshop Tool)
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In this activity, It open my eyes to see other possibilities for my structure. This activity help me see my iteration in a structural way. It shows a wide amount of negative spaces that I have a problem seeing when just looking at my original model. In this activity, I also learn the beauty of photo rendering. I never knew that by just inverting the photo’s color, it can already create a new design style. We also learn some basic tools of Photoshop, which is very simple because the tools’ image guide are very helpful.
24th Activity: Rail Revolve Reflection: - In this activity, the class have practiced using rail revolved. - I really like this activity because we are able to construct complex geometric shapes using only three geometric curve lines. - What this tool does is it creates a surface by revolving a profile curve that defines the surface shape around a rail curve that defines the surface edge.
Design Concept: - In this structure, I started splitting and extruding the geometric shape that I have done using rail revolve to explore and discover other constructing design. So, I was happy when I produce this result for I thought I was able to create a some type of temple. - However, as I get opinion of what my structure look like to others, they say it doesn’t look like a temple. For instance, my sister state that she sees a chair, where as, our professor said she sees a roller coaster. - their reaction really interest me because if I pursue this design concept further, maybe I can create a structure that have different appearance depending on the onlooker’s interpretation.
Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Course: Arch 20 Architectural Graphics I Student Name: Christaine Allyssa Dichosa Semester: Spring 2015 Assessment Selection, Spring 2015: SLO A: Create accurate drawings that communicate simple architectural design intentions
Assessment Methodology- Learning Portfolio. Students submit a portfolio of all process and work, including their assessments of their work and reflections that reflect their level of understanding of graphic representations
Meets
Developing
Does not meet
Using drawing, I was able to see negative spaces that I wasn’t able to see in my actual design.
Drawing style application
Realistic depiction of light using color pencil
I was able to submit a written portfolio daily
- How to organize my entries professionally - Proper spacing
Apply graphic conventions and standards appropriately Relate each drawing within a set to each other to fully describe significant aspects of a design from the general to the specific
Demonstrate a correspondence between the design intentions to be communicated and the graphic representations produced to communicate them Produce drawing that are readable and meaningful to others
Intention behind my portfolio’s design and organization
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Conclusion Attending Architecture 20 really taught me a lot about 3D modelling. I have a lot of fun doing the activities in class because every works and assignments challenges me to enhance and develop my skill as an architect. And the activities unexpectedly release this creative side of me that I never expected I
poses. I also learn a lot in this class. Especially how important structural elements are, and how this structures can further enhance the complexity and integrity of a structure. Furthermore, learning that being an architect doesn’t only mean designing exterior space but
interior as well really open my eyes, and help me understand further what the architectural field really is. This class has been very fun and meaningful for me because not only did we learn how to use Sketch up and Rhino, but with the use of the program I begin to have a deep understanding of what the
architectural field really is about. So, despite this class difficulties, I really find the learning and knowledge I gained in this class very valuable.