My architecture is not conceived in plans, but in spaces (cubes). I do not design floor plans, facades, sections. I design spaces. For me, there is no ground floor, first floor etc... For me, there are only contiguous continual spaces… Adolf Loos, conversation in Pilsen, 1930
Project 1: FORM/SPACE
Task A. Analyze the spaces in Allwine Hall in such a way that you comprehend the building in its entirety, Then Produce a series of orthographic drawings (plans and sections) that communicate your comprehension of the building. This will be done by walking the building and free hand sketching the major spaces… produce these plans on 8-1/2” x 11” graph paper. Work from general to specific th
Due at end of class on Wed. Aug. 27 . Task B. Using pencil on vellum hand draft an axonometric view showing the entire building. show regulating/construction/structural lines and spaces. rd
Due at the beginning of class on Wed. Sept. 3 . Task C. Construct a scale structural model (using 1/8” and 1/6” basswood sticks) .Using pencil on vellum hand draft an axonometric view showing the entire building. show regulating/construction/structural lines and spaces. th
Due Wed. Sept. 10 . Task D. Intervene within your structural model by constructing two spatial paths out of chipboard. The spatial paths shall exhibit opposing qualities from the following terms: Fast/Slow, Tension/Compression, Movement/Stasis, Contain/Release, Expansion/Contraction. The resulting intersection shall create an interstitial or tertiary space the shares qualities of both. The overall composition will develop as a primary, secondary, and tertiary spatial hierarchy and must coalesce into a single composition. Relevant terms: form, space, gesture, threshold, assembly, representation, additive, intervene, iterative process, respond, reveal, arrange, edge, field, portal, path, movement, density. th
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Project 2: SLIP / CASE
Task A. Place an ordinary cell phone in a space (a space similar to what was developed in Project 1 – SPACE / FORM) then design a “slip-space” that will make your object (cell phone) appear as though it has the tendency to move or slip out of its space. In other words, the cell phone is “pregnant” with movement or “disposed” to move but, obviously, it doesn’t actually move. Materials: chip board & basswood. st
Study model due Wednesday Oct. 1 . Task B. Using pencil on vellum hand draft a cut plan, two sections and an axonometric view. th
First draft due Monday Oct. 6 .
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ARCH 2100
Elements of Architectural Design I
Project 3: SPAN / SPACE
Task A. Design a space that spans an open space of 24” and will allow a tennis ball to transverse the space in a linear fashion. This space must be composed of structural elements that produce a structure that has dichotomous qualities (similar to the first two projects-fast slow/slip case). This “bridge”, if you will, will be point loaded in the center and must be able to hold a minimum of 10 lbs. however this project will also be assessed by its efficiency (capacity held to failure-divided by weight of the structure). Task C. Construct Structure. Task B. Test structure for efficiency. Materials Basswood 1/16” flats-any size, 1/8” square sticks-max. – The goal here is the exploit the efficiency of a section modulus of all members. Assessment, 1. Design intent- aesthetic quality that exhibits chosen opposing terms. 2. Efficiency of structure- capacity held vs weight of structure. 3. Craftsmanship.
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