Desert Palm Concept Byron Lee Hendrix Arch 21/Mid-Term Learning Portfolio
Iteration 1 & 2 Icebreaker Constructions An abstract expressive personification of me; photo documentation of work & related written reflections
Table of Content Iteration 1 Iteration 2 Iteration 3 Iteration 4 Iteration 5 Iteration 6
Iteration 3 & 4 Kit of Parts: Hierarchical systemization of iteration 2 two sets of kit of parts drawings and related physical models; models; photo documentation of work & related written reflections Iteration 5 & 6 Written Narrative (a metaphoric story of ideas, qualities, and experiences associated with iteration 4); and a physical model related to Iteration 4 and narrative; photo documentation of work & related written reflections Proportional Studies: 5 1.) Fibonacci Series 2.) Golden Section; 3 3.)Harmonic proportions; 4 4.) Modular 5.) Equal or Extreme Divisions
Iterations 1 &2 Icebreaker Constructions: Abstract expressive personification of self; photo documentation of work & related written reflections.
Iteration 1 and 2: Icebreaker Constructions Photo Image 1
1. Conceptual Theme: Desert Palm Trees in motion. I used metal wire, in my first approach to this project. The first model was approximately 16 inches in material length and a few ounces in weight. The reduced the height in subsequent models approximately 6 inches in length of wire material They’re all conceptual themes of a desert palm tree, in motion with sway to swagger from the lower trunk extending into its full reaches. 2. Elements of these tree models: Curvilinear, Lines, Shape, 3-D Form, Size, Texture and Color. The model has extending branches into its wrap around frame at the highest reaches are bowled reaches. a) Starting with small feet at the base ending at the branches offer a small - to - large complexity b) The rhythmic mid-section of the wrap-around main bodies in curvilinear pattern suggests motion. c) The extending branches reach provide a 3-D form d) Color and texture of rough galvanized metal provide a contrasting dynamic visually
3.Principles of Design: Rhythm, Unity, Balance a) Rhythm, unity and balance can be visualized from the trees feet - to - top lengths 4. What does this mean, visually there’s an attempt to as many elements and design principles as possible out of the material wire. By adding curves, lines, shape, color and texture. Additionally, rhythm in curves and balance of extending wire at the top and bottom that may suggest some unity in the composition of the models and material used.
Iteration 3 and 4: Kit Parts
Sketchup drawing of wire-frame tree models
Written reflections, I used metal wire, in my first approach to this project. The first model was approximately 16 inches in material length and a few ounces in weight. The reduced the height in subsequent models approximately 6 inches in length of wire material They’re all conceptual themes of a desert palm tree, in motion with sway to swagger from the lower trunk extending into its full reaches. The Fibonacci, Golden Section Series found me in difficulties in how to use the concept. The kit of parts assembly was difficult subject matter to draw using Sketchup, no matter to software competency and in my case, I just started learning without classroom instructions. But I’ve learned something from this assignment and that was assembly object with some real approaches to meet such as hierarchical systemization into balanced, unified, rhythmic and attempt capturing symmetry that has contrast within these merely stacked blocks is a challenge .
Sketchup image: Fibonacci Series with Kit of Parts
Iteration 5 & 6