BAKER
EMILIA A. BAKER
Academic Work 2007-2009
Virginia Polytechnic + State Univeristy Undergraduate Studies Architecture + Design
Color
Plaster
Cube
Baby Toy
Toy Container FIRST YEAR DESIGN
Construct
Building I
Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum of Art
Second Year Competition
House for a Philosopher SECOND YEAR DESIGN
FIRST YEAR DESIGN STUDIO
“the suprise and simplicity of design...”
“Plaster Study” Plaster on Balloons
A. B.
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H o w t h e n e c e s s i t y o f s t r u c t u r e dictates texture, form, and design. I t i s t h e m a n i p u l a t i o n o f texture a n d p o u r i n g t e c h n i q u e t h a t d e f i n e t h e s t r u c t u r e . The project captures the “plastic� s t a t e o f t h e m a t e r i a l , c r e a t i n g a dynamic, weightless, and fluid form. A. T R A N S P A R E N C Y Interaction of light with v a r y i n g t h i c k n e s s of the p l a s t e r . B . M A L L E A B I L I T Y Plaster takes the form o f t h e b a l l o o n m o l d . C . C O N T R O P l a s t e r i s applied in certain pattern, s h a p o r d i r e c t i o n
L a e .
D . D E N S I T Y Intricate patterns originate f r o m s t r u c t u r e .
Plasticity of material creates form and defines space.
A CUBE THAT OPENS...
...TO REVEAL.
“Nessie” Mahogany Stained in Coffee
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE. 4.
D E S I G N A W O O D E N I N FA N T S TO Y A study of positive and negative space, joints, and proportion.
4”
4” 6”
(Left) “Nessie” Shop Plan Pencil
4”
Propeller Detail Sketch
(above) “Nessie” Clay Model
S h a k e ,
R a t t l e ,
&
R o l l .
A To y
for
Land
and
S e a...
The functional joint allows for the discovery of balance and creates e x c i t m e n t t h r o u g h m o t i o n .
SECOND YEAR DESIGN STUDIO
“purity of shape, unity through form...”
“Light Catchers” Bristol on Canvas 48 x 36” The form of one shape habitats the void of another.
CONSTRUCT
6.
(Right) “House-Interior” Modeled in Rhino 3D Vray Render
“House” Modeled in Rhino 3D Vray Render
BAKER