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architecture as a discourse
: architecture as a discourse Hi, I’m Keli, 22 years old and I’m a third year Architecture student. This is my second year at Melboure University as I transferred from Monash. I grew up on the Mornington Peninsula but have lived in Melbourne for the past 2 years. I’m interested
in design and making jewellery, particularly with the use of laser cutters. I have a very basic knowledge of Rhino and various CAD programs, but my expierence with digital architecture is very limited. I do wish to learn Rhino and Grasshopper well, though I do find it a bit daunting, particularly Grasshopper.
This is a project from one of my previous studios in which our task was explore architectural geometry thtrough digital means. By combining archimedian solids in 3D modelling I was able to create a seamless physical model through the use of laser cutters, from what was a purely conceptual computational design.
EAMES HOUSE
ray & charles eames I find the Eames house, built in 1945, interesting particularly because of the idea of prefabrication. Built with the intention to create a house using prefabricated materials that would not interfere with the natural site, be easy to construct and showcasing the modernist style. I believe this house achieves that through it’s simplicity in design. I like the idea of designing from a ‘kit of parts‘ rather than having a design then figuring out what materials are required to achieve that. I also think their idea of prefabrication off site was very pioneering. Although I don’t particularly like the modern/minimalist style of the house because it can be quite cold and unhomely, this idea of an ‘IKEA’ like house was very forward thinking of them at their time as I think architecture is headed in a prefabricated direction.
image sources:
http://www.archdaily.com/66302/ad-classics-eames-house-charles-and-ray-eames/ http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Eames_House.html
NATURAL HISTORY MUESUM
alfred waterhouse (london) I find the Natural History Muesum in London, built between 1860 & 1880, particularly inspiring because of the intricate details used throughout. Built in German Romanesque style, the architect, Waterhouse commented on this building in particular saying, ‘to clothe over practical necessities with such beauty as they were capable of receiving.’ I think his intention was to not just build a practical building, but to completely ‘dress‘ the building with delicate and intriacte details as to simply create a truly beautiful building. By envoking the the German Romanesque revival style, Waterhouse achieves this through his use of the dramatic arches, towers and heavy detailing. I like his idea of not wanting to create a purely practical building, which was probably all that was being built in London during the time, but rather him trying to create a really beautiful building just simply because he could.
image sources: http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Museum_of_Natural_History.html http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/history-architecture/