NATURAL

Here I have focused part of my primary research on trees and flowers. I think the textures of trees prove quite an interesting form, which can be used in many ways in parts of my design.The delicacy of the flowers can be interpreted in my design by mimicking the form and shape of the flowers. Since my project is based on natural and organic (and modern) influences and making an environmentally friendly space, I think my design should also be inspired by nature. Perhaps the grooves on the trees can be walls surrounding the space, or a entire building can be made with the inspiration of the shape of a flower. I am inspired by the way flowers and trees look and I think I will be able to use them in my designs.

I drew this building from the inspiration I received from the second picture down below. I recreated the petals and shaped it into something better and more modern (rounded edges of the petal wouldn’t make a suitable building).People could enter the building through a tunnel on the right side and exit through a tunnel on the left side

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Since my theme is organic and natural, I focused part of my primary research on plants and how the shape of these plants can form an interesting shape. I think the way a leaf curves can create this organic form that can be manipulated to form a structure.The balance between delicate and strong structures compliments each other very well. I then looked at different leaf shapes and started to look at how they can be manipulated.The round leaves could be a great way to separate different spaces and add some interest to the plan. I then went in the opposite direction and looked at sharp, pointy leaves but I don’t think they would suit a design model very well due to the sharp angles created.

I drew this building from the inspiration I received from the sharp, pointy leaves I photographed (3rd picture). Although the sharp angles can be harsh and not suited for a design model, I used the leaves as inspiration for a roof and it almost represents a canopy which can shelter those using the building especially if the roof overhangs.The sharpness can be quite refreshing