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This year we focused on the development of one project and the long process of its creation has allowed to reflect on personal working ethics and interests. I was lucky to be a part of Rituals studio which focused deeply on sensory design and human-oriented architecture . Starting from the early stage of Primer it was all about the users. ARC3015 Theory into Practice was the stage at which I managed to formulate the ideas I was working to implement in the architecture. According to Pallasmaa (1996) for a long period of history human senses have been neglected by the function-focused architecture of the technology-driven society. This neglect of sensual consideration and spiritual needs was the matter I wanted to address in my projects. The result of the site analysis for my Graduation project presented me with the opportunity to work with two opposites… Demographic and economic studies of Blyth where the site for my project was located revealed the need in requalification of the unemployed (mostly older generation). IT- education which was likely to help increase the employment chances was the optimal solution for the problem. The project became my personal experiment, as I decided to bring together two opposite aspects: technology, which is currently the leading factor in the modern society, and sense-oriented more natural and humane approach to architecture. Such clash was an attempt to discover if there was a chance that functionality will not suffer but gain from the spaces with ‘character’, spaces which would positively affect both body and mind. The foundations were laid during the stage of Primer as my group was introduced to ideas of ritual and Japanese culture. Understanding the Principles of Japanese Tea House was an example of the Easter Culture’s traditional value of order and harmony within own self. The designs of the traditional structure preserved the long-established values and reflected them in the form of architecture. This idea of finding harmony (which I believed is very essential for the town like Blyth – 4
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once industrial but no longer knowing its purpose) manifested in my design of a small Tea House (Fig. 1) and later developed further for the Graduation Project. Having stablished the brief and site I have outlined the exact borders of the building (Fig 2.). Its form development was strongly influenced by the unpleasing conditions of Market Square it was positioned on as well as the planned reconstructions of the public space and start-up unites in the now abandoned shops. The spaces within the building were organized in accordance to the strict grid and in response to the natural lighting conditions, as IT-focused classroom needed Northern light for comfortable work with screens (Fig. 3). The services were positioned closely creating a separate area along the Western side. This move was made during the ARC3013 Integrated Construction, was more cost effective and united horizontal and vertical service distribution. Technical submission allowed a better assessment of functionality and reasonable planning within the building. Consideration of budge in general accompanied the development of the project, as I was aware that for the ARC3014 Professional Practice submission I had to make realistic decisions and priorities some ideas over the others. It was the main reason to avoid using basements for positioning of services, storages and some WC, as I have first planed. Alongside these developments that were based on logic and function, I have also studied the human-oriented aspect. Through the number of sketches inspired by the drawing of Rob Krier (Fig.4) I explore the possible conditions, colours, materials, activities and views within spaces. It was important to see how they would appear for the user and how the different aspects of space will work together. My dissertation studies that have been focused on the light perception and personal experience relationship (Fig. 5) had also revealed to me the importance of view and natural elements within it. The studies I’ve read as well as the answers to the questioner I have created proved people’s need to see elements of nature and have a link to outdoors. It was really encouraging to receive a proof for what I believed was essential to increase the quality of a space. The studies I’ve read as well as the answers to the questioner to the
Fig 2. Consept. From ARC 3013.
Fig 3. From ARC 3013.
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questioner I have created proved people’s need to see elements of nature and have a link to outdoors (Fig.6). It was really encouraging to receive a proof for what I believed was essential to increase the quality of a space. The finalization of plan was performed through the union of grid, program, lighting, materials and views (Fig.7). They were all were brought together on the water-coloured plans and adjusted when needed. Were there aspects of functionality I regret following due to their effect on the final design? Unarguable, yes. I had strongly restricted myself while working with the levels of the building, aiming it to make it friendly for disabled users and follow the regulations (ARC3013) and in my earlier sketches a wider range of levels can be notices (Fig. 8). Layout and level relationships also had to be modified due to fire escapes and safety regulations. However, despite the restrictions, I believe the attempt to create user-oriented spaces did not suffer too greatly as I managed to design simpler yet acceptable solutions. In places where space and lighting flexibility failed I concentrated further on the material and use of colour (Classrooms (Fig. 9)).
Fig. 4. From ARC 3015.
The variety of aspect we had to consider throughout the year allowed to improve flexibility skill so important to the profession. It was also a beneficial exercise to try following the building regulations as not only were we more aware of them now but have also experienced how much they can change the design. My project’s development as well as the whole year itself were a journey of finding a balance, a harmony between what was wished and what had to be done. It was challenging to achieve my goal and unite function and sensory-oriented features.
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Montagu (in Pallasmaa, 1996) says, “We in the Western world are beginning discover our neglected senses…” I have discovered examples of modern-time architecture (such as Oodi Library which was my Case study) which seem to be based on the principles I practiced this year. To see such trend is very encouraging and brings hope the students like I, whose main interest lies mostly in the exploration in the human-related aspects of the architecture.
Fig. 5. Dissertation cover page.
Fig. 6 Consept sketch of view from a classroom.
Fig. 7. Finalisation Process.
Fig. 9, Classroom interior and view.
Fig. 8. Process Sketches - Section and levels.
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Each pair or trio was provided a brand the style and ethics of which they have summarized in the world of choice. Then, using this word we needed to create an abstract model which would be a part for the small high street presented at the end of the week. The brand my group my partner and I received was All Saints and the word of summery was SUPERIOR. Unfortunately, the choice of colours allowed for models was limited so we decided to change our course from the stylish grey of the brand to a dreamy Greek and legend direction. We created an illuminated oversized throne positioned in a temple of sky.
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Our first experience of the site happened during the stage of Primer. In town of Blyth we were presented with three locations – Central Market Square, Bus Station and the Peninsula. The group worked together to summarize site analysis, which were further enriched during the year. Apart from engagement with the site it was key for our group to understand the principles of a ritual and so the study of a Japanese Tea House came into view. Analysis of the Japanese approach revealed the central role of senses and order, while the Joinery workshop provided with firsthand experience with the traditionally used material - timber. Based on the concept of Harmony, the small project was meant to provide an escape from the unwelcoming, grey and cold conditions of the Market Square in which the Tea House was located. The idea of Being in Harmony with Senses became a foundation for the Graduation project’s development.
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Once a town of miners, today with the shutdown of its main industry Blyth is suffering the decline of population and unemployment. Town’s developing sustainable energy industry is thriving, sadly, it has no means to offer jobs to the underqualified population. Government, having arranged the funding, is planning to support the local businesses and revive the life in the town’s center (Northumberland County Council, 2019). For project’s development our group was provided by three sites of choice: 1.Market Square; 2.Bus station; 3.Peninsula.
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HISTORICAL IMPACT The shutdown of mining industry resulted in the high rates of unemployment which mainly affected the older generation.
Fig. 9. Author unknown in Theminershymns.com, no date.
Fig. 10. Author unknown in Fryer, 2016.
Fig. 11. Author unknown in Blyth Models, no date.
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GROUP WORK #1 - SITE ANALYSIS
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CHOSEN SITE - CENTRAL MARKET SQUARE 1 Disclaimer: Collage was made during Group work
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Sun path diagrams Winter/Summer (Group Analysis)
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Summer/Winter sunpaths summery. Wind direction,
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Cathedral. As one of the locals said there is not much to see in Blyth but this cathidral.
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PROPOSED RESPONCE EXPERIENCE OF SITE «The Japanese tend to establish a great connection with the natural environment. The natural environment is the symbol of purity, simplicity and peacefulness.» (Japanese Interior Design, no date)
IMPRESSION OF SITE - CONSEPT MODEL
ABONDONED UNWELLCOMING COLD CONSEPT #1 - GARDEN IN A BOX
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Blyth – a town with unknown fate… …But to help what is around one needs to heal first. A small journey will separate from the empty vastness of the market square and reward with the peaceful vies on small hidden garden and a calm ritual of a teahouse. It will be a contribution of harmony through the ones searching for it so they can help revive the town waiting for new purpose.
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Figure 12. Grimarika, 2018.
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PRECEDENT #1 - MATERIALITY
Springhill House - by Lovell Burton Architects. Facade - galvanized sheet metal. This provides light reflection of its surroundings and litght. Interior - ÂŤPlywood provides warmth to the space both acoustically and atmospherically.Âť (ArchDaily, no date)
Figure 13. Photos by Hosking, no date.
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PRECEDENT #2 - VIEW AND SPACES
Modern minimalist house with garden in Nishimikuni, Japan - by Arbol. «Inside this house with it’s private and self contained atmosphere you can recover from the stress of everyday life in this big Japanese city.»
(OFDESIGN.NET, no date)
Figure 14. Photos Shimomura (OFDESIGN, no date)
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DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES
KEY SPACES DEVELOPED: Tea Ceremony Rooms Enclosed Garden Entrance Threshold Kitchen/Storage
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JOINERY workshop - MATERIAL ENGAGEMENT Joinery workshop introduced us to the art or Japanese joinery and allowed a firsthand experience with the materials and traditional tools. We were supposed to manifest the concepts of our Primer Project in a piece of our own. I have tried exploring the Idea of harmony represented in the proportions of the vertical shutter-gap in the fence which was supposed to expose the glimpse of the enclosed garden of my TeaHouse.
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SHUTTERS JOINERY EXPLORATION with the idea of HARMONY manifested in proportional consideration.
Exploration of potential for organic form (Additional, not the group trip)
MODEL - PROCESS Allowed a better understanding of timber structure.
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JAPANESE TEAHOUSE ÂŤTea ceremony rooms (chashitsu) are detached from their immediate surroundings, and are spatially also hidden =, secret, enclosed.Âť (Blundell-Jones, 2016)
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IN HARMONY WITH SENCES FINAL MODEL
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The further analysis of the site, town’s economy and demographics allowed to formulate the brief and declare the borders of site. Same as during Primer, Central Market Square was chosen for its accessibility and potential to support the local businesses by the means of renovating the once - popular site. The vast area was at first disorienting with its size and it took time to establish the exact borders for the future structure. The unemployed older generation, local schools and small businesses become the focus groups for the project. In response to the economic and demographic conditions the multipurpose IT educational Center was proposed. The wide range of the project’s impact was summarized into four categories: Sustainability, Local Businesses, Demographics and Market Square revival. RITUAL OF EDUCATION merged with the principles discovered during Primer. Understanding the needs of body, mind and senses helped to formulate required special qualities. The negative aspects of the site mentioned during Primer reflected in the shape of the building and its surroundings. Special qualities and tectonics got summarized in concept drawings.
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FURTHER ANALYSIS OF BLYTH WHAT WAS DISCOVERED?
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MARKET SQUARE - WHY THIS SITE? ACCESSIBILITY
POTENTIAL FOR REVIVAL OF LOCAL BUSINESSES
GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR TOWN CENTER RENOVATION «The town will now have the opportunity to develop plans to reinvent its town centre - and bid for funding which could be used to improve access into the town centre, repurpose empty retail units and invest in vital infrastructure.» (Northumberland
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WHAT IS PROPOSED? AIMS AND FOCUS GROUPS
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REQUALIFICATION of unemployed generation
Figure 15.(Samo Trebizan, no date)
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Figure 17. (Richard Saker/The Observer, no date)
PERSONAL IMPRESSION OF THE SITE
The old unmaintained facades of the building frame the market the empty Market Square. The site looks decayed and abandoned with no cover from wind. Cold concrete slabs fail to serve as a seating area, while the implementation of greenery fails due to the unfortunate choice of trees which look fragile and weak and even in summer fail to enrich the site.
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SITE CONDITIONS PART 1. Taken From Primer.
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Cathedral. As one of the locals said there is not much to see in Blyth but this cathidral.
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NATURAL LIGHTING ON SITE
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SUN ANGLES. 11.6’ - WINTER’ 35’- AUTOMN,SPRING; 58’WINTER
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FROM TECHNOLOGY SUBMITION ARC3013: SUNPATH DIAGRAM
POSITIONING OF THE OUTLINE AND EXPLORATION OF SHAPE WITHING THE BORDERS
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Case Study Influence The technic used in Case Study for Oodi Library atmospheric studies (watercolor sketches) is also used for development of the personal project.
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Principles of order and harmony within the Japanese Teahouse are further developed in the Multi-purpose educational center. View, natural materials and nature, spaces designed for their function and comfort of the visitors are replicated in the further stages of the project.
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LIGHT + VIEW = SPACIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Primer Section - Garden, natural materials,functional spaces.
LIGHT: NORTH/SOUTH VIEWS: GARDEN/CITY Primer + Consideration of lighting.
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CONSIDERATION OF FUNCTION – APPROPRIATE NATURAL LIGHTING AND VIEW.
BUILDING FEATURES INFLUENCED BY SITE PARTI DIAGRAM (ARC3013)
SPACIAL ARRANGEMENT CONSEPT North – Commercial South – Educational West - Services (ARC3013)
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DISSERTATION INFLUENCE (References mentioned in the sitations of the dissertation are also included in the Reference List of this Portfolio.
Easrly sketch of indoor garden.
Sketch of view from a classroom.
Dissertation cover page.
Early sketch of entracne to garden.
My dissertation project was aimed to understand the influence of the previouse experience on the natural lighting perception. However, having analysed works of Van Den Wymelenberg (2008, 2014) I have discovered that the LIGHTING perception in the space is closely linked to the conditions of the VIEW. “…space can be considered to have daylight if the main source of daytime illumination is natural light (be it defused or direct), providing visual and thermal comfort, linking the indoor space to the outdoors.” (by Author, ARC3060) 44
The questioner result collected from the students living in one of Newcastle’s Student Halls showed that “…there is a preference for natural elements and sky provided by the view…” (by Author, ARC 3060). This applied even to cases where people have not had experienced views of nature in their previous long-term homes. This need for nature was supportive of my aims to introduce natural elements such a courtyard garden and increase the amount of green space on the Market Square.
“…Kaplans’ (1982) findings, while primarily used for landscape adaptation, were later developed to function for interior analysis (Scott, cited in Ham, Denise and Guerin, 2008). They suggest that people have preference for familiar environments that have enough amount of detail to stimulate our interest and encourage our interaction with it…” (by Author, ARC 3060) This information was used for the determination of the key THRESHOLD that would link the indoor garden with the Market Square and support the use of GLAZED AFCADE for the commercial side of the building.
TAKEN FROM ARC3013
Southern Lighting Interior Circulation spaces Cafe and seating areas Atrium and indoor garden
G Floor Daylighting strategy Courtyard Glazing reflecting the direct light to the garden, partially defused by natural elements (trees, bushes), mainly blocking the light reaching auditorium.
Northern Lighting Interior Classrooms Auditorium Offices Gallery/Flexible space Start-up/Rental spaces
1st Floor Daylighting strategy Northern Light
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CLT GLUELAM TIMBER Local Energy Production Industry. Well developing but unable to offer jobs to the underqualified unemployed in Blyth.
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Use of sustainable materials.
PRECEDENT #1 - DIFFERENT FROM ITS TYPOLODY + MATERIALITY
«In wood there is hope and warmth, its use at Maggie’s Oldham is part of a bigger design intention to reverse the norms of hospital architecture, where institutionalised environments can leave patients dispirited.» «...less about form and more about content.» «In wood there is hope, humanity, scale and warmth.» (DRMM, no date)
Figure 18. Photos by Rijke, Sohi, Barwell, no date.
The choice of materials and the attempt to reimagine a generic approach to a hospital made this project perfect for the Precedent study. The visual and sensory conditions presented in the photos of the spaces helped to develop my own project, not to mention the use of ‘oasis’ alike to the courtyard garden idea I was trying to implement. 47
PRECEDENT #2 - MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
Figure 19. Photos by Arnarsdรณttir, 2020.
I found Oodi library interesting not so much for the aesthetic or design qualities but rather for its success in bringing the communities together and allowing such a wide range of functions and special conditions within the building. Having also visited the site I had a chance to fully experience its qualities personally. Perhaps my design has not strongly reflected the features of Oodi yet its ideas and the atmospheric and typology analysis I have performed for the Case Study had an impact on the earlier stages of my design when I was still deciding what types of spaces I was going to go for.
Taken from Case Study - Group work, Author unknown.
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SITE CONDITIONS PART 2.
Existing Site
Location of the new building and outdoor greenery.
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PROJECT’S RESPONCE AND IMPACT ON THE SITE/TOWN
SUSTAINABILITY
LOCAL BUSINESSES
LOCAL SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
IT REQUALIFICATION
RAIN WATER
RENTAL UNITES
SOLAR POWER
NEW HIGH STREET
SUSTAINABLE MATERAIL USE
POSSIBLE DEMOGRAPHICAL RISE OF TOWN
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OLDER GENERATION REQUALFICATION FACILITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT ENABLING POSSIBLE DEMOGRAPHICAL RISE OF TOWN CHILD INRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY USE
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Views, natural lighting (influence of which was investigated in the Dissertation), use of natural materials and nature itself were explored to enrich the functional spaces and add a human-friendly touch. The key approach for special qualities development were the atmospheric watercolor sketches (also used for Case Study and explored in Theory into Practice). The function and atmospheric conditions of each space determined their positioning within the building. IT-educational facilities had Northern lighting and warm lightly-coloured interior, view of nature and access to a balcony. The spaces were aimed to not only address the basic conditions for comfortable work with screens but provide calming experience for olderaged or new PC users.Apart from educational facilities, the building addressed to local community needs. The public spaces on the G Floor were closely linked to the Market Square through a threshold and the new high street. United with the refurbishments performed on the site the project was aimed to transform the experience of the once grey and unwelcoming area to a visitor-friendly space.
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FIRST SKETCHES - STAGING STAGE
Explorational Sketches of Forms. Cubes, curves, entrances and atriums. The incline to lighting qualities and an enclosed space with nature was obvious even at the earliest stage of development.
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DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES THRESHOLD
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THINKING THROUGH MAKING PAINT APPLICATION, MATERIAL REUSE, VISUAL AND TECTILE QUALITIES EXPLORATION. The choice of colour was just representative choice aimed to show contrast between the material and the applied texture. There was an idea to implement such elements for the interior design however at the later stages I decided against using painted wood and use the natural colour of the material.
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PLAN DEVELOPMENT - FINALIZATION METHODOLOGY
LIGHTING + MATERIALS + GRID = PLAN The grid-basedplan development is influenced by formality of the Japanese Teahouse ritual-based orderly layout. The building guides the user making the circulation within easier for varying age-groups to understand, while natural materials and natural lighting strategy enrich the space and provide comfortable conditions within the unites depending on their function.
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EDUCATION AND PC FOCUSED: Laptop Use space, Classrooms, Workshops
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Classrooms for computer cources with a balcony.
Process of learning computer skills might be frustrating especially for new users or those of older age and the view of nature and ability to go outside during breaks is meant to help in coping with possible strees. Light warm coloured interior, while also claming, compensates the lack of sun light and defuses the soft north light more suiting for screen work. Materials: Laminated flooring, painted walls, gluelam beams.
Workshops have North or West Light. Intended for robot-making and programming workshops. Includes storage spaces and sinks for potential art or modeling workshops.
Figure 21. (Dian Schaffhauser, 2019)
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Taken From ARC3013 - Southern Side Section (South-North)
ARC3013 helped to finalize the façade ideas and how to achieve the desired tectonic volumes. The Southern think wall is in truth hollow and its mass is visually achieved by the use of brick plates attached to the timber frame, while the cross laminated timber slabs are the building’s load bearing structure. Inside the visual thickness is also achieved by hollow walls in which there is also seating implemented.
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KEY THRESHOLD This threshold was the linking element between the active market and the calmer courtyard. It was important to let the visitors notice the enclosed garden and yet not to let it lose the intimacy.
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ACADEMIC SEMINAR WITH RACHEL ARMSTRONG Having attended Armstrong lecture some students became very interested in the topics of her research. We requested an extra seafarer and received a positive response. It was an engaging conversation in which apart from the topics of the biological research in the field of architecture we have also discussed our plans for future work and studies. It was very helpful and Armstrong suggested us some University options (we asked about those outside UK as well) based on our personal preferences weather it was just the climate we preferred or our working ethics. ARTS I have long wanted to learn Acrylic paint technics as I mostly worked with water-colour, gouache paints, pencils and pens. My future plan is to attempt Oil paints but Acrylics seemed as a safer option, especially because I painted in my student accommodation. The two paintings below are the more complicated combining various technics I have learned (following pages present the examples in groups).
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Pouring technic (left); use of use of resister liquede (right).
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Exploration of textures (left); use of artistic tape (right).
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Tecture and use of card for 3D image (top left); pouring technic (top right); textures for potential photoshop (bottom).
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