Learning Portfolio
ARCH 20 Professor Jerry Lum Theresa Bernardo
Learning Process Class Learning Experience Week 1
Dog House Studies - First day of ARCH 20 class on January 19th and my first time in a graphic course. Professor Lum explained to the class the policies and the syllabus for the semester. That very day the class began to work on applications already. I was out of practice and was asking a lot of questions. I would like to thank Professor Lum and the whole class for being very patience with me.
Week 2
House Studies - Over the weekend I practiced Sketch-Up and came into class feeling a little more comfortable. I was able to follow along with less questions. I plan to keep practicing and learning everything I can to be better in class.
Week 3
Vanishing Points and Rapid Visualization - This week I felt a lot more comfortable by observing and taking notes first, I think I can follow along. More practice on hand drawing straight lines, horizontal and vertical. Drawing from left to right and right to left and circles that are tangent.
Week 4
Floor, Follow, Dome and Intersect Studies – It was hard drawing straight floor lines, it felt like my patience was challenged. We utilized the use of 3D warehouse extracting trees and furniture. We also did Follow me, how to make a Dome and the Intersect feature. Overall it was a very hard week of studies for me, but again practicing everyday makes it better.
Week 5
Campidoglio Inspired Piazza Studies - We were to copy this very challenging project. I don’t know if I can attempt to. As homework we need to replicate this very detailed and professionally done work by Prof. Lum. Strengths - I was physically and mentally challenged by this project. But I did my best with my own work. Weaknesses – My wrist was very tried, stayed up late. Just realized that I can’t do the exact replica. Opportunities – I surprised myself on how I have learned a whole lot in this class, and still having fun learning. Threats –I have a lot of catching up to do and don’t think I have enough time.
Week 6
Malevich Inspired Construction – We were to import file and trace this project. I have come up with my own version of the Inspired Composition. Strengths – I was feeling inspired, I was able to incorporate everything that I have learned from the class. Weaknesses – I have been practicing for hours but practice makes perfect. Opportunities – I feel very comfortable now, I can comfortably say that I am Sketch-up user. Threats – I hope to be ready for the midterm.
Week 7
Rapid Visualization and Wall Variables – To use with Sketch-up in tandem to explore wall designs. Strengths – Every week I feel more and more comfortable. I try to practice every day even for just a short time. Weaknesses – I need more time, my Arch 101 portfolio is also due. Opportunities – This class has taught me solutions to problems and use other resources like the 3D warehouse. Threats – There is never enough time, but I have to make time to practice.
Week 8
“Dare Yourselves” week; This lesson is to explore various designs based on what we all have learned. I can say that I have experimented with all the Sketch-Up tools that I have used in the previous studies. Strengths - Practicing with spiral staircase became more comfortable as I do it over and over. Weaknesses – This whole week is midterm for me so I had to set priorities. Opportunities – I had fun doing the spiral stairs, I was very patient with myself and just kept designing. Threats – I still have another portfolio to turn in.
Week 9
Folding – We learned how to fold in class today. I was able to follow along and with less repetition. With sketch-up you need to keep practicing to remember what tools to use to accomplish your design. Strengths – Learning different tool applications is always fun. Weaknesses – I have to follow along so I do not slow others down. Opportunities – These tools we can apply in our professional lives in the future. Threats – I have to work harder and do things right the first time on my design plan.
Week 10
Folding continues - We continued to learn about folding, I can say that I’m comfortable with Sketch-up now, but I have to always make time to practice everyday.
Week 11/12
Storyboard Sandbox studies – This week is to explore the Sandbox tools and have fun designing. My inspiration on my story board were all the studies and tools that I have learned from the class. The studies and tools from week 1 thru the last and final weeks of the class course. It has been a weekly inspiration for me from day 1. What I think worked for me was to watch and observed then practice at home. Back to my storyboard I was inspired using the arc tool and creating the dome again on top of the building. I also used the push and pull, the paint bucket for the exterior. Using the new Sandbox tool smoove to create the hills and stamp to set the building in place. The drape tool was the most challenging for me but with more practice it can get better. I know in time I can make my designs more sophisticated and that’s my plan or maybe I can just copy from 3D and be done with it. But I prefer making my own designs for now as self satisfaction. Oh no, I forgot to turn on my shadows. Practicing everyday made me very comfortable using Sketch-up now I’m looking forward to be able to apply Sketch-up to my future career but for now PRACTICE and PRACTICE some more. Strengths – I was focused and patient to learn this new tool, using the smoove and stamp tool several times. Weaknesses – I need to be more confident on my designs. The most challenging was the drape tool. Opportunities – It is always good to do your best to complete the design correctly and PRACTICE. Threats – I find myself preoccupied by something else.
Week 13/14
House Sketch studies – To learn interior design. This project by far was the one I enjoyed the most. First, we had to visualize and draft in class a quick layout of our houses. Then the class exercise for the day was to create a simple layout in Sketch-Up which I found very interesting. I enjoyed shopping for replicated furniture in the 3D warehouse. I have used the rotating tool so many times I lost count, now I’m confident using this tool. I also used scale down tool to minimize those gigantic models. The paint bucket and specially the measuring tool for the entry ways. But for the most part I forget to right click and make a group so models does not get sticky. Strengths – I am confident with the rotating and scale down tool now. Weaknesses – I find myself looking away from the computer and complaining about my right arm constantly. Opportunities – I will for sure re-design the entire house when I done with this class and apply Sketch-Up. Threats – I need to plan a good time management to study for the week of finals.
Week 15/16
Rin’s Gallery by Tadao Ando – Learned Match photo tool. Another very challenging project, but again enjoyable. It was challenging because of clicking back and forth into the match photo. You have to make sure your horizon lines or the vanishing points are on an exact match. The design will look weird if you don’t click to it before drawing lines. What I manage to do was to build my design surrounding the photo match. I used other tools again to complete the design.
Strengths – I am confident with the rotating and scale down tool now. Weaknesses – I find myself looking away from the computer and complaining about my right arm constantly. Opportunities – I will for sure re-design the entire house when I’m done with class and apply Sketch-Up. I also can not wait to edit my entire portfolio as well. I am very comfortable with Sketch-Up now. Threats – I need to plan a good time management to study for the week of finals. Week 17/18
House Plan for final project – (in progress).
Week 1 – Dog House Studies 1
Week 1 – Dog House Studies 2
Week 2 – My House Studies 1
Week 2 – My House Studies 2
Week 2 – Vanishing Point Studies 1
Week 2 – Vanishing Point Studies 1
Week 3 - Rapid Visualization Studies
Week 3 - Rapid Visualization Practice
Week 4 – Floor Studies 1
Week 4 - Floor Studies 2
Week 4 – Dome Studies
Week 4 – Dome Studies
Week 4 –Follow and Dome Studies
Week 4 –Follow and Dome Studies
Week 4 – Intersect and Subtract Studies
Week 4 – Intersect and Subtract Studies
Step 1: • Start with your Circle Tool • Enter 12 sides • Change the Camera view to Parallel Projection, Standard View-Top (Plan View) • Create a 50’-0” radius figure with center on point of origin (0, 0, 0) – be sure to align diameter with the red axis • On same center point of large circle, place another 12-sided circle, 25’-0” radius, diameter also aligning with red axis • Use the Arc Tool, click on one end of the 25’R circle’s diameter, click again on the point of the larger circle that intersects with the green axis, third click creates the bulge and enter 5’ for the bulge • Do the same on the other side to create a symmetrical “petal” shape • Erase half the circle to leave a “petal” shaped face with its point tangent with the larger circle • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 2: • One the copy, select the entire petal, edges only – no face (surface) • Use your Rotate Tool in copy mode to rotate your petal copy 15-degrees so that its point intersects the point between the larger circle’s line segments. Enter 11x to make 12 petals that radiate from the center and fill the larger circle with overlapping petal figures. • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 3: • Using your Circle Tool, key in 24 sides and create a 7.5’ radius circle, concentric with the first two, also aligning the diameter with the red axis • Create the 12-pointed star as shown in the illustration above • Using the Offset Tool, select the face of each shape within the petal pattern and offset by 6” • Using the Offset Tool, select the outer circle and create an outside offset that is 12” • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 4: • Using your Paint Bucket tool, go to the Materials dialog box and select a brick patterned texture • “Pour” this into each face between the pattern borders until an entire half of the circle figure is rendered • Using your Line Tool, draw a line that splits the figure entirely in two equal halves as shown • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 5: • Using your Select Tool, carefully select the incomplete half and delete • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 6: • Using your Select Tool, select the entire remaining half and copy it to the other side, leaving space between the original and the copy • Using your Scale Tool, mirror the copy 100% • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 7: • Move the now mirrored copy together with the first half to complete the circular multi-petal figure • Erase the line used to divide the figure in Step 4 • Erase the center lines between the offsets • Copy and move 125’-0” to the right Step 8: • Using the Arc Tool, create the symmetrically opposed forms that emphasize on axis over the others
Week 5 – To replicate the “Campidoglio Inspired Piazza” by Prof. Lum
My Inspired “ Star Piazza”
My Inspired “ Star Piazza”
Week 6 – To be inspired by Architect Yakov Chernikhov
Week 6 – To be Inspired by Malevich Construction
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My Inspired Composition
Week 7 – Rapid Visualization and Wall Variables
Rapid Visualization – Wall Designs
Rapid Visualization – Wall Designs
Rapid Visualization – Wall Designs
Spiral staircase studies
Spiral staircase studies
Spiral staircase studies
Lattice studies
Lattice studies
Steps to fold a plane:
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Folding studies
Folding studies
Folding Studies
Folding studies
Folding studies
Storyboard Sandbox studies
Sandbox studies
Sandbox studies
Sandbox studies
House hand sketch project
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies
House Sketch studies - Entry ways installed
House Sketch studies - Turned on shadows
Match photo studies
Match photo studies
Match photo studies
Match photo studies