M4 journal

Foundations of Design : REPRESENTATION, SEM1, 2017 M4 JOURNAL - FRAME vs FIELD Yanchong WU

Student Number: 910612 Tutor: Nina Tory-Henderson, Studio Number 8

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WEEK 9 READING: PERSPECTIVE AS SYMBOLIC FORM

Question 1: What are Durer’s rules for perspectival projection? (Maximum 100 words) According to Durer, the perceived picture is a window that forms the base of the so called “visual pyramid” which has various points that needs to be represented. The vanishing point, or the apex of the “pyramid” which is then connected to all the points forming the “visual rays” which determines the position of the corresponding points that it is connected to. Through combination of the plan and elevation drawings that gives the perspective height and width; together with the spatial information given by the “pyramid” the construction of a desirable perspectival projection is possible.

Question 2: Describe homogenous space? (Maximum 100 words)

It is believed that to gurantee true homogenous space, two key assumption has to be in place; firstly, we see with only one immobile eye and secondly, we are able to reproduce the “visual pyramid” adequately through our vision. Thus it is obvious that homogenous space is not a set, given space that can be reproduced naturally, but rather a space that has to be built and represented. Homogenous space is contentless, thus limitless and can only be truly reproduced mathematically ; the points in a homogenous space is a mere reference to position rather than the position itself.

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TRADING CITIES 5: ESMERALDA

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC

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Trading CiTies 5: esmeralda

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This is the SE isometric view of the Old Quad.

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC WITH NOTATIONS

Trading CiTies 5: esmeralda

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Stare

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This is the SE isometric view of the Old Quad with notations.

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QUAD PERSPECTIVE 1 + 2 Perspective 1: This diagonal view allows the recreation of zigzag and intersecting paths that creates different routes as mentioned in the story.

Perspective 2: This view is concealed, other than the initial open area in the middle which is used to show the various route that is underground. The columns provide excellent cover for the shady nature of the scene.

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PERSPECTIVE SCENE 1 + 2 Perspective 1: This perspective is set above ground.

The different textures marks the different paths that intersects each other both land and water. An unique scene has been inserted in each opening symbolising choices.

The characters are the users of the paths.

Perspective 2: This perspective is set underground.

The idea is same as pespective 1, different textures marks the different routes and each opening is a choice of its own. The dark underground has its characters and objects as mentioned in the story.

There are the rats, the smuggler behind the gunpowder barrels, the conspirators and various contraband goods.

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WEEK 11 READING: MAPPING THE UNMAPPABLE ON NOTATION Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is the difference between autographic and allographic practice? (Maximum 100 words) The key difference between autographic and allographic practice is the relation of the work and the author. The authenticity or the orginiality of autographic work such as painting or sculpture is heavily depended on the author’s direct involvement of its creation which conclusively limits the quantity of autographic work. On the other hand, the authentic creation of allographic work such as performance does not require the direct involvement of the author thus each individual’s work may have varying degree of differences. The non-direct involvement nature of allographic practice also allows for much higher production than through autographic practice.

Question 2: Why do architects need new representational techniques? (Maximum 100 words) Due to the advancement of technology and the many change that occurs due to the passage of time; the use of image as a descriptive mechanism is now inadequate. Taking city as an example, the tangibility of city as a site has been finite and can be corresponded even as it grew increasingly complex. However, the introduction of advanced communication has created complex networks that attaches itselves to the city transforming it from a mere geographical location to something that is far more complex and difficult for previous representational techniques.

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FINAL DRAWINGS Trading CiTies 5: esmeralda

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Perspective 1

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Perspective 1

Stare

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Glance

Slow to Fast

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Move Down

Heavy Mood

Move Up

People

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Perspective 2

This is the final drawings for the pin up. The many glances and stares that Marco Polo takes is also a representation of the many choices and possibilities that each route presents.

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