Music Interface

We were given the UNCG Music building as our project site. We were asked to create an interface that would act as an interactive edge to the music building and the community. Our tasks were to engage the pedestrians, the traffic, the local community, and the music building itself. I found that it was a process of experimentation with form that led me to my finial project.

I found that through this exploration of form and the idea of representing architecture as frozen music I derived my final form. I wanted my form to evoke a sense of inner rhythm and repetition. My form is made of cast iron and coated by an ivory or white outdoor fabric.

South East View

Eastern Top View

South View

South Easthern

North View

Represent the Music

We were given a piece of music and asked to construct a form the represented the essence or contrapuntal nature of the song. We were only allowed to use 12 bamboo sticks and 12 pieces of paper. My song was Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring  by Johann Sebastian Bach. The song, to me seemed to be flowing in a repetitive nature.

Group Music Representation

As a group we were asked to build a form that not only represented our music assigned- Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring, but also infused all of our individual forms into one. We still could only use bamboo  sticks and paper, but we were now allowed to use adhesives.

Three of our group members individual projects

Top View of the Spine of our Collaborative project

Side View of Spine

Top View of Final Project

Close Up Final Group Project

Assignment 1.2 The Value of Fallingwater

In Class Assignment: Perspective

Assignment 1.5: Body Scale Figures

Assignment 1.4: Facial Proportion

CLASSMATES: GUESS WHO?

PERSONAL PORTRAIT

Assignment 1.3 Music School Perspective

Assignment 1.1: Monticello and Falling Water Drawing

FALLING WATER DRAWINGS

 MONTICELLO DRAWINGS

Project 2.2 Bedroom in Block Final Drawing

Project2.2 Bedroom in Block Drawing and Plan

PLAN

BLOCK PERSPECTIVE

Project 2.1: In the kitchen with Karyn Perspective

ONE PT PERSPECTIVE

PROJECT 2.1 In the Kitchen with Karyn- Floor plan and Section

FLOOR PLAN AND WEST SECTION

FLOOR PLAN AND NORTH SECTION

Project 2.0 Perspective Grid

PLAN

WEST SECTION

ONE PT PERSPECTIVE GRID

TWO PT PERSPECTIVE GRID

Unit Summary 3: Exploration

Unit Summary 3: Exploration

     During the Exploration section of our history class we have constantly been introduced to the idea of  a need to look ahead in design, while still remembering the past. While Examining the Exploration section, a period spanning from roughly 1850 to the present, we see the consent search for what design truly is continued. With the new technological advance of the twentieth century coupled by the spread of such advances through World Design Fairs, the sky was the limit for design. As a result, many definition of what "good design" is arose.

Arts and Crafts Staircase

     One such design movement that arose during this period was the Arts and Crafts ( 1860-1920). The Arts and Crafts movement was, like most movements, a direct  counter response  to the machine.In fact, the Arts and Crafts, proposed that design look back at how  the Gothic architecture was a "good design" because it was handmade (Roth, p 493). Classic exteriors of an Arts and Crafts home would be simple in design. Interiors would be splashed with wooden molding, wooden built-in, and even wooden floors ( Roth, 493). Because each piece is made by hand the time and cost are considerably greatly then machine made goods and were not affordable to a large consumer base. Thus, continuing the search for what is "good design"?

Casa Batllo, Barcelona.

      In 1910 , Art Nouveau began to rise in Europe. The design of Art Nouveau continued to emphasize the importance of hand made design. However, in contrast to the Arts and crafts movement, Art Nouveau was very elaborate in surface detail.The design or form began to out way the function- thus coupled with the higher cost of hand made work  , Art Nouveau too fell to the machine.Another art influence movement known as Art deco was introduced to architecture around the 1920s. Art Deco, similar to the Gothic Style, was interested in the experimentation of light. In fact,  design history professor at UNCG, Dr. Patrick lee Lucas hypothesized that it  is this consideration of interior light during the Art Deco movement that began to emphasize the important of  the interior design- thus, creating the need for the decorator!

Woolworth Building,, NY, NY

     Modernism, arguably lasting from 1914 to the present, was birthed on the idea of architecture directly expressing the character of the time ( Roth, 519). It was settled, the twentieth century was  to be known as  the " Era of the Machine". Throughout the evolution of Modernism, the function and the form have competed on order of importance. For example, during the early phase on Modernism, the design of a building was built based on a very utilitarian point of view ( Roth, 521).

Guaranty Building, Buffalo. NY

      Later, the renewed emphasis on the form leads to whats known as Sculptural Modernism ( Roth, 574).  During Sculptural Modernism were begin to hear the architecture communicate once more. Architecture take on meaning and attempts to convey such meaning to it viewers. With the emergence of numerous design movements it is still unclear as to what good design should look like.

Lyon-Satolos Terminal, Lyon, France

     During the later part of the twentieth century we enter into what is known as the hi-tech, other wise known as the Technology Era ( Roth, 574). During this time we begin to see designers once again looking back at the past with their continues of the theatrical play of light in a seemingly performing manner. With an ever evolving society, it is no surprise that we continue to try to set are selves apart from our past. However, I have found through my iARC 221 History class that it is the past that we rely so dependently for guidance.
    

WORK CITED

• http://s1.hubimg.com/u/4497680_f520.jpg
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/CasaBatllo_0170.JPG
• http://www.nyc-architecture.com/SCC/View_of_Woolworth_Building_fixed.jpg
• http://www.historic-structures.com/ny/buffalo/images/116403pr.jpg
• http://i.images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-3061610880-hd/Great_Architects_of_the_World/by_time_periods/21st_century/Santiago_Calatrava/Saint-Exupery-TGV_Station_Lyon.jpg
• Roth, Leland M., Understanding Architecture, 2nd ed., Westview Press 2007.

Blog Post 14 : Object, Place, Building,and Space

Object, Place, Building,and Space

When asked to choose an Object, Place ,Building, and Space that I feel encapsulates my design  voice I choose objects that were close to home.

MY PLACE

My House, Durham, NC

I choose "My Place"  literally because I feel that my home is the first place that discovered my love for design. In fact, it was renovating and decorating my home that influenced me to enroll in iARC at UNCG.Like many of the architects/ designers we have learned about in history, I  too now consider my home to be my design playground! Over the summer I plan to implement all that first year has taught me!I just wanted to make note that I will be painting my house white with black trim this summer! Stay tuned...

MY OBJECT

My Object and new love of my life is the Pottery Barn Black and white stripe Umbrella in Sunbrella fabric I feel the that bold contrast of black and white to be a strong element found in the majority of my design. In fact, I have decided that I would like the element of black and white to be a signature trade mark of my design. I find the thick ~4 inch stripe to be visually grounding in the space .I have found that the introduction of this umbrella to my outdoor space has truly elevated my design of this space.

MY SPACE

Back yard

Chairs I upholstered

I felt that since I mentioned the space in which the umbrella was located in I might as well show it. I feel that this space represents me as a designer for one, the most obvious reason being that I designed it, but also because the signature black and white element is present. Also, like most of my designs, you will find hand upholstered pieces. Similar to the architects we have discussed in history class, I have chosen chairs and fabrics specifically for a particular space. I have chosen to include a few other spaces in my house to better emphasize my affinity for black and white in my design.

Master Bathroom

Curtains I made out of Waverly Sun 'n' Shade onyx fabric

Basement

Chair I upholstered in Waverly fabric

(NOT MY) BUILDING

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA. Designed By Mary Botta

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA

The direction I would like my design to go as a possible future architect. I had an immediate response to this building. I felt a sense of familiarity, almost has if I knew this building. I find this building to be extremely inspirational as a designer. The use of the bold, sleek black and white stripes amongst the rough finish of the brick is truly breath taking!

Work Cited

• http://rk.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201209/0004/img8o.jpg
• http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5177X5CJDJL.jpg
• http://0.tqn.com/d/architecture/1/0/F/C/sfmoma-mas.jpg