Tuesday 25 June 2013

Final Submission

View of the whole bridge. Curves of the building "suggest natural forms".

Central walkway of the bridge with curving ramps that lead to higher and lower levels. Texture aids the sense of movement in the main walkway, imitating that curves of the ramps and the bridge itself, as well as organic curves found in nature.

The texture used on the library floors gives a sense of "flowing" movement directed through the rooms towards the doors that will lead to the rest of the bridge.

The folly and the student elevator. The student elevator is wider than the staffs, allowing a larger  view of the landscape as they travel to the studio spaces and workshops. The shape is "cave-like" and hence inspired from organic forms from nature.

Texture used on ramps to show direction.

Staff Elevator is smaller but has the similar "cave" shape as the student's elevator. Both elevators move up and across to two levels.
Student elevator moving up from ground (then across to the bridge)

18 Perspectives:
1 Point:
2 Point: 

 Three Textures Used:

Rapid

Linear

Flowing


Links to Sketchup Models:
Bridge: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ba08e0602566ffdc21308853c0ce6dfa
Folly: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ce57610232bf806a21308853c0ce6dfa
Elevators: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=24fff30c3000c78521308853c0ce6dfa
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=fdf79814a27b6be821308853c0ce6dfa
Link to CryEngine Environment: http://www.mediafire.com/?o1r40grkl7utbmc

Week 5 Feedback Sheets






Draft Environment & Bridge



Landform Inspiration

Palawan Islands, Philippines




Draft Environment in CryEngine:






36 Textures


Monday 17 June 2013

Plan Draft 1








Week 1: 18 1 Point Perspectives



Week 1: Mashup

Organic Architecture is a philosophy that grew from the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright's mentor, Louis Sullivan, who believed that "form follows function." Wright argued that "form and function are one."He wanted to generate a philosophy of building that could inspire and guide architects and laymen long into the future. Frank Lloyd Wright was not concerned with architectural style, because he believed that every building should grow naturally from its environment. His visionary designs emphasized harmonious integration of building and landscape and high functionality. Building and Site have a very special relationship in organic architecture. The site should be enhanced by the building, and the building derives its form partially from the nature of the site. Wavy lines and curved shapes suggest natural forms. Wright’s concerns with materials, efficient use of space, sustainable manufacturing, attention to local environment and use of natural light mirror those of contemporary architects worldwide. The creative possibilities of form, color, pattern, texture, proportion, rhythm, and growth are all demonstrated in nature. Organic architecture does not imitate nature but is concerned with natural materials, the site, and the people who will occupy the buildings.


References: 
"Exhibit: Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century" 18 December 2011, accessed 10 May 2013

"Organic Architecture", accessed 10 May 2013

"What is Organic Architecture?", accessed 10 May 2013
http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/g/organic.htm