Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Reflection: Jenga 2.0
Jenga 2.0 ended today with an immense amount of value and understanding for me. This assignment, a continuation from Jenga 1.0, extracted 1 of the 3 units for further exploration. Although there were many lessons in multitasking all 3 units simultaneously; the class appreciated the opportunity to focus on 1 unit. As a result I began to hone in on my personal design process, as well as, understand what "conceptual design" requires, not just what it means. It was obvious during critique that each student grew and that we all have room for growth. Overall, everyone challenged him/herself with the technology provided by the University. Those students' projects featured outside Patrick's office, displayed excellent technical skills, superior craftsmanship, and well-thought out board arrangement. It's a pleasure working along side and learning with such creative thinkers.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
JENGA Wi3- reviewing peers
Presenter: Kelly Harris
Rising designer Kelly Harris introduced three design challenges via floor plans, ceiling plans, axonometric drawings, and a series of models. Here’s a review of his attempt at designing these three spaces, while introducing the word, “PENDULATE” conceptually.
Following Harris’s refreshing and informative presentation, my discoveries are as follows: Starting with the smallest space, the 11’x 32’4”; It is my belief that the model actually brought this space to life, giving a precise diagram of navigation . From the floor plan I gained a clearer perspective of clearances in this space, as Harris's interior walls swing about the the exterior walls. In my opinion she successfully communicated her design concept with her kit selection. Harris used two walls and a column to achieve her design challenge. Although, the column seems a bit isolated in the whole scheme, she gave us function in term "pendulate" with the walls.
Next, the 22’x 22’ space, Harris, uses 1 wall and 2 columns to express her design skills and ideations. She explains during the presentation that she intended to play on the geometry of the arch, deriving from her conceptual term "pendulate". She best communicated this idea visually with her model, which also, reveals her columns isolated and uncared for, yet again.
Finally, Harris continues the concept of pendulate in her third design, in a 22’ x 32’4” space. She uses two solids to demonstrate her design concept. Although, of the three spaces this design seems the least related to the concept term, she briefs it as a passage of time. The axonometric drawing supported her best in her communication efforts of this idea.
Stay tuned for Kelly Harris, a new comer, and a design talent that may pendulate your way!
my interpretations:
Rising designer Kelly Harris introduced three design challenges via floor plans, ceiling plans, axonometric drawings, and a series of models. Here’s a review of his attempt at designing these three spaces, while introducing the word, “PENDULATE” conceptually.
Following Harris’s refreshing and informative presentation, my discoveries are as follows: Starting with the smallest space, the 11’x 32’4”; It is my belief that the model actually brought this space to life, giving a precise diagram of navigation . From the floor plan I gained a clearer perspective of clearances in this space, as Harris's interior walls swing about the the exterior walls. In my opinion she successfully communicated her design concept with her kit selection. Harris used two walls and a column to achieve her design challenge. Although, the column seems a bit isolated in the whole scheme, she gave us function in term "pendulate" with the walls.
Next, the 22’x 22’ space, Harris, uses 1 wall and 2 columns to express her design skills and ideations. She explains during the presentation that she intended to play on the geometry of the arch, deriving from her conceptual term "pendulate". She best communicated this idea visually with her model, which also, reveals her columns isolated and uncared for, yet again.
Finally, Harris continues the concept of pendulate in her third design, in a 22’ x 32’4” space. She uses two solids to demonstrate her design concept. Although, of the three spaces this design seems the least related to the concept term, she briefs it as a passage of time. The axonometric drawing supported her best in her communication efforts of this idea.
Stay tuned for Kelly Harris, a new comer, and a design talent that may pendulate your way!
my interpretations:
JENGA Wi3- reviewing peers
Presenter: Brian Peck
Rising designer Brian Peck introduced three design challenges via floor plans, ceiling plans, axonometric drawings, and a series of models. Here’s a review of his attempt at designing these three spaces, while introducing the word, “TWIST” conceptually.
Following Peck’s enthusiastic and eye-brow raising presentation, my discoveries are as follows: Starting with the smallest space, the 11’x 32’4”; I believe the model actually brought this space to life. I could visualize dwelling in the space, I also gained a clear perspective of the places intended for activity. His axonometric drawing was the most successful in communicating his conceptual thoughts around the word "twist". Although, a bit far fetched, twisting of the body, his kit of parts (two solids) displayed were clear in its intentions.
Next, the 22’x 22’ space, Peck, broke the mold with his innovativeness and skills while creating an interior with function and style. Taking 1 column, protruding it to the maximum height and two walls; in theory, this kit of parts allows one to twist around a centralized space. The designers axonometric drawing once again is the best aide in visualizing his conceptual design ideas.
Finally, Peck continues the concept of twisting in his third design, in a 22’ x 32’4” space. He uses two columns, and leaves us to interpret the third object as a wall, or not! Again, his kits of parts demonstrates his intention of incorporating the twist. In this theory, the objects themselves are twisted. I just hope you're not afraid of the dark...where the lighting inside those 14' tall walls? However, he does intertwine very cleverly the concept term and the objects in this space. My findings is that he, effectively and best communicate his design concept in the plan drawing.
Keep your eyes open as I will keep you posted on Brian Peck, the up and coming CUTTING edge designer as he continues to Twist things up for us!
my interpretations:
Rising designer Brian Peck introduced three design challenges via floor plans, ceiling plans, axonometric drawings, and a series of models. Here’s a review of his attempt at designing these three spaces, while introducing the word, “TWIST” conceptually.
Following Peck’s enthusiastic and eye-brow raising presentation, my discoveries are as follows: Starting with the smallest space, the 11’x 32’4”; I believe the model actually brought this space to life. I could visualize dwelling in the space, I also gained a clear perspective of the places intended for activity. His axonometric drawing was the most successful in communicating his conceptual thoughts around the word "twist". Although, a bit far fetched, twisting of the body, his kit of parts (two solids) displayed were clear in its intentions.
Next, the 22’x 22’ space, Peck, broke the mold with his innovativeness and skills while creating an interior with function and style. Taking 1 column, protruding it to the maximum height and two walls; in theory, this kit of parts allows one to twist around a centralized space. The designers axonometric drawing once again is the best aide in visualizing his conceptual design ideas.
Finally, Peck continues the concept of twisting in his third design, in a 22’ x 32’4” space. He uses two columns, and leaves us to interpret the third object as a wall, or not! Again, his kits of parts demonstrates his intention of incorporating the twist. In this theory, the objects themselves are twisted. I just hope you're not afraid of the dark...where the lighting inside those 14' tall walls? However, he does intertwine very cleverly the concept term and the objects in this space. My findings is that he, effectively and best communicate his design concept in the plan drawing.
Keep your eyes open as I will keep you posted on Brian Peck, the up and coming CUTTING edge designer as he continues to Twist things up for us!
my interpretations:
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