Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Week 12 Homework: Due Dec 1

HOMEWORK

01: Model

_Create a new model at 1/8”=1’-0”. This should include a new site model at 1/8”=1’0” scale.
What qualities you want to keep from your original 1/16” model? How can you improve it? How can you express your concept more clearly in the model?

02. Sections

_Create 2 sections at 1/8”=1-0” that show the key experiences in your project. Include an appropriate amount of site context in your drawings.
_Create 1 plan at 1/8”=1-0” that show the key experiences in your project. Include an appropriate amount of site context in your drawings.
The drawings should be presentation quality!

03. Diagrams

_Create or revise at least 1 diagram that explains the idea you took from your ritual research.
_Create 1 diagram that overlays over your section and identifies all of the important moments in your design.
_Compile your ritual research to be presented at the mid-review.

****Don’t forget to bring all of your previous work to class. This includes your ritual research and 1/6” scale models. This review will be mostly focused on process and development of your project. Have a good thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

homework due 11.17.2011

Diagram

Continuing to research a ritual from last weeks assignment...
Pick ONE idea to focus your ritual research on:

Time, Material, Sound, Texture, Light/Absence of Light, Temperature, Threshold, Movement

Create a new diagram(s) that focuses on that one theme.

Site

_Visit the site at the Prudential Center Plaza (see next page)
    Google Maps Link http://g.co/maps/zuk3k


Study Models
_Create a Site Model at 1/16”=1’-0”. Make sure to include an appropriate amount of context around the site.
Create THREE study models at 1/16”=1’-0”. These should fit into your context model.

The models should keep in mind the concept from your ritual research (Time, Material, Sound, Texture, Light/Absence of Light, Temperature, Threshold, Movement). How can this idea influence/inform your design? What design strategy will enhance or emphasize this idea.

Friday, October 28, 2011

The Passage: FINAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS

01: MODEL

Construct your final model @ 1/4”=1’-0” (this model should fit easily into your context model)

02: DRAWINGS

_1 Site Plan at 1/4”=1’-0”
_4 Sections at 1/4”=1’-0” (Label where these are taken on the plan)
_2 Perspectives showing important moments along the path
_1 (or more) Diagram(s) to explain your design

****The drawing set is VERY important to your overall presentation. Think about how you will pin-up the drawings at your review. Make sure to label all of your drawings and to give each drawing plenty of white space around it.

03. STATEMENT

Write a one (1) paragraph statement that clearly and concisely describes your project from concept to development to details. Read this statement aloud. Refine and rehearse it. This will serve as the introduction to your project and verbally explain your intentions throughout the 4 week design process.


04: PROCESS WORK

For the final presentation of project 2 be prepared to discuss the evolution of your project. It is VERY important that you bring ALL of your process work to the review and plan to pin-up your most relevant process models and/or drawings.

*****Everyone should arrive early with the first three people pinned up by 7:10pm.
We will email a pinup order to the class on Wednesday night.*****