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!

passage review

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.