Friday, September 2, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
St. Mary's...A Writer's Retreat
Sleeping Space
Eating Space
Public Reading Space
Floor Plan
Floor Plan & Key/Longitudinal Section/Transverse Section
For our final studio/design visiualization space, we redesigned a historical building into a Writer's Retreat. The retreat had dual functions; public reading space as well as private spaces for the writer-in-residence.
My design approach was to bring nature inside the space. During the course of our research, writer's reported that they preferred clutter-free environments in respect to the writing process. Also, research showed that writers take frequent walks to minimize or prevent writer's block.
I chose my South enterance as the public reading space because of it's proximity to campus to allow students walking to the space to have a clear entrance point. I designed the North end of the building as the private space for the writer.
The requirements for the project was to have three rendered perspective drawings, floor plan, longitudinal, and transverse sections.
The process for me as a student designer was very enlightening. It allowed me to learn to work with and without limitations of the space.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Monticello vs. Falling Water
Falling Water 1937
Monticello 1737
I believe that Frank Lloyd Wright achieved his objective it in terms of creating a getaway. One of the most fascinating aspects of the structure for me was the architect's mastery of conforming a physical structure over a running creek without disturbing nor changing the environment to achieve his objective.
The horizontal lines of the walls, the banding of the windows, the rich warm colors of the inside, the use of technology and arts and craftsmanship was executed masterfully. As we were inside and touring the estate, I could not stop thinking how the lines of the physical environment blended well with those of the environment as if both entities existed as one all along. Every room had incredible outside views. In addition, Frank Lloyd Wright designed the interior furniture which complemented his architecture.
In contrast, Monticello did not achieve it's objective. Thomas Jefferson had to build Polar Forest in order to escape the crows which gathered at Monticello, which was intended to be his private getaway. Also, I believe that Monticello commands conformity from nature whereas Falling Water conforms to the needs of the forest and hence creates a more perfect union.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
BP14...Design and Me
My Favorite Object
Tiffany & Co. Necklace
One of my favorite object is the Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany silver necklace. I love the necklace for its simple beauty, sleekness, timeless elegance, craftsmanship. I do not like to wear too much jewelry and when I do wear a form a accessory, it is usually a pair of earrings or a necklace. I love putting on my Tiffany & Co necklace because the name says it all--timeless beauty and quality.
My Favorite Building
Parthenon, Athens, Greece
One of my favorite buildings is the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. I love the classic lines and the open feeling it has. When I visited the Parthenon a couple of times, I often wondered what it would have been like to be there at the time it was built. The temple complex on the hilltop overlooks the city as it once overlooked the agora and shines like a beacon of classic beauty.
My Favorite Space
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
My favorite space is the Sultan Ahmet Area of Istanbul. It houses one of the most beautiful and exotic structures in the world such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, the Topkapi palace. The modern day Sultan Ahmet area bustles with restaurants, street-side cafes, vendors, visitors, the local people...It simply feels magical especially at night. The architecture is unique and exotic unlike any other places I have seen.
My Favorite Place
Istanbul, Turkey
My favorite place is Istanbul, Turkey. The is an eclectic mix of East and West. One can drive underneath Roman aqueducts, visit Byzantine architecture, stroll through the sooks of the Ottoman Grand Bazaar, sip coffee and Turkish tea in every street corner, and shop at ultra modern shopping centers. It truly is a place where East meets West...simply magical.
Monday, April 18, 2011
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