Progress: Interior

INTERIOR IS A JUXTAPOSITION OF THE EXTERIOR. IT IS EXTREMELY REFINED IN ITS APPLICATION OF COLOUR AND USE OF MATERIALS, REFLECTING THE MODERNIST SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTURE. WHILE THERE IS NO FURNITURE NOR BASIC AMENITIES, THESE TWO WILL BE QUITE MINIMALISTIC ALLOWING NOT ONLY FOR A CLEAN AND NEAT DESIGN, BUT ALSO PROVIDING AN UNOBSTRUCTED CIRCULATION ROOT THROUGH THE INTERIOR SPACE, WHICH IS LIMITED.

EXPERIMENTING WITH LIGHTING IN VRAY FOR SKETCHUP

Draft Poster &

DRAFT POSTER

DRAFT POST GRID

Draft Text

The initial objective behind this project is to create an environment that is not only simple in its configuration and design, but also a structure that reflects the 1960's infamous and at times radical lifestyle. It aims to provide a means of local habitation, close to work, family and friends. The design focus is concentrated on the meshing together of the old and the new in a cohesive design, which effectively explores and presents the changes between one era of the 1960/70s and the contemporary-day society.

Inspiration for this project derived from the ‘Flower Power’ movement of the late 60’s early 70s. The incorporation of psychedelic colours and patterns as well as the abundant flowers and plants growing wildly in and around the structure are a direct consequence of this inspiration. Moreover, the classic mythical ideology of something hidden at the bottom of the garden, establishes a sense of mystery and intrigue that goes hand in hand with the 60/70s lifestyle.

While the exterior is bold and colourful, it is warn and old. The exterior is a reflection of the “old” in terms of the design focus. The most notable aspect of the “old” world is the large crack that acts as the only entry point inside the flowerpot. Additionally, the brightly coloured flower pattern that once covered the structure is now hidden behind a newly painted terracotta-orange reminiscent of the true nature of the pot and its natural clay material. Though there is an explicit representation of age evident on the exterior, the wild plants and flowers act as a bridge, bringing the old into the present-day and continuing this same design philosophy on the interior as the taller plants draw back into the flower pot. The experience of the interior space is quite different to the exterior. The interior is restrained in its use of materials and there are little, if not any signs of decoration and ornament. It is covered with an off-white colour that neutralises the structure, effectively allowing the interior to exhibit its modernity.

Construction of this flowerpot is simple and straightforward. Basic geometry has been employed and manipulated on the exterior and interior to create a dynamic structure. Two cylinders were established and the scale at one end was decreased to result in a cone-like shape. The interior cone not only acts as a support for the entire structure, but it also acts as a vase-like object, from which the taller plants grow.

The materials used were carefully chosen as they effectively symbolise the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ of the design. The terracotta-orange reflects the flowerpot’s natural clay material while the psychedelic flower pattern is reminiscent of the 60s/70s radical ‘Flower Power’ movement. On the interior the restrained and extremely minimalistic palette consisting of an off-white colour reflects the qualities of modern and contemporary design. These materials are in fact an integral aspect of the overall design as they explicitly highly and portray the changes that have occurred in design throughout history, while also reflecting parallel changes in the life of the inhabitant.

Progress: Exterior

IMPORTANT:
Flowers used in model were modeled by "Matt"

Plants: "here are some more plants from my large garden model"

3D model by Matt

SketchUp Polygon Count

To access a poly-count of your models in SketchUp:

-> open a SketchUp model
-> go to the 'window' tab and scroll down to 'Model Info' as seen below

-> once the 'Model Info' window is open, click on the 'Statistics' tab and look at the 'faces count'

Kenzo Tange

KenzoTANGE

Kenzo Tange was an extremely influential architect in the modern and contemporary schools of architecture. He is globally recognised for his design of the National Gymnasium Complex for the 1964 Olympic Games and his winning design of the Peace Park and Peace Centre of Hiroshima.

He was greatly influenced by the great architect Le Corbusier and Renaissance master, Michelangelo as well as ideologies and concepts cemented in traditional Japanese architecture. Tange developed a rare ability to articulate the severe modernist materials of steel frames, concrete and glass to replicate the dignified timber-framed structures. His buildings are concerned with spatial context and the nature of urban structure. From the idea of structuralism, an interest in humanity and spatial aspects developed.

Additionally, Kenzo Tange was devoted to the movement of Functionalism, especially in regards to the Yoyogi Gymnasium. Communication between the architectural space and humanity’s interaction with the structure is an imperative quality of Tanges architectural mentality and is evident in all his work.

--> Coaldrake, W. Architecture and authority in Japan. London: Routledge, 1996. Ch 10, p 251-277
--> Kenzo Tange Associates. "Profile: History" Kenzo Tange Associates Official Site http://www.ktaweb.com/profile/en_index.html

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YoyogiNationalGYMNASIUM

In his presentation and proposal of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Kenzo Tange amplifies the presence of organic forms and lines within the structure and also within his concept of the building. The site plan incorporates blackened sections and bold black lines to expose the organic nature of the structure. The sections of the Gymnasium also employ the use of bold lines. His sketch of the cable roof is fluid and rough further revealing the sensation of Tange’s organic forms. The presentation is exhibited in black and white prohibiting a distraction from Kenzo’s concept.

Coaldrake, W. Architecture and authority in Japan.

Coaldrake, W. Architecture and authority in Japan.

Coaldrake, W. Architecture and authority in Japan.

TokyoBAY

Like Tange's presentation of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, his plan for Tokyo Bay employs the use of black and white photography and detailed plans. In this case, the black and white tones help to exemplify the intrinsic detail of these images. In contrast to the Gymnasium, this presentation and proposal focuses on the detail of the plan.

from: http://www.ktaweb.com/profile/en_index.html


from: http://www.ktaweb.com/profile/en_index.html

from: http://www.ktaweb.com/profile/en_index.html

(fourth image)
From: A. Lüchinger, "Structuralism in Architecture and Urban Planning", Stuttgart 1980

Augmented Reality

This is the new direction for my assignment.
It's called 'Flower Power'

Since completing this task, I have decided to change my idea to the Flower Pot. This decision was made so that more focus could be placed on the actual creatures habitat rather than concerns of humanity. Additionally, this model (below) was created with humans in mind and therefore did not fulfill the brief for this assignment.

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(.... Using BuildAR )

ENVIRONMENT SCALE

BUILDING SCALE
(I had diffuclty in achieving a building scale image as the screen was impulsively shaky, making it impossible to capture an image)

DETAIL SCALE

"Daisy" - Retro Flowerpot

HAND DRAWN SKETCHES

DIGITAL SKETCHES






PLANS

SECTIONS



DIGITAL IMAGES

Orange - The Eco Orange

HAND-DRAWN SKETCHES


DIGITAL SKETCHES


(DEVELOPMENT IN SKETCHES)




PLAN

SECTIONS


DIGITAL IMAGES