Throughout Architectural Communications this session I participated in the Architecture in Motion, Architectural Drawing and the Architectural modelling workshops. Through each of these workshops and their tasks I have learnt a great deal about the architectural processes involved in each and about the smaller details that can make a final project stand out against the rest.
Architecture in Motion
The Architecture in Motion workshop dealt with a space in your house and our task was to create a short film emphasising aspects of the architectural space chosen. The main thing I learnt through this workshop was how to look at an everyday space from a more imaginative and architectural point of view. I began to look at my kitchen (my chosen space) with different ideas, considering the design of the room, where certain areas led to, what existed behind the kitchen drawers, under the sink, beneath the oven... The workshop taught me to question and be inquisitive about the space and a whole and to notice the finer details of the area. This small skill naturally transcended through each workshop and helped me see each space as it needed to be seen.
Architectural Drawing
The Architectural Drawing workshop taught each student how to accurately and effectively compose a plan, section and elevation drawing of an already existing house and then to interpret the household to create a 3d drawing of our choice. Through the workshop I learnt the specific details and conventions of drawing plans, sections and elevations. I feel I gained a lot from this class because at allowed me to hone in on my drawing skills and learn from scratch how to create plans sections and elevations.. Furthermore, it will help me very much in the rest of my degree as I will already have a sound knowledge of each of these drawings when doing them in the future.
Architectural Modelling
Similar to the drawing workshop the modelling workshop allowed me to focus on my modelling skills and learn the details and processes involved in model making. The main idea that was emphasised throughout the workshop was the importance of accuracy; accuracy in the measurements, in gluing together and in slicing. Again, similar to Architecture In Motion I learnt how to interpret the space (the house) I was given and find ways to transform it into something more abstract and out of the ordinary.
Overall in Architectural Communications I feel I have learnt a great deal from each workshop and developed skills I will undoubtedly use continuously in my degree. Many of the ideas of an architectural space and how it should be perceived transcended from one workshop to another, which constantly allowed me to improve my methods of construction and composition for each workshop. Arch1142 expanded my mindset as to how I perceive a building as a whole and each individual space within it.
Monday, October 20, 2008
architectural modelling (workshop 3)
the first major task: Create a 1:50 model of my house
the final task: Replicate someone else's model and TRANSFORM it
destroying the house:
ADDITION:
ADDING the stairs:
adding a roof:
the final task: Replicate someone else's model and TRANSFORM it
DESTRUCTION & ADDITION
the beginnings of the destruction and painting:
destroying the house:
ADDITION:
ADDING the stairs:
adding a roof:
the final product:
Sunday, October 5, 2008
architectural drawing (workshop 2)
rose seidler house
history.
Designed by Harry Seidler the Rose Seidler house, built between 1948 and 1950 demonstrates many of the early features of modernist architecture. The orthogonal nature of the design emphasised from its floor plan to its many windows has become one of the main distinguishing features of the house. However contextual and architectural influences can also be seen in the house. From the ramp and use of stone, Gropius and Breuer, to the mural on the patio wall influenced by the bright colours and murals seen similarly in Brazil at the time. The clever construction of these features and many more have characterised the house and granted it one of the first post-modernist houses in Australia.
in class tasks.
perspective drawing
shadowing
2 point perspectives
teacup - plan/section/elevation/
the given plans. 
my creations/replications.
the 3d image.
For the 3d image I wanted to draw, as a collage, all the section or parts of the house which I thought were its main features or which I liked best. This included the fireplace, natural flora surrounding the house etc. In terms of medium, unlike most architectural assignments, I wanted to make a bold statement with colour. I wanted the 3d drawing to stand out and provide a differing view compared to the black and white which dominated the rest of the assignment (and most other people's assignments)
the final product.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
architecture in motion (workshop1)
The short film ‘An Orange Odyssey’ simply tells ‘the nightlife of the kitchen’ and the hidden orange community that lies within. The film challenged me both artistically and technologically in finding ways to effectively portray to my audience what I was picturing in my head. As usual, however, many issues and obstacles came up which I needed to overcome or find ways around. Through the process though I learned much about how to use a space, explore it and overall I learned much about the ins and outs of my kitchen!
The film dwells on the life of various oranges as they move through different areas of the kitchen; the drawers, sink, tap and cupboards. The first difficulty that came about was how the oranges would perform the impossible tasks that I wanted them to, such as being ‘unbirthed’ into the tap. This first obstacle, overcome by the simple act of drawing each step, became the launching point of the film and made it easier to think of new and different ways to portray each scene. For example in the scene involving the oranges travelling through the drawer my initial action was to simply take photos of real oranges travelling through:
However eventually getting used to the idea of taking a photo of a printed picture I eventually came up with a more surreal sequence using different oranges I had drawn myself, which I thought made the film much more interesting and unpredictable:
Another main issue that came up in the production of the film was the huge need for coloured ink. To print out every frame taken in A4 size and build up on it would have cost me at least 4 ink cartridges. This meant that I needed to be very selective and thoughtful in deciding what to print and what to build up on. The easiest way I found to overcome this problem was printing one background scene and slowly and gradually build up on that, instead of printing many different frames and building up on each of them. This is most evidently seen in the oranges coming together in the whole kitchen. E.g.
In general the film has no deep meaning, no symbolic meaning or hidden message. It is simply a fun and humorous imaginative movie as to what could possibly be happening in the kitchen whilst no one’s looking. In terms of the overall result I am completely happy with the way it turned out. Had I been able to though I would have attempted to make the quality of each picture much better, but in hindsight and considering this was my first ever attempt at making any sort of film I could not be happier with the final result. The whole assessment was fantastic in the way that it allowed me to play with different mediums and ways of expressing an idea or scene. It didn’t need to look realistic and I let my imagination run away with me.
The film dwells on the life of various oranges as they move through different areas of the kitchen; the drawers, sink, tap and cupboards. The first difficulty that came about was how the oranges would perform the impossible tasks that I wanted them to, such as being ‘unbirthed’ into the tap. This first obstacle, overcome by the simple act of drawing each step, became the launching point of the film and made it easier to think of new and different ways to portray each scene. For example in the scene involving the oranges travelling through the drawer my initial action was to simply take photos of real oranges travelling through:
However eventually getting used to the idea of taking a photo of a printed picture I eventually came up with a more surreal sequence using different oranges I had drawn myself, which I thought made the film much more interesting and unpredictable:
Another main issue that came up in the production of the film was the huge need for coloured ink. To print out every frame taken in A4 size and build up on it would have cost me at least 4 ink cartridges. This meant that I needed to be very selective and thoughtful in deciding what to print and what to build up on. The easiest way I found to overcome this problem was printing one background scene and slowly and gradually build up on that, instead of printing many different frames and building up on each of them. This is most evidently seen in the oranges coming together in the whole kitchen. E.g.
In general the film has no deep meaning, no symbolic meaning or hidden message. It is simply a fun and humorous imaginative movie as to what could possibly be happening in the kitchen whilst no one’s looking. In terms of the overall result I am completely happy with the way it turned out. Had I been able to though I would have attempted to make the quality of each picture much better, but in hindsight and considering this was my first ever attempt at making any sort of film I could not be happier with the final result. The whole assessment was fantastic in the way that it allowed me to play with different mediums and ways of expressing an idea or scene. It didn’t need to look realistic and I let my imagination run away with me.
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