KingsleyCastillo ARCH1101

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

EXP3| S K E T C H E S

I-eye-level, flat, leveled, wide surface, sense of stability

II-above, lengthy, distant, long arm reaching out defeats the distance between me and center, connection.

III-eye-level, short arms make it appear closer, intimate, less displaced

IV- eye-level, ornament and function coming together

V-eye-level, looks thin, two dimensional

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EXP3| A R T I C L E M A S H U P

Ornament and function go together. There is no structure in nature that can be classified as pure ornament without function. In traditional architecture, which was more tied to nature, such a separation never existed.

It is only in 20th-century architectural discourse that people began to think of ornament as separate from function

“Of all things that are man-made, bridges are, with dams, the most “structural,” single-minded, and imposing. As connectors at a breaking point, they have a heroic force that is aided by a challenging structuralism

Any influence the object or place has on the user is part of its function. But any ornament will certainly also impact the user, so the actual experience cannot separate any particular aspect as pure function

multi-functional bridges incorporate various functions in multi-levelled structures that also work as a physical and cultural bridge.

Soleri submitted proposal, “Cosmic Potentials,” to Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1950, incorporating alternative energy sources, such as, solar, wind, tide and hydraulic, into the design for human habitats.

In this picture of how successful objects and places are built by paying attention to systemic coherence, ornament and function are inseparable. It doesn’t make any sense to talk about one and not the other — just as in natural forms. Therefore, we need to learn how to design things that have the quality of life, that possess wholeness. And in doing so, function and ornament develop together, without our having to pay any particular attention to either category separately.

daylight is not just poetic—it’s also practical. Most spaces have lighting requirements tied to the functions we perform in them. Is there enough light in my classroom for reading and writing? Is there enough light in my office to work—but not so much that my computer screen is washed out? And how much of these lighting requirements can be met through daylighting alone?

Until recently, renderings were the architect’s primary tool for understanding daylight in their designs—renderings, and a healthy dose of intuition. But a new generation of daylighting analysis tools, which is emerging alongside a new generation of daylighting metrics, are enabling architects to look at daylight in new ways—with important implications for design.

New benefits of daylight are constantly being uncovered: daylight improves learning in school, improves recovery rates in hospitals, improves productivity in workplaces, and improves psychological wellbeing nearly everywhere. And there are energy benefits as well: when daylight can replace electric lighting, we can save the energy consumed by the electric lights; but we also eliminate the heat emitted by those lights and therefore reduce the need for cooling. It’s not enough for daylight to be poetic—it also needs to work. And this is where daylight analysis comes in.

Nikos Salingaros. "Unified Architectural Theory, Chapter 12" 16 May 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed 19 May 2015. <http://www.archdaily.com/?p=632062>BURGUNDY

Lopez, Oscar. "Paolo Soleri’s Bridge Design Collection: Connecting Metaphor" 11 Sep 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed 20 May 2015. <http://www.archdaily.com/?p=163889> BLUE

Carl S. Sterner. "Taking Daylight to the Next Level: How Daylighting Analysis is Changing Design" 14 May 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed 19 May 2015. <http://www.archdaily.com/?p=631256>ORANGE

Sunday, 10 May 2015

E X P 2 | F I N A L S U B M I S S I O N |

Digital File Upload

the link provided is a download link that contains the rhino/grasshopper files and the lumion files for the marker:

file storage

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concept

the textures used in the marker:

this texture was inspired by Delaunay triangulation. when i applied it to my marker, i realised that it could instead be the 3D structure of the base of the marker.

These two textures were created from a triangular grid pattern that was darkened by thickening the lines. by just changing the thickness of the lines, the textures goes from a light, net-like feel to a more solid, heavier looking texture. the heavier texture is applied onto the tall supporting structure to give a sense of safety and solid support that member of the structure provides. the lighter texture is applied onto the overhanging member to create an image of it being lightweight, almost floating.

I M A G E C A P T U R E S

view from a car passing by

view from the road passing over the M7

closer photo of the base.

the base of the marker can be used to house a sports equipment store to make it convenient for the athletes to access supplies.

high angle view highlighting the shadow casted onto the motorway

night time view of the marker

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

E X P 2 W E E K 2

MASH-UP SKETCHES

The pencil sketch was an idea I had for this marker to incorporate some form of artwork on the marker. these ideas ranged from aboriginal painting symbols (symbols that represented gathering/sitting around ) to make reference of Blacktown's deep Aboriginal roots, Aboriginal dot painting or to create my own abstract art that conveys the idea of many people gathering around the sportspark

image source: http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/symbols.php

Lumion Shots

The mix of rectangular representation of naturally shaped forms and the concept of temporary design is the basis of this marker design. the rectangular based is transformed into a curvilinear shape which contrast the piece above which remains rectilinear. the results reflects both of their original concept statements but also opposes the original statements once merged.

When concepts derived from Neri Oxman's and Cedric Price's work are combined, the results from these contrasting architectural styles have an interesting turnout. with this marker, it appears that the naturally shaped forms are able to support and provide further longevity to what appears to be a frail temporary design.