final tecnocolor model.
individual tecnocolor sketch models.
inspiration from Breuer and the Bauhaus.
25 October 2007
seeing in color CHARRETTE
final tecnocolor model.
individual tecnocolor sketch models.
inspiration from Breuer and the Bauhaus.
14 October 2007
self-reflection
1. As with all history it is imperative to know where we, as a society, have been to know where we will go. This is the case with design as well. It is imperative, as designers, that we look at design from the past to know we design in the future will lead. This course has changed the way in which I view design, as central to humanity. As humans we must be aware of the built environment that surrounds us and aware of the ways in which that built environment came to being, through the knowledge of history and theory that the particular designer brought with them to the design.
2. One buildin
g that we have discussed in class that links forward to design practice today is that of the Crystal Palace, in England. This structure was designed to follow the function of its use as an exhibition hall. This can be linked to today in that many buildings, the function rather than form are the first thoughts that come to be about a structure. Also there was a concern about the environment, the structure goes over the elm trees that were on the land. Today many buildings and designers take into consideration the environment that exists in and around the building site.
3. As designers we must always embrace the past that came before and also be innovative in the present. We do this by being knowledgeable about design from the past, and applying that knowledge to present circumstances. As well as applying knowledge about the past we must also be innovative in the ways in which we apply the knowledge. This can be done by creating a perspective that does not simply embrace the past but proactively uses past knowledge to improve upon the present. By looking at what was successful and not successful in the past we are able to apply this knowledge and use it, or be innovative and transform concepts to work today.
4.Television in the 1950’s and 1960’s was very influential on the culture of the time. The ideas and concepts that were portrayed on television were brought into the home. This can be seen in today’s society still through the television. Design and culture are streamed through the television at any given time that it is one, whether through programming or commercials. The cultural “norm” is pushed though the programming and into the home. In the 50’s and 60’s different “norms” were accepted such as family values and ways of advertising, that are far different from today, but the concept of these ideas coming to the people through the television are the same.
2. One buildin
g that we have discussed in class that links forward to design practice today is that of the Crystal Palace, in England. This structure was designed to follow the function of its use as an exhibition hall. This can be linked to today in that many buildings, the function rather than form are the first thoughts that come to be about a structure. Also there was a concern about the environment, the structure goes over the elm trees that were on the land. Today many buildings and designers take into consideration the environment that exists in and around the building site.3. As designers we must always embrace the past that came before and also be innovative in the present. We do this by being knowledgeable about design from the past, and applying that knowledge to present circumstances. As well as applying knowledge about the past we must also be innovative in the ways in which we apply the knowledge. This can be done by creating a perspective that does not simply embrace the past but proactively uses past knowledge to improve upon the present. By looking at what was successful and not successful in the past we are able to apply this knowledge and use it, or be innovative and transform concepts to work today.
4.Television in the 1950’s and 1960’s was very influential on the culture of the time. The ideas and concepts that were portrayed on television were brought into the home. This can be seen in today’s society still through the television. Design and culture are streamed through the television at any given time that it is one, whether through programming or commercials. The cultural “norm” is pushed though the programming and into the home. In the 50’s and 60’s different “norms” were accepted such as family values and ways of advertising, that are far different from today, but the concept of these ideas coming to the people through the television are the same.
10 October 2007
08 October 2007
Group Intent
Our direction is to be innovative and to build off of each of our charrettes, as well as keeping in mind the intents of our individual architects and designers. Our intent is to create an innovative design, centralized around an open and simple floor plan, allowing for form to follow the function of the space, and reinterpreting moments with elimination of ornamentation.
best of intentions just won't cut it.
The intent for my sister’s house is comprised of many aspects that come together cohesively to one main intention throughout the various exercises that we have done. In examining light at the site through the light charrette, we were able to capture the different angles of the sun and determine that light was an important aspect that we wanted to incorporate. Following the research of various artists and designers of the 1930’s innovation became a key idea. Many of the designers that we researched, thought in new ways about ordinary objects or ideas. This leads our group to think about my sister’s house in innovative ways as well. After reviewing the good, bad, and ugly materials we again came back to innovation. The bad and ugly materials when used in innovative ways were no longer bad and ugly. Rather they took on a new life and were not merely about the material but the ways in which that material was used. The main intent that was gathered from the various charrettes, analysis, and research was that of innovation, innovation in material use, in ideas, and in the overall design of my sister’s house.
03 October 2007
seeing a single brick in the wall CHARRETTE
Materials Collage
the good, the bad and the ugly.
recycled steel, chrome, and fake brick.
the good, the bad and the ugly.
recycled steel, chrome, and fake brick.
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