19 November 2007
16 November 2007
Connection Through Experience.
Close to Home: Edward Loewenstein and Modernism in Greensboro
The main concept that is manifested throughout the Close to Home, Edward Loewenstein and Modernism in Greensboro, exhibit is that of connection. Modernism from throughout the country and world was connected to modernism here at home. Also the students from the Women’s College were connected to the community through their projects, and the exhibit itself is connected to the community as well.
The exhibit makes many connections in the materials and light that it contains. The exhibit itself is made of many posts all brought together, connected, into one cohesive structure. The horizontal metal poles allow the eye to follow around the exhibit and make connections between each informational panel. Also the metal mesh is continuous around the outside walls, which allow the eye and the viewer to connect between each panel of information.The light in the exhibit was very low, allowing for the natural sunlight to enter and be noticed. This
connected the exhibit to the outside community and world, the exhibit would not have been as successful had the sunlight not been able to infiltrate the space.
The images, text and graphics also contributed to this concept of connection. Much of the information stretched from one panel to the next allowing for the viewer to continue moving throughout the exhibit and connect to the next piece of information that was presented. The information that was presented in the panels added much to the concept of connection. The information explained how modernism in Greensboro connected to modernism throughout the world. It also showed how modernism was close to home and connected to our program with the building of the various Commencement Houses, in the Women’s College.
The different media that is presented throughout the exhibit does different jobs and has different success levels. The structure, as a media in and of itself, contains the exhibit and presents the information that is to be presented. This was very successful in that it led the viewer in and around in the information. It caused the viewer to feel as if they were a part of the exhibit, twisting and turning around the information, as opposed to encountering the information on flat walls. Another media that did specific work in the exhibit was that of the digital presentations. They were intended to lead the viewer through a digital recreation of the space. This media was not as successful as the other media, specifically because it was hard to view. When in the exhibit with many people it was difficult to see, for people walking in front of you.
The space in which the exhibit was installed was not merely a box to house the exhibit but rather interacted and contributed to the exhibit. The wall that separates the exhibit from the entranceway was intersected with a panel of information. It then continued to another wall that was on the outside of the exhibit. The ways in which the human experience was impacted were again through connections; experience was connected from the entranceway to the inside of the exhibit, and from the inside back to the outside.
Through many connections, from the information presented and the viewer, to the connection of modernism throughout the world and modernism close to home, the concept of connection is seen throughout the exhibit.
The main concept that is manifested throughout the Close to Home, Edward Loewenstein and Modernism in Greensboro, exhibit is that of connection. Modernism from throughout the country and world was connected to modernism here at home. Also the students from the Women’s College were connected to the community through their projects, and the exhibit itself is connected to the community as well.
The exhibit makes many connections in the materials and light that it contains. The exhibit itself is made of many posts all brought together, connected, into one cohesive structure. The horizontal metal poles allow the eye to follow around the exhibit and make connections between each informational panel. Also the metal mesh is continuous around the outside walls, which allow the eye and the viewer to connect between each panel of information.The light in the exhibit was very low, allowing for the natural sunlight to enter and be noticed. This
connected the exhibit to the outside community and world, the exhibit would not have been as successful had the sunlight not been able to infiltrate the space.
The images, text and graphics also contributed to this concept of connection. Much of the information stretched from one panel to the next allowing for the viewer to continue moving throughout the exhibit and connect to the next piece of information that was presented. The information that was presented in the panels added much to the concept of connection. The information explained how modernism in Greensboro connected to modernism throughout the world. It also showed how modernism was close to home and connected to our program with the building of the various Commencement Houses, in the Women’s College.
The different media that is presented throughout the exhibit does different jobs and has different success levels. The structure, as a media in and of itself, contains the exhibit and presents the information that is to be presented. This was very successful in that it led the viewer in and around in the information. It caused the viewer to feel as if they were a part of the exhibit, twisting and turning around the information, as opposed to encountering the information on flat walls. Another media that did specific work in the exhibit was that of the digital presentations. They were intended to lead the viewer through a digital recreation of the space. This media was not as successful as the other media, specifically because it was hard to view. When in the exhibit with many people it was difficult to see, for people walking in front of you.
The space in which the exhibit was installed was not merely a box to house the exhibit but rather interacted and contributed to the exhibit. The wall that separates the exhibit from the entranceway was intersected with a panel of information. It then continued to another wall that was on the outside of the exhibit. The ways in which the human experience was impacted were again through connections; experience was connected from the entranceway to the inside of the exhibit, and from the inside back to the outside.
Through many connections, from the information presented and the viewer, to the connection of modernism throughout the world and modernism close to home, the concept of connection is seen throughout the exhibit.
15 November 2007
intentandprogram.
intent.
My intent for this suite of My Sisters’ House is to provide a safe and comfortable place for the young mothers to call home. This will be done by keeping in mind the original intent of our group as well as by, allowing form to follow function. The space is limited so therefore the primary functions of the spaces will lead to the form of the space, and the objects within the space. The bedrooms are small and intended for sleeping, encouraging the mothers to use the common areas and maintain a sense of community.
program.
Bedrooms
Bedrooms are intended for seeping, encouraging the use of common areas.
-bed
-crib
-storage
Suite Living Room
This space is intended as a entry to the suite bedrooms.
-desk with computer
-reading area
-storage
Bathroom
-tub/shower
-sink
-toilet
-storage
Kitchen
This is intended to be used by all 6 mothers on the floor as well as the house sister, for food preparation.
-appliances; refrigerator, range, microwave, oven.
-sink
-cabinets/ storage
-high chairs
Lounge
This space is intended to be used by all 6 mothers on the floor as well as the house sister for coming together as a group and relaxing
-television
-seating
-storage
-bar with stools
My intent for this suite of My Sisters’ House is to provide a safe and comfortable place for the young mothers to call home. This will be done by keeping in mind the original intent of our group as well as by, allowing form to follow function. The space is limited so therefore the primary functions of the spaces will lead to the form of the space, and the objects within the space. The bedrooms are small and intended for sleeping, encouraging the mothers to use the common areas and maintain a sense of community.
program.
Bedrooms
Bedrooms are intended for seeping, encouraging the use of common areas.
-bed
-crib
-storage
Suite Living Room
This space is intended as a entry to the suite bedrooms.
-desk with computer
-reading area
-storage
Bathroom
-tub/shower
-sink
-toilet
-storage
Kitchen
This is intended to be used by all 6 mothers on the floor as well as the house sister, for food preparation.
-appliances; refrigerator, range, microwave, oven.
-sink
-cabinets/ storage
-high chairs
Lounge
This space is intended to be used by all 6 mothers on the floor as well as the house sister for coming together as a group and relaxing
-television
-seating
-storage
-bar with stools
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