Friday, February 26, 2010
Pin-up at 2pm - Tuesday 2/2
All,
My intention behind sending you the ACAD files is this – look at the drawings for scale, dimension of lines, proportion, layout, structure, etc. AND pay attention to DETAIL. I hope you can all use them to “uncover” the similarities in your drawings. Please share them with each other and find other “inspiration” towards drawing your plans.
Those who have started getting into planning and organization – good start. The work is staring to take shape, but it’s still missing attention to detail. You need to ask yourselves: What is this made of and how should I draw it? The outline drawings are fine in terms of getting the “idea” for the organization, but it doesn’t work for the concept. Material, weight, thickness, pattern, open/closed, depth, color and precision make a beautiful drawing. You all have some work to do to get there.
I’m not expecting perfection (yet), but I do expect your drawings on Tuesday to “read” per the idea its structure and its materiality (weight and degrees opacity).
Required documentation: This time I’ll be keeping score and will issue progress grades so take this presentation very seriously!
Large Scale drawings and model (format is not so important – again, content is!). The last pin-up with Amoia Studio was kind of pathetic. The depth of ideas and comprehension of your projects is impressive –conveyance of the ideas – not so good. We can only see architecture in drawings and models –words are merely illusions and sometimes delusions.
1. Site plan at an appropriate scale showing your plan with entry points identified.
2. Floor plans – all plans with main spaces identified.
3. Two Sections
4. Two Elevations.
5. Complete model (conceptual and otherwise)
6. Materiality Diagram (can be a neat hand drawing) demonstrating the relationship to the site context.
7. Documentation on 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets using the format you have started. The continuing sketches and models since the last review should make up these documents. They should not be repeats of the large scale drawings.
8. Program description
9. Photos of model with shadows in proper orientation
10. Post all information to the blog with notes for eash other after the review (before Fridays class)
Pin-up at 2pm – anyone late will be recorded absent. (PS. I will count absences from this day forward – 2 more (not present or no work) and no pass the class – sorry!)
RC
My intention behind sending you the ACAD files is this – look at the drawings for scale, dimension of lines, proportion, layout, structure, etc. AND pay attention to DETAIL. I hope you can all use them to “uncover” the similarities in your drawings. Please share them with each other and find other “inspiration” towards drawing your plans.
Those who have started getting into planning and organization – good start. The work is staring to take shape, but it’s still missing attention to detail. You need to ask yourselves: What is this made of and how should I draw it? The outline drawings are fine in terms of getting the “idea” for the organization, but it doesn’t work for the concept. Material, weight, thickness, pattern, open/closed, depth, color and precision make a beautiful drawing. You all have some work to do to get there.
I’m not expecting perfection (yet), but I do expect your drawings on Tuesday to “read” per the idea its structure and its materiality (weight and degrees opacity).
Required documentation: This time I’ll be keeping score and will issue progress grades so take this presentation very seriously!
Large Scale drawings and model (format is not so important – again, content is!). The last pin-up with Amoia Studio was kind of pathetic. The depth of ideas and comprehension of your projects is impressive –conveyance of the ideas – not so good. We can only see architecture in drawings and models –words are merely illusions and sometimes delusions.
1. Site plan at an appropriate scale showing your plan with entry points identified.
2. Floor plans – all plans with main spaces identified.
3. Two Sections
4. Two Elevations.
5. Complete model (conceptual and otherwise)
6. Materiality Diagram (can be a neat hand drawing) demonstrating the relationship to the site context.
7. Documentation on 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets using the format you have started. The continuing sketches and models since the last review should make up these documents. They should not be repeats of the large scale drawings.
8. Program description
9. Photos of model with shadows in proper orientation
10. Post all information to the blog with notes for eash other after the review (before Fridays class)
Pin-up at 2pm – anyone late will be recorded absent. (PS. I will count absences from this day forward – 2 more (not present or no work) and no pass the class – sorry!)
RC
Nik - Sketches
The top image shows how I want this ribbon to work. The dark black would be the private areas that are facing out and then the pencil would be the public areas facing in towards the courtyard. the ribbon eventually lands into the water as you can see in the model (although not as evident).
Nik - Model Photos
So far this is what was done. I had to redo the center "tower" almost entirely because of my ribbon idea. I will post the sketch after this.
Sections/Plans Progress
I am working on creating the "story" around the building. I attached an elevation showing where there would be glass around the building following the arms. Then it would elevate in height on one side of the building. Right now I put a curtain wall design just to distinguish the difference between the two materials. I am still sketching out possible ideas and possibilities for the staircases.
Drawings- Plans/Sections
I have been working on making sure boundaries can be seen in the drawings. I am trying to incorporate the park more. Letting light into the lower plaza on the park side is another part I'm currently working on.
Matt- Residence Modules
I redesigned the modules for the residences since we talked last class... and right now I am working on a rendering in photoshop of what I want the residences to look like with scale figures and materiality...I will post it as soon as I finish..also some sketches I did prior to working on the sketch up model
Class Tomorrow
All,
I'm not sure if school will be open tomorrow. Please check the NYIT website and lets communicate in the morning.
RC
I'm not sure if school will be open tomorrow. Please check the NYIT website and lets communicate in the morning.
RC
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Material Search
These are in a book called Transmaterial: a catalog of materials that redefine our physical environment
Different market connections
These are studies of different connections the markets could possibly make with each other
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Progress
All,
I was thinking about our progress today and we need to pick up the pace. It’s coming up on our fourth week into the semester and not enough documentation or progress is being made. Everyone must continue to post their sketches and models to the blog – it’s a requirement – and get going on the plans and sections in a serious way. Everyone has a strong concept so I now see our meetings as a design studio. By the end of next week I expect to see a full set of drawings and a complete model. By March 2nd we will have a really good idea about what the architecture is and its direction both spatially and materially and what avenues of research you will take in completing the project. On this day (3/2) you will have a complete set of drawings that present the material nature of your intentions in context. Focus your attention on this. And do ask questions, however, now that it’s a design studio, our language is different and I can only understand drawings and models.
RC
I was thinking about our progress today and we need to pick up the pace. It’s coming up on our fourth week into the semester and not enough documentation or progress is being made. Everyone must continue to post their sketches and models to the blog – it’s a requirement – and get going on the plans and sections in a serious way. Everyone has a strong concept so I now see our meetings as a design studio. By the end of next week I expect to see a full set of drawings and a complete model. By March 2nd we will have a really good idea about what the architecture is and its direction both spatially and materially and what avenues of research you will take in completing the project. On this day (3/2) you will have a complete set of drawings that present the material nature of your intentions in context. Focus your attention on this. And do ask questions, however, now that it’s a design studio, our language is different and I can only understand drawings and models.
RC
Nik - Updated Plan
So I have been doing a lot of thinking about this in drawing form and trying to figure some things out. I decided to make an "education wing" by using the left part of my project for classrooms, lecture hall, cafeteia, etc.. I also added in the residential piece which needs a little bit more of working out. I will be making a model of just the residential piece tonight and will try for the 1/16th model but it may take me the weekend to build the entire project. I like where this is so far but needs a bit more time in the oven.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Class Today
Sorry I missed class today, unfortunately I was sick and felt very fatigued. I will post my drawings up ASAP for discussion.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Amoia Design 6 studio on Tuesday
Reminder:
We will be reviewing with Amoia Design 6 studio on Tuesday. They have a presentation for precedent analysis. We will take first half class for them and second half for us. Be prepared with plans and some ideas (sketches and notes) about material in context. It would be best to bring some copies of precedent projects you have been looking at for pin up. Also have images of material and structure.
2pm upstairs in pin-up area. Its reserved.
RC
We will be reviewing with Amoia Design 6 studio on Tuesday. They have a presentation for precedent analysis. We will take first half class for them and second half for us. Be prepared with plans and some ideas (sketches and notes) about material in context. It would be best to bring some copies of precedent projects you have been looking at for pin up. Also have images of material and structure.
2pm upstairs in pin-up area. Its reserved.
RC
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Final Analysis Presentation
Due Tuesday 2/9
Final analysis presentation
This will be the final for the site analysis and documentation of all existing conditions, climate diagrams, mapping, zoning, site areas, etc. Also, the program description must be memorialized. This is generally information you have produced last semester. The only new material is the floor plans, sections and models.
Required documentation:
Large Scale drawings and model (format is not so important – content is!)
1. Site Data complete with zoning (make it up), climate, orientation, legend of adjacent buildings and landmarks, site section, circulation and building access. Regional map and local map with site identified. Most have this already, but we will present this info one last time in a clear concise document.
2. Site plan at an appropriate scale showing your plan with entry points identified.
3. Floor plans – all plans with main spaces identified. (These can be neat hand drawings)
4. Diagram (can be a neat hand drawing) demonstrating the planning relationship to the site conditions.
5. Solar orientation diagram.
6. Two Sections
7. Complete model (conceptual and otherwise)
Documentation on 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets. These must be “Pecha Kucha ready” documents. (Choose a format (keep it simple and flexible) and stick with it – this format will continue through the semester at each deadline)
Program description
Site Data as per above
Site Plan as per above
Planning diagram
Photos of model with shadows in proper orientation
Photos of model with overlays for diagrams
Plans / Sections at small scale
Sketches
Text and diagrams about the project
Other information as appropriate
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Major Public Zones
1 Gym / Athletic Center
2 Library
3 Cafeteria
4 Auditorium
This Diagram outlines the 4 major public zones where interaction can take place. For my design I want to create public and private thresholds which will weave these spaces together.
Final Analysis Presentation
Due Tuesday 2/9
Final analysis presentation
This will be the final for the site analysis and documentation of all existing conditions, climate diagrams, mapping, zoning, site areas, etc. Also, the program description must be memorialized. This is generally information you have produced last semester. The only new material is the floor plans, sections and models.
Required documentation:
Large Scale drawings and model (format is not so important – content is!)
1. Site Data complete with zoning (make it up), climate, orientation, legend of adjacent buildings and landmarks, site section, circulation and building access. Regional map and local map with site identified. Most have this already, but we will present this info one last time in a clear concise document.
2. Site plan at an appropriate scale showing your plan with entry points identified.
3. Floor plans – all plans with main spaces identified. (These can be neat hand drawings)
4. Diagram (can be a neat hand drawing) demonstrating the planning relationship to the site conditions.
5. Solar orientation diagram.
6. Two Sections
7. Complete model (conceptual and otherwise)
Documentation on 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets. These must be “Pecha Kucha ready” documents. (Choose a format (keep it simple and flexible) and stick with it – this format will continue through the semester at each deadline)
Program description
Site Data as per above
Site Plan as per above
Planning diagram
Photos of model with shadows in proper orientation
Photos of model with overlays for diagrams
Plans / Sections at small scale
Sketches
Text and diagrams about the project
Other information as appropriate
Final analysis presentation
This will be the final for the site analysis and documentation of all existing conditions, climate diagrams, mapping, zoning, site areas, etc. Also, the program description must be memorialized. This is generally information you have produced last semester. The only new material is the floor plans, sections and models.
Required documentation:
Large Scale drawings and model (format is not so important – content is!)
1. Site Data complete with zoning (make it up), climate, orientation, legend of adjacent buildings and landmarks, site section, circulation and building access. Regional map and local map with site identified. Most have this already, but we will present this info one last time in a clear concise document.
2. Site plan at an appropriate scale showing your plan with entry points identified.
3. Floor plans – all plans with main spaces identified. (These can be neat hand drawings)
4. Diagram (can be a neat hand drawing) demonstrating the planning relationship to the site conditions.
5. Solar orientation diagram.
6. Two Sections
7. Complete model (conceptual and otherwise)
Documentation on 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets. These must be “Pecha Kucha ready” documents. (Choose a format (keep it simple and flexible) and stick with it – this format will continue through the semester at each deadline)
Program description
Site Data as per above
Site Plan as per above
Planning diagram
Photos of model with shadows in proper orientation
Photos of model with overlays for diagrams
Plans / Sections at small scale
Sketches
Text and diagrams about the project
Other information as appropriate
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Latest posts
All,
Steven has a good format that can carry through the semester.
Matt has a good narrative. The parts about project direction should be more direct. Replace "should" with "will" or "must".
Jen has good notes. They are accompanied by sketches that are corresponding in idea and content. The format should be better starting now.
Dennis now has a clear direction. Start making! Be forceful in your attitude towards the towns proposal. It needs serious help.
I'm sure everyone else will have pages posted by the end of class today.
Robert Cody
Monday, February 1, 2010
New High School Proposal
A REASON FOR CHANGE
Sustainability:
Why invest so much money into a giant new high school that only serves for one purpose and only accommodates roughly 8% of the townships population? A school can already provide the proper spaces and functions for an entire community to occupy. As a planner one should search for a solution that opens opportunities for a vast range of activities and community interaction. This will make the "new school" far more usable and its functions can serve an entire community year round. Why have just a high school when its clearly already offering so much more?
Education:
Youngsters can learn so much more from our senior citizens. They are wise and both parties can benefit when incorporating their existence. I feel that it is also good for seniors to be around the youth. Maybe its something about the activities that can lift their spirits and keep them active as well (almost therapeutic in some form). This idea of interaction is what a community really needs to be a called a "community".
Location:
Thompson park is the largest park in Middlesex County, NJ. Unfortunately, I feel that the park is greatly under used and has so much more to offer our community. A park is a perfect zone to bring together this type of interaction and activity. Also the site of the park conveniently sits in the heart of the town. It is the zone where the two opposite sides of town meet (reason why the high school was built in that area). I feel that using the park as my site for a community center and new school will bring more use to the park and the site offers a lot more for the community to use.
PUBLIC CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
ORANGE - Possible opportunity for public circulation and building division zones
DIVISION and ZONING DIAGRAM
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RED - community and school athletic center and flex spaces
YELLOW - Private for High School use only
BLUE - Senior offices and Public Auditorium
My intent is to divided the school plan into 3 separate zones on ground level, leaving private areas for the school to use and others for the school and community to share. This is a 3 story building so most of the class rooms can be on the second and third level (still providing enough space for a fully functioning high school.)
Sustainability:
Why invest so much money into a giant new high school that only serves for one purpose and only accommodates roughly 8% of the townships population? A school can already provide the proper spaces and functions for an entire community to occupy. As a planner one should search for a solution that opens opportunities for a vast range of activities and community interaction. This will make the "new school" far more usable and its functions can serve an entire community year round. Why have just a high school when its clearly already offering so much more?
Education:
Youngsters can learn so much more from our senior citizens. They are wise and both parties can benefit when incorporating their existence. I feel that it is also good for seniors to be around the youth. Maybe its something about the activities that can lift their spirits and keep them active as well (almost therapeutic in some form). This idea of interaction is what a community really needs to be a called a "community".
Location:
Thompson park is the largest park in Middlesex County, NJ. Unfortunately, I feel that the park is greatly under used and has so much more to offer our community. A park is a perfect zone to bring together this type of interaction and activity. Also the site of the park conveniently sits in the heart of the town. It is the zone where the two opposite sides of town meet (reason why the high school was built in that area). I feel that using the park as my site for a community center and new school will bring more use to the park and the site offers a lot more for the community to use.
PUBLIC CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
ORANGE - Possible opportunity for public circulation and building division zones
DIVISION and ZONING DIAGRAM
.
RED - community and school athletic center and flex spaces
YELLOW - Private for High School use only
BLUE - Senior offices and Public Auditorium
My intent is to divided the school plan into 3 separate zones on ground level, leaving private areas for the school to use and others for the school and community to share. This is a 3 story building so most of the class rooms can be on the second and third level (still providing enough space for a fully functioning high school.)
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