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2012 ARCH 1412 Project 3eFrom TTU College of ArchitectureInstructors: Josh Nason // Chris Taylor (coordinator)
PROJECT 3e - Transitions
Date Due: 17 April 2012
1. LINE: Conditional TransitionsExamine the spatial character of your model and jig. Digest the logic of tectonic assemblage and stereotomic territories. Analyze the relationships of solid and void, model and jig, figure and ground. Consider volumes of space as solid and void. Remember that the spaces defined by the physical elements of your model are crucial elements of a spatial system. They should never be considered secondary to the more overt physical elements that clarify their edge conditions. The primary goal of this step is to continue the methods of seeing and development used in past work to test and further develop the spaces within the model. Remember to keep your model positioned in its primary orientation throughout this assignment. On two pieces of opaque white paper construct one vertical section (11" x 17") and a plan section (11" x 11”) that cut through a specific quality exemplifying moment in the expanded catalyst of your project. This “moment” is a specific space evident in and prominent within the expanded catalyst. It is bordered (and therefore defined) by physical elements within the model, but itself is void and interstitial in nature. Ensure that both section drawings cut through the datum. Select the location of these sections well so they focus on and cut through a conditional spatial transition that bridges the datum and establishes the vocabulary being explored and developed in the project. Use line weights (at least 3) to communicate hierarchy and depth and to clearly demarcate the limits of several prominent spaces and the solid elements that define those spaces. The project will contain more than one volume and they should be legible through precise use of line weight. Seek to test and understand the relationships between solid and void. Use ink wash to indicate the primary, specific spatial moment that is being explored as the conditional transition as described above. This spatial moment needs to be common to both drawings. The limits of the spatial area described in the wash must be clear and created by the tectonic and volumetric elements giving it edge. Develop these elements to insure they define and mark the space the wash captures. Remember the following rules and guidelines:
The drawings must be ready to pin-up and present at the beginning of class. In the Summary field on each upload create a caption that includes your name, 2012 ARCH 1412, Project # and include the following Category tags: [[Category:2012 ARCH 1412 Project 3e1]] [[Category:2012 ARCH 1412]]
2. LINE: Volumetric TransitionsDigest the three dimensional implications of your project as developed in the sections from the last step. Seek to understand the volumetric implications and interconnections within the project. Seek legibility from multiple points of view. On one piece of 24" wide x 36" tall opaque white drawing paper construct a new X-Ray 45 degree axonometric drawing of your composition at the scale of 1” = 1” centered on the sheet vertically. Draw in pencil and use at least three line weights paying careful attention to profile lines between objects separated in space. Like an X-Ray this drawing should be constructed in a way where one can see through the elements it contains. In this way relationships within the composition as a whole become legible. Particular care should be taken with line weight to maintain clarity in the spatial position of elements, for example profile lines become much more important in X-Ray drawings. Define the territorial limits of the range of spaces in the model and sections. Make boundaries of these spaces legible. Identify the key transitional space highlighted in the section drawings with ink wash. Use wash to emphasize the space in the axonometric; this clearly shows the space in 3-dimensions. Do not wash the entire volume as it will then flatten to be read as a shape alone and not a volume. Select key edges to the volume and apply the wash as a ribbon across those edges. The edges should clearly define the horizontal and vertical limits of the transitional volume. Only add wash to this one volume in order to emphasize its hierarchical importance as well as its ability to establish the project’s essential vocabulary. As always, use this drawing to edit, refine and project your project in an iterative manner. Use this drawing to learn about your project. Use this project to project your project. Consider line weights when demarcating the planar and linear elements that give edge to your emphasized volume. Draw these elements carefully and clearly expressing their specific character, qualities and relationships. However, do not draw them in such a manner that would obfuscate the washed volume and its vitality.
The drawings must be ready to pin-up and present at the beginning of class. In the Summary field on each upload create a caption that includes your name, 2012 ARCH 1412, Project # and include the following Category tags: [[Category:2012 ARCH 1412 Project 3e2]] [[Category:2012 ARCH 1412]]
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