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FINALE - The PORTFOLIO

THE FINALE

Week 12

It has been a long and wonderful course. You have created a number of works that demonstrate a solid understanding of architecture. Now it is time to review your assignments and choose one to finalize. 

Conceptual

The end is near and now you must bring one of your assignments to a level of quality and sophistication that it is worthy of a place in your portfolio. You should use one of your pieces as an anchor piece and further develop other aspects of the architectural idea. I recommend that you tackle this as a "set" of drawings that tells a story of history, structure, material, proportion, scale and drama. Use Light and Color. The Layout of the drawings should also be carefully considered as a work of art in and of itself.

ASSIGNMENT

The PORTFOLIO PIECE

Practical

·          * Create a Series of Drawings that work together as a whole to communicate a complete architectural idea.

·          Create a set (3-5) gallery quality drawings depicting a place (real or imagined) 

           * Fully rendered and in COLOR with supporting PLANS, SECTIONS, ELEVATIONS and DETAILS 

Put together a STRATEGY that outlines a clear ROAD MAP to what you intend to present as a final SET of images

         IMPORTANT: Please bring sketches of your idea next class Thursday Dec. 10 for approval and feedback

     

The World's Fair - FANTASY

THE FAIR

Week 11

Introduction to Fantasy Architecture and Exploration of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair

Slides of Architecture and Drawings that explore Turn of the Century Ideas of the Future and Technology

Student will create drawings of study and exploration that further examine the idea of the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair as an idea of travel and exotic wanderlust. Chose a location (Real or Imagined) and present it as a place of wonder.  Classic Vintage Travel posters have been a device that lures a viewer into a new and exciting world away from home. Expand upon the awe of architectural monument by showing me a particular view, detail or vista that truly represents your wonderful moment in architectural history (Real or Imagined)

Materials - 18" x 24" white paper,[Displayed VERTICAL] HB, 2B, 4B graphite pencils, kneaded eraser. Ink or Marker Optional
COLOR is encouraged. DIGITAL is also available to you but be sure to create a final piece that is exhibition gallery quality.

Conceptual

This week’s lecture revolved around the 1893 Columbia Exposition (1893 Chicago Worlds Fair) and offered what the worlds best might look like. Technology and Flair were the driving forces of this marvelous display of architecture, art and culture.

It is easy to see that this was a pivotal moment in american history and provides a number of muses to ponder. From electricity and light as a motivating idea or concepts of optimism or national pride to inspire the age. The Chicago World's Fair ignited a era with new thoughts on terra-forming, spray painting, materials, exhibits pavilions, transportation, eateries, aquariums. weapons, machinery and ships....to name a few.

Architecture can be born of an idea, a heritage, or a technology.

Consider the notion of travel and how people choose a destination. The dream vacation or themes of the "happiest place on earth" or the "adventure awaits" or where "history and culture meet.

ASSIGNMENT

The FAIR

Practical

·          * Create a Travel Poster

·          Create one (1) gallery quality drawing depicting a historical place of wonder (real or imagined) .

           * Fully rendered and in COLOR

The choice is yours but be VERY careful to feature ARCHITECTURE as your focal point.
These may appear to be easy to do.....don't be fooled....this will required a solid effort. 
This kind of image demands a very sincere effort towards scale, proportion, staging and tone.

         IMPORTANT: Please provide sketches of your idea before Wednesday Nov. 25 for approval and feedback

        (Include studies as well as plans or sections to further illustrate the complexities of your idea)
     

         Homework

         Complete:                               Assignment “FAIR”                                       1 drawing - rendered in color
  Research:                               Document a Famous City                           Select a city Europe, Asia or North America

                                                                                                                    (Assemble images and set the stage)

EXAMPLES: (REVIEW THESE SAMPLES CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE USE OF ARCHITECTURE) 

Babylon - The Towers - "MONUMENT"

THE TOWER

Week 10

Introduction to Ordering Principles of Architecture

Slides of Architecture and Drawings that explore Axis, Symmetry, Hierarchy, Rhythm, Repetition, Datum, and Transformation

Student will create 2 Towers that incorporates at least one ordering principle for each

Materials - 18" x 24" white paper,[Displayed VERTICAL] HB, 2B, 4B graphite pencils, kneaded eraser. Ink or Marker Optional

Conceptual

This week’s lecture will focus on the notions of Axis, Symmetry, Hierarchy, Rhythm, Repetition, Datum, and Transformation. While it is important to understand these concepts it is not necessary to feature all of them in single work of architecture. The purpose of the next few classes is to engage in the task of creating two towers. The reason in developing two is that it will allow for a very specific dialogue between the two structures and allow you to explore a wide variety of storytelling with your architecture.

Towers exist to provide a vantage point of lookout, perch to call out, nest to defend, spire to enlighten, cell to imprison, bell to ring, light to illuminate, beacon to warn, flag to wave, or any number of reasons that support the need of an ascending structure. Research and further understand the use and power of this type of architecture to fulfill an exhibition quality image worthy of portfolio presentation.

Architecture can be born of a story or evoke a story. The two towers from Lord of the Rings is just one set of towers. It speaks of an evil tower and a good tower that has become evil. Other stories of towers come from fairy tales that set a good kingdom against an evil kingdom. But in truth the expanse of tales can be derisive from any sort of conflict or dichotomy. Old + New, Ancient + Modern, Eroding + Constructing, Men + Women, Dwarf + Elf, Atop a Mountain + At the bottom of the Sea, or anything you can imagine that features a setting, a time, a muse or client, and a desire to tell a story with your architecture.

Consider the specific parts of a tower and craft an architecture that speaks of its foundation , it's structure, and it's spire. What materials and surface quality will it exhibit? What will it say to the people or history.

How does it meet the ground?

How does it ascend into the air?

How does it meet the sky?

How are these towers unique?
How are these towers similar?

ASSIGNMENT

The Two Towers

Practical

·          Create ten (10) sketch silhouette drawings before choosing a solid design for a Tower

·          Choose  three (3) of your early drawings to refine and explore possible directions for your Tower

·          Create one (1) gallery quality drawing depicting both Towers

        (Include studies as well as plans or sections to further illustrate the complexities of your Tower (Optional)

o    Consider Axis, Symmetry, Hierarchy, Rhythm, Repetition, and Transformation when exploring the notion of Tower

o   *  The Tower must have an entrance or altar (obvious or otherwise) and a lookout

o    Examine various towers to better understand form, structure, material, and articulation

o    Play with the notion of “Scale” by placing a human form somewhere in the drawing

o    Render light, shadow, pattern, and depth to highlight parts of your design

Homework

Complete:                               Assignment “Tower”                            1 drawing (including orthographic views) 
Research:                                Document a Famous City                           Select a city Europe or North America

    (Assemble images and set the stage)

EXAMPLES: