hero + detail shot

Emerging from the contrasting white plains, the architecture I have modelled draws upon a series of acute angles, sharp connections and a mix of solid and  transparent materials to induce a sense of fluidity. The Hero Shot captures the extent of the architecture; its focus on unity while also defining distinctive spaces. The detail shot examines material and the capabilities of contrasting materials in terms of appearence and strength: solid/ fragile and opaque/transparent, to achieve an overall harmony amongst one another. 

More Photos:

final sketchup model + 2d sections

Materials: Tinted Glass, Safety Glass, Textured Concrete 

Link to Sketchup Model in 3D Warehouse: 

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/6645c389-cc02-42c1-a98a-b8ca40ebac3a/Harmonious-Obscure

development of stair 2

Along with the changes made to my initial design of the first set of stairs, I decided to adjust my secondary stairs to better accomodate the alignment and features of the architecture. 

Initial design of stairs:

Improved design of stairs:

To complete and support these stairs, I added a balustrade. 

Rendering in Lumion 

development of stair 1

Initial Design

Improved Design

After experimenting with the design of the stair within its context, I realised that the entire stair appeared incoherent and rather irregular: diminishing the appearance of the building. To enhance the uniformity of the stair, I duplicated the lower three treads to create a sense of clarity and clean feel.  

To complete the stairs, I added a balustrade which connects to the surrounding architecture through glass panels. 

Rendering in Lumion

3 animations of sketchup model

The following videos show sectional perspectives of my improved Sketchup Model

application of textures to sketchup model

Images showcasing Off White Table and Bernabeifreeman Lights in the gallery space. 

Animation of Textures applied to the architecture: 

36 textures

18 sketches + 3 words

1. Obscure + Harmonious 

2. Obscure + Illuminate

3. Obscure + Perspective

4. Diffuse + Harmonious 

5. Diffuse + Illuminate

6. Diffuse + Perspective

7. Polarity + Harmonious

8. Polarity + Illuminate

9. Polarity + Perspective

10. Harmonious + Obscure

11. Illuminate + Obscure

12. Perspective + Obscure

13. Harmonious +Diffuse

14. Illuminate + Diffuse 

15. Perspective + Diffuse

16. Harmonious + Polarity

17. Illuminate + Polarity

18. Perspective + Polarity

Client 1: Off White 

Polarity - Diffuse - Obscure 

Client 2: Bernabeifreeman

Perspective - Illuminate - Harmonious 

Client 3: Auto Fabrica

Synthesis - Execute - Prominent