Week 10 and Final Submission Items

100 Word Statement

 'Deliberation'

Through both physical and digital mediums, a space's inherent constraints can be explored and utilised to create exciting, dynamic environments. 'Deliberation' acts to explore this, guiding viewers through my journey as I explored the re-casting of spaces, predominantly through the redesign of a bedroom. 

Illustrating this, the impact of orientation was communicated as I looked to more effectively utilise the changing personality of light throughout the day, better catering to the individual needs of a "client". Additionally, through a clerestory, refracted light can further be harnessed for its innate calmness, fitting for a place of relaxation when compared to direct exposure.

As such, 'Deliberation' conveys the journey in redesigning a space to harness its innate potential for richness.

 

Collage of Best 10 Images

 

STL and Illustrator Files

 Some screenshots taken using Microsoft Print 3D of my initials ready for printing

 

Lazer cut template from other task completed using Fusion360

 

3 Minute Presentation

Script:

Deliberation guides the viewer through the process of redesigning a simple domestic space into something much more exciting and dynamic. It aims to communicate the process of design, exploring how the needs of a client can be not only met, but expanded upon to create beautiful architecture. This was ultimately achieved through an integration of digital and physical modelling, as I learnt how to truly harness the potential of a space.

To communicate the initial persona of the bedroom, measurements were taken and a paper model was developed. This allowed me to observe the existing interplay of light and space in the room, and how it interacted with its context. ! I did however note that due to the 1:50 scale, the paper was unable to support its weight, and as such for future first models, a smaller scale will be used. ! Despite this, this initial model still achieved its aim to document the basic identity of the bedroom.

From here, a more developed cardboard model was created, slightly scaled up to capture more detail in the room, such as furnishings. This really illustrated the current positives in the room, and also highlighted its inherent shortcomings, such as featuring too much direct light. I also learnt that leaving one wall open and instead covering the roof allowed for experimenting with internal lighting conditions.

To be able enrich this aforementioned space, I then began researching notions around the deliberate use of light. This can be seen in the Berlin Jewish Museum, where this concept creates a powerful effect. I researched ways to utilise this technique in the bedroom, an example of which being clerestories.

 In order to better communicate my ideas through physical mediums, I also explored various modelling techniques. For example, I overcame my initial skepticism about paper for the use of modelling when i explored its capacity for more intricate shapes and structures, such as x form spans.

Digital modelling enables a much more flexible and adaptable communicative medium. It allows for a client to visualise their end product, including texture, shadow and multiple rendering options. Feedback can also be quickly implemented using these digital models. Applications such as fusion360 also have the ability to highlight potential physical limitations in the design, such as when shelling failed in the left-hand model.

This research informed the end decisions in the recasting of the existing bedroom. For example, to add a sense of refracted, deliberate light, I chose to implement a clerestory spanning the center of the room. 

Having completed a site analysis which incorporated a review of the optimal solar orientation, the room layout has been rearranged to gain a northern aspect for the balcony. This better reflects the diurnal habits of the client, who prefers the filtered qualities of afternoon sunlight over harsh morning light.

A further development of my modelling process featured the addition of rendered material selection to give the client greater insight into the end product.

In summary, Deliberation captures my journey through the physical and digital design process and how I have learnt to explore and communicate my ideas through these mediums.

 

Week 5 Onwards

Week 5 and Onward

The Post Covid Era

 

Week 5 - Paper and Cardboard Models

First I took some measurements of my room and started to plan the layout of my model:

During this planning process I also came up with a few key ideas for my design. I decided to leave the top of my room open to better allow for the interior layout to be displayed, (and for easier internal access).

These were then converted via a 1:50 scale, from which a rough paper model was constructed:

 

Following this, to experiment with different materials, I then used cardboard for the same model. I decided to scale it up to 1:40, which allowed for a bit more working room in the model for details such as the bed and bookshelf. I have now realised that this was perhaps a poor choice of scale, as it swayed away from conventional standards.

I found cardboard to be far easier to construct with, due to it being more rigid, and it having the ability to be half cut to create sturdier folds.

Folding Task:
While experimenting with the capabilities of paper as a means to communicate design(s), I came across the technique called 'X-form spans'. Although I didn't end up using it in my bedroom, interestingly, I did use this style of construct in aspects of my ARCH1101 school, another subject I am doing this trimester.




Despite using cardboard for my later redesign of my bedroom, I feel that this exercise in particular really conveyed to me the potential of paper as a modelling medium. With more practise, I can easily see how I would end up preferring paper for creating more complex shapes, as opposed to cardboard which I prefer at the moment due to its simplicity and innate rigidity.



Week 5 - Modelling in Fusion 360
Design for an abstract entryway into my house. Illustrator file uploaded to moodle.

 

  

In a later week, this was then transformed into a 3d model using paper:





And was additionally rendered with 3 material finishes:

This modern, industrial finish was inspired by my affiliation with modern design. Although rather minimal, I find this aesthetic rather pleasing. I do however think that if this was the real entryway to a house, more intricate colour blocking would be required to add a more detailed finish.

An adaption of the above scheme, I tried to incorporate a more blue theme. Blue is my favourite colour, so this was my attempt to find a design which worked a rich blue in as a standout tone.

With the name Huon, Huon Pine has always been an interesting material and one that I would like to work with. This design's pine block on the right reflected this and act as the focal point, with the different tones of mahogany, oak and a black slab contrasting it to further attract one's gaze.

Week 7

Initials task:

Initially i had decided to go with a non-shelled model for this task. I found that despite my best efforts to create a shape using the shell tool, the style of my initials worked better using the below format.

 Upon consultation with Ellen however, I redesigned my shapes and came up with the below design (which successfully used the shell tool).

 

 

 


I added a brushed steel and blue anodised aluminium finish to the product. Matte black plastic was added to the interior to add to the sleek colour scheme. I feel this modern appearance reflects my own style, which is typically minimal and (attempts to be) refined.

Revisiting the bedroom model and its lighting:

Below is my redone model of my bedroom. This was done at 1:50. I chose to use cardboard again, however a kind more rigid and workable than in prior models.

Lighting was experimented with in a multitude of ways in this revised model, which looked to improve my bedroom setting. First, a clerestory/skylight was added, show below.

This lowered portion of roof is attached to the ceiling on 2 sides. The remaining two sides were extended outwards (left and right on the above images) to add a sense of calmness to the space through the resultant refracted light.

Additionally, the new model of the room has been oriented differently, with the balcony double doors now facing the north to utilise the afternoon sun, and the primary windows now facing the east. I find that I prefer to use this balcony as a relaxing space in the afternoon already, so this changed setting is better suited to my personal habits.

Mid afternoon lighting conditions

In this model I also added in the scaled figure, standing at 175cm and scaled down to 1:50 like the rest of the model. I did however learn that a more slender figure frame would have been beneficial, as it wouldn't have obscured the shots as much.

Below are some more images capturing the interplay of light in the space, and a video showing the effects of the new clerestory:

Early morning lighting

Lighting at around my typical wake-up time; mid morning

Impact of the new clerestory

 Photoshopping the room:

A rendition of the room with earthy tones contrasting with cream finishes. I think this would be the ideal finish to my room, as it matches nicely with my house's leafy context.

A more muted scheme for the bedroom using an earlier model. I tried to keep the natural shape of the paper to provide a different aesthetic. This proved to be quite a challenge, however helped to display the nature of my early paper model and its shortcomings.

This theme utilises a colour palette inspired by those seen in modern beach houses. Although not fitting with my rooms current context, I can easily see this rendition transferring nicely to a coastal setting, hyperbolised in the above image.

 

Week 2

Week 2: Infographics and Further Site Observation
25/02

In Studio:

This week we were tasked to visually represent given data sets about students at UNSW. The given data set i was assigned was "Students in Faculties," as given below.

We came up with these 3 words to describe this set of data:

 diverse, education, competitive

We then took these 3 words and found an image to encapsulate them. This was then visualised using adobe capture:

On Site:

Studying design elements and principles:

We were tasked with finding examples of deliberate use of these design elements on our site:

Lines

Shape / Contrast

Direction of lines / Space

Repetition of pattern / Alignment

Size/scale / proximity / balance 

Colour / Texture

Here are a few colour swatches I enjoyed from the above images:






We then had to find 20 of the below built environment terms:

Below are my favourite images from that task:

Tree Canopy / Building skin / cast concrete

Ornament / Balustrade

Structural element and Green space / Tree canopy

Public space / Pathway / Pedestrian desire line / Street furniture