I would like to call these works of art... blob 2 through 6
Here are more clay models. I'm trying to work on the not-so-literal architecture process and look forward to models 7 through ...20? Can't wait until tomorrow.
Matt, The result is very interesting. Definitely the clay is the right approach for your project due the organic entry of it. This exercise is giving you the ability to not get set in something but to be open to variations (something to considerer for myself) The process I think is very valuable! Gus
Matt, I think Ted's comment about using your fingers to shape the roof and rid yourself of the tools is a great idea. It might give you more freedom. (This coming from the straight fwd. literal person!) I look forward to your next models. Push it!!! We'll tawk (talk) more when you post next!
This is awesome how you are open to the juror’s and suggestion to model this in clay. Your shapes lend to this very well. It looks like the clay is to "thick" to get your slender shapes as you have been showing them, but I look forward to see how it helps you discover how the roof and other larger elements on the sides interact. I for one really like your tall slender shapes in the front of the building.
The clay modeling is cool! It's a quick method to study what you would like to address, the facade, the roof, the corner or the street. The first image from the bottom of this post seems to be more amorphous, kind of like when the T-1000 is being exterminated in Terminator-II. The third model more about the corner and anchoring, the sixth image resembles your parti. The wall recessing, therefore creating a feeling of embracing. I visited Berlin a few years ago and I recall seeing a building that used +/- the same language you used on your final intensive critique. That building in Berlin is of the Mexican embassy by Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon, look fo this on the web: http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/photos.cfm?ID=s0013836
I think Ted brought up a good point on the previous post when he said you are still addressing the street facade. It seems like in order to experience the "Apple store" you have to go outside, what is the interior like? Vito Acconci created a floating project called "Mur island" where the island is a dome, then morphing to a bowl and back to dome. The typology is not applicable to your project, but the metaphor could be interesting, especially how you travel the interior of the building. Acconci's website is:www.acconci.com - also, if you have "Architecture Now" 3 by Phillip Jodidio he has this illustrated. The image you have on your blog of Serra's work with the teenager interacting with the wall is quite powerful. Are you planning to create interaction with the vertical walls/ribs?
HA! Thanks y'all for the comments and I look forward to the next time we can tawk as well. Studio seems so long ago after spending a week in the office. Can't wait to see everyone again in January!
These are great. Tailoring the roof based on the facade is a secure starting point, and brought about a bit of success. Try three or four that don't rely so heavily on the facade. What happens if you stick a bunch of coffee stirers into the clay and give it some hair? What if you pinched a series of flat spires onthe roof? For no, consider it a plane with something on it. We might go back to integrating it into the facade, but for now I want you to stretch it further.
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Matt,
The result is very interesting. Definitely the clay is the right approach for your project due the organic entry of it. This exercise is giving you the ability to not get set in something but to be open to variations (something to considerer for myself)
The process I think is very valuable!
Gus
Matt,
I think Ted's comment about using your fingers to shape the roof and rid yourself of the tools is a great idea. It might give you more freedom. (This coming from the straight fwd. literal person!) I look forward to your next models. Push it!!! We'll tawk (talk) more when you post next!
Hey Matt,
This is awesome how you are open to the juror’s and suggestion to model this in clay. Your shapes lend to this very well. It looks like the clay is to "thick" to get your slender shapes as you have been showing them, but I look forward to see how it helps you discover how the roof and other larger elements on the sides interact. I for one really like your tall slender shapes in the front of the building.
Stay in the mud!
David
Matt!
Forgive me if I recall gumby when I see your clay archi-mation!
No seriously I think you are on the right track for form finding. Bravo!
Matt,
The clay modeling is cool! It's a quick method to study what you would like to address, the facade, the roof, the corner or the street. The first image from the bottom of this post seems to be more amorphous, kind of like when the T-1000 is being exterminated in Terminator-II. The third model more about the corner and anchoring, the sixth image resembles your parti. The wall recessing, therefore creating a feeling of embracing.
I visited Berlin a few years ago and I recall seeing a building that used +/- the same language you used on your final intensive critique. That building in Berlin is of the Mexican embassy by Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon, look fo this on the web: http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/photos.cfm?ID=s0013836
I think Ted brought up a good point on the previous post when he said you are still addressing the street facade. It seems like in order to experience the "Apple store" you have to go outside, what is the interior like? Vito Acconci created a floating project called "Mur island" where the island is a dome, then morphing to a bowl and back to dome. The typology is not applicable to your project, but the metaphor could be interesting, especially how you travel the interior of the building. Acconci's website is:www.acconci.com - also, if you have "Architecture Now" 3 by Phillip Jodidio he has this illustrated. The image you have on your blog of Serra's work with the teenager interacting with the wall is quite powerful. Are you planning to create interaction with the vertical walls/ribs?
HA! Thanks y'all for the comments and I look forward to the next time we can tawk as well. Studio seems so long ago after spending a week in the office. Can't wait to see everyone again in January!
Matt,
These are great. Tailoring the roof based on the facade is a secure starting point, and brought about a bit of success. Try three or four that don't rely so heavily on the facade. What happens if you stick a bunch of coffee stirers into the clay and give it some hair? What if you pinched a series of flat spires onthe roof? For no, consider it a plane with something on it. We might go back to integrating it into the facade, but for now I want you to stretch it further.
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