Exp 2 Final Submission!

Experiment 2 Submission post

The Aggregated Axonometric I chose to work with was:

The three detailed textures I chose to place on the model were:



Here are the first three images of my monuments and the interaction between them and my created landscape:

The last two pictures are close-ups of each monument and with each there is a passage provided explaining my concepts:

Mies van der Rohe

For the monument in recognition of Mies van der Rohe the key concept behind my regime was that details can be monumental. I combined this idea with my own interpretation of his architectural style (specifically his larger works, IBM Plaza for example). I created a large vertical work of multiple columns which are not only detailed by a complex texture but also a external interweaving skeleton of thin rods. This heavily stylized physical representation of his work is how I chose to engage with Mies van der Rohe on an architectural level.

Remment Koolhaas

For the second monument I chose to create it drawing inspiration from monumental architecture in the past and focusing on how Rem used exterior shapes to relate to interior spaces. I experimented with the boundaries between the interior and exterior and how certain shapes can emphasise or dissolve this border. It is through this that I finalized on this design.

Links for models:

Meeting place: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=e7697989d80f4acad4698c31afc78564&prevstart=0
Remment Koolhaas Monument:http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=eea154c867f6d398d4698c31afc78564&prevstart=0
*Due to crashes and other complications I'm still unable to recover my Mies van der Rohe monument or the staircase I created. Please let me know if this is unacceptable and I will try to fix it.
Mediafire link is here: http://mediafiredownload.org/1423-1dgghah.c/!230/

High Res Textures

From my 36 textures I then chose three to redo in a higher resolution for better results.

Textures!

36 textures ranging from Light to dark gradient.

3 Aggregated Axo's

Here are the combination Axonometrics.

Axonometrics!

Rem Koolhaas

Integrity of form.

A sense of vertical hierachy to enhance the building complex

Simplicity is complexity

Form doesn't follow concept.

Using materials to relate to surrounding environment. 

Unique exterior shapes to relate to interior spaces.

 Mies Van Der Rohe

Architecture is not the structure, it's the space the structure creates. 

Extreme clarity and simplicity to achieve a sense of flow.

Creating balance with seemingly unbalanced forms.

Details can be monumental.

Reflect the ideas on the building in an abstract way.

The skin of the building can define interior space.