HEPHAESTUS
By Media Duqman
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ARC30003-Architectural Communication 2
Studio leader: Nadia Anam
Media Duqman (103944392)
Published by Swinburne University of Technology, School of Design, 2023. Printed in Melbourne by Your name.
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ii iii Contents Part A: Ideation 1 Introduction 2 Scenario 3 Allegory 4 References 5 Story Timline 9 Weekly question 10 Experimentation 11 Experiment 01 11 Experiment 02 13 Final experiment 15 Part B: Design 17 Situating the Design 21 Attaching the Design 22 Part C: Communication 23 Part D: Conclusions 27
Part A: Ideation
Introduction
About Me
I graduated in 2021 with an advanced diploma in building design. This is my second and this is my last year of studying Bachelor of architecture. The most thing I like about architecture is that there are no limits and always learning new things. Designing sustainable buildings contributes greatly to society in controlling climate change and global warming.
Education
• Graduated from Certificate IIV Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Graduated from Advanced Diploma of Architecture
• Last year of Bachelor of Architecture
What do I need to learn?
• Improve my graphic design skills
• Get better understanding of how the mechanical system works
• Improve the my drawings highraky
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Scenario
The Greek god Hephaestus, also known as Vulcan, was the god of fire, metalworking, and crafts. Hephaestus was an excellent example of how beauty and bad looks can be combined since he had both negative and positive physical attributes.
All Greek mythologies had strong bodies and attractive faces. Born on Mount Olympus with a deformity, he was physically unattractive and was born with bulging eyes, bulging ears, a scarred face, and twisted and scarred limbs. His mother refused to accept him because he was physically unattractive. As a result of these physical characteristics, he was often mocked and ridiculed by other gods.
Furthermore, Hephaestus was known for his exceptional artistic ability and intelligence. Known as the god of metalwork, he was the most skilled blacksmith among the gods. Due to his ability to design powerful and movable machines, he has been highly regarded throughout history.
Despite his physical appearance, Hephaestus was highly respected for his skills and intelligence. He was able to overcome his physical limitations and use his talents to create beautiful and valuable objects that were highly sought after. In this way, he showed that beauty and talent can come from unexpected places, and that true value lies in one’s abilities and character rather than in one’s appearance.
Allegory
Hephaestus’s story teaches us to recognize and evaluate people based on their abilities and character, rather than just their appearance, and to embrace our differences to achieve success. The story of Hephaestus teaches us a valuable lesson about the true worth of a person. Despite his physical deformity, Hephaestus was highly respected for his skill and intelligence, proving that appearance is not the measure of a person’s value. His success in overcoming adversity and using his talents is commendable, as he was able to create beautiful and valuable items despite being banished among other gods. Hephaestus’s story highlights the importance of embracing differences and using our unique abilities to succeed. Instead of trying to blend in with the other gods, he embraced his unique abilities and used them to his advantage.
References:
Greek Stories about Hephaestus-The Revenge of Hephaestus on Hera. (2019). Greek-Gods.info. https://www.greek-gods. info/greek-gods/hephaestus/myths/hephaestus-revenge/
Hephaestus in Greek Mythology. (2019). Greek Legends and Myths. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/ hephaestus.html
GreekMythology.com. (2018, March 13). Hephaestus - Greek Mythology. Greekmythology.com; GreekMythology.com. https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hephaestus/hephaestus.html
The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2018). Hephaestus Definition & Mythology. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https:// www.britannica.com/topic/Hephaestus
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References
Duqman, M. (2023). Bad looks baby, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Mount Olympus place, mother giving birth and refusing and pushing the child because he is bad looking and unattractive, the child is on the ground and crying, high detailed]
Duqman, M. (2023). Mother’s refusal, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: full body picture, Greek mythology, refused, woman pushing child, attractive faces and body, mocked, ridiculed, people don’t like him and turn away from him]
Duqman, M. (2023). God of fire, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus_Greek_ mythology_the_god_of_fire_hammer_automat]
Duqman, M. (2023). A strong and intelligent man, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: full body picture, Greek mythology, refuse, unloved from his mother, attractive faces and body, mocked, ridiculed]
Duqman, M. (2023). A rejected and hated man, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus sad and frustrated, other geek gods in the back laying and refusing him, full body]
Duqman, M. (2023). Hephaestus face with scares, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus, twisted and scarred, beauty, bad looking, exceptional craftsmanship, physically unattractive, twisted and scarred]
Duqman, M. (2023). The sad side of Hephaestus, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: Hephaestus_god_of_fire_ physically_weak_or_lame_intelligen]
Duqman, M. (2023). Hephaestus face with many scars, MidJourney generated image, [keywords: person, long hair, deformities and scars, face with twisted and scarred, bad looking, forsaken, intelligent, physically unattractive]
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By researching pictures of Hephaestus allergy. As a result of my research on Google, I gained a better understanding of the characters and how the story was filmed by the artists, which helped me create the Midjorney images and write the code.
Feuerbach, A. (1875). Academy of Fine Arts Vienna [Review of Academy of Fine Arts Vienna].
van Dyck, A. (1632). Thetis Receiving the Weapons of Achilles from Hephaestus [Review of Thetis Receiving the Weapons of Achilles from Hephaestus].
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Velázquez, D. (1660). The Forge of Vulcan (C. QUARTERMAIN, Ed.) [Review of The Forge of Vulcan].
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Madeleine. (2019). Greek God of Fire [Hephaestus Greek God of Fire].
W. (1918). In the Forge of Vulcan [Review of In the Forge of Vulcan].
Paul Rubens., P. (1635). Vulcan Presenting the Arms of Achilles to Thetis [Review of Vulcan Presenting the Arms of Achilles to Thetis].
Story Timline Weekly questions
Architecture is undoubtedly a form of visual art, and like any form of art, good architecture should effectively tell a story. Every building has a unique history that may influence how people perceive how they can live. There are many ways to communicate the story in architecture which is through materials, aesthetics and context and these could convey the meaning and ideas of each building’s hidden story. However, some buildings are purely functional and follow the “form follow function” and their design is driven solely by practical considerations.
AI as a language model cannot replace the human role (architect). Architects will play a critical role in the design process, providing creative input and critical thinking. However, it is a tool to help architects to focus on creativity, exploring more design and construction options, and high-level tasks to design sustainable and innovative buildings by providing analysis of building performance, design assistance, customization, automation and other collaboration tools
How do you think AI will change your architectural design process?
AI is expected to make a big difference in the architecture design process by providing architects with a high range of resources and tools that could help them work more efficiently and create more innovative and sustainable buildings. Also, AI could help architects to explore new design options and increase building performance. These assistants would lead to a more simplest design process and more sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings.
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