Existing Building Studies
Through the study of existing buildings, lessons learned in both spatial uses and computer drafting lead to a understanding of the space in a new way. 3018 Floyd Avenue, a row house in the Museum District of Richmond, Virginia was examined as a dwelling unit for three people and a dog, Sadie. An axonometric drawing accompanied by a plan and section are used as devices to examine the use of spaces in two regions of the house -- the front of the house and the first floor. A further examination to how the house works in a system of similar houses reveals how the houses are repeated in plan but greatly varies in facade. The elevations of the downtown mall in Charlottesville, Virginia examined the distribution of different commercial entities along a urban strip. The heights and vernacular were later used to influence design moves in later projects.
University Hall at the Univeristy of Virginia, examined in its final years before being demolished, was modeled in Rhino 6 and rendered using V-Ray. Written about by UVAToday and the School of Architecture in further detail, the works were produced as a way to shape a new era for the project – one of a digital reality. The focus of the project was significantly influenced by the interior as its details carried much of the spirit of the building during its consturction and early life. Using the original blueprints and some photos of the building taken during a site visit, a computer model of the arena in University Hall was formed by recreating three dimensional geometries of the space (down to the seat number). After the model’s construction, V-Ray was used to understand the material and lighting components of the space.
Jorge Pizarro | Anthony Averbeck | Earl Mark