RENEWAL.

ARCHITECTURE

CONTENTS

STEREOTOMIC OBJECT

Forms based on the stereotomic language of architecture, by definition, have more mass than void. My stereotomic object was built up in layers to appear as though it is truly a subtractive form. The areas that were voided had the intention of showing the beauty in simplicity. That is the main reason every form that was subtracted was a rectangular prism. The interconnected areas were created with the purpose to show how simple things can look on the surface but how complicated they can be on the inside.

TECTONIC OBJECT

In this instance, there is clearly more voided space than there is mass. This is an excellent example to show how Simple things can quickly become more complex. When it came to the first model it became apparent that there was Opportunity for a more balanced feel. Unlike the stereotomic object, which was focused on light, the tectonic object used lots of shadows. Instead of having many small passages to guide light, other voids were held up by supports related to the tunnels. Since this relationship was inversed, the light/ shadow relationship was as well.

SHELTER FROM APATHY

Lots of times, students especially, are swept away and role along with the flow of life without much thought at all. I wanted to create a space where people can reflect upon themselves and what is going on around them. Each one of these spaces represents a different emotion in the form of a reflection pod. Each one is a different size and color in an attempt to evoke a specific response that is different from the way it would otherwise be perceived. Putting a literal lens on life to hopefully open the eyes of the occupant in terms of the rest of their day-to-day life.

The perception of color has an influence on emotions in all situations. For instance, if someone is wearing glasses that are tinted blue, they will perceive their surroundings to be more gloomy or cold feeling. One can also think about the phrase “seeing red” which refers to someone being extremely upset or angry, they exaggerate it by saying they literally see the color red.

BESSEMER REVIVAL

Objective: to create a platform for the people of Bessemer to use to share their history and add collective current events.

The people of Bessemer Colorado went through it all. They experienced their lives end on multiple occasions including anything from massacres to flooding. They are strong and fought for their rights and their land even when they were threatened and taken advantage of. They may be strong but they are a healing community and it is apparent from the desolate feel of its surroundings.

REVIVING HOPE AND LIFE

The lily pad was used as a figurative and literal means to convey life and resilience for the community. The structure is “floating” on these lily pads. Throughout their tough history and suppression they are rising above and improving the means of their past. Here they can congregate to celebrate or simply socialize as well as display local art and news. They have a place that is theirs and they get to show it.

Ivy is used to signify faith, loyalty and dedication. The people of Bessemer are very loyal to one another. Their past banded them together and they were stronger because of it. The ivy here grows on everything in reminder of their fight and the ability to face adversity alongside one another.

RiNo RESTORATION

GYM

LAUNDRY

ROOM 14

GARDENER’S BEDROOM

THE THINKERS

RiNo Art District is being revamped on many different levels. There has been an increasing presence of art and a new vibrancy to the area. On this specific site art can be seen in almost every direction, yet, the site feels dead. It is empty and there is no vegetation that is truly living. Introducing the smith and the gardener is in the attempt to solve this issue.

The gardeners’ purpose is to introduce new life to an area that is potentially dying. They will help this area come alive and thrive the way the surrounding area is. They will coexist with the smiths to filter out some of the toxins that they create in their process of smithing.

The smiths serve the purpose of making tools. Throughout their process they create pollutants but the gardeners are working to combat that at the same time.

The idea that the two thinkers seem to be polar opposites makes one think about how they would interact with one another and how that interaction challenges the design of spaces that one, the other, or both occupy.