Acknowledgements
In the spirit of reconciliation the Griffith University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today
Table of Contents Acknowledgment…………………..........................02 Table of contents ……………................................03 Forward……….……………………………………...04 Axial Symmetry ..……………………………………05 Kahngle light ………………………………………..07 Natural light vs Artificial light usage ………………08 Bowl Rotation ……………………………………….09 Ddesign process for features models ……………..10 Rreferences …………………..................................12
This exhibition will showcase models, photographs, sketches highlighting the different techniques used by Louis Kahn that is used by different architectures. The installation design of the exhibitions will be based on his design in the Yale University Art Gallery in order to evoke emotions Kahn was trying to induce when provided with appropriate light, geometry, axial symmetry and shadow.
Artist Statement: Axial Symmetry
This piece is a collage that showcases the different types of materials that is used by Louis Kahn through special organisation and geometry. It includes different sketches and architectural buildings and design that Louis Kahn has been involved in throughout the years. Louis Kahn likes to use materials such as concrete and wood and uses it to accomplish contrast between the two.
The collage is designed to be rolled from one side to the other in order to create a seamless flow within and to create a geometrical shape as Kahn is Known for it.
Design Process: Axial Symmetry
Materials:
- Paper
- Glue
Artist Statement: Kahngle Light
This model is used to exhibit Kahns use of geometry and natural light in order to create a connection to the outside. The model is made up of two geometrical shapes, a rectangular prism as well as a cone. These shapes are used to create a dark area within the space as well as manipulating light. The cone has glass holes that will allow the natural light to shine directly through into one spot creating a singular spotlight.
Natural light vs Artificial light
Kahn explored bringing light into interiors in the most imaginative ways throughout his career. (M.Saleh Uddin). Kahn believed that light was not a just a functional aspect of architecture but that it also has a spiritual quality in order to create a sense of wonder for occupants of the buildings.
Kahn had used natural light to create dramatic effects, this technique was used in several of his buildings. He used skylights clerestory windows which allowed the natural light to enter his buildings allowing it to create a sense of spaciousness and openness. He was also well known for using light wells, which is an architectural feature that allows the natural light from outdoors to reach deep and dark interiors.
in addition to natural light, Kahn used artificial light. He would often conceal light sources behind walls or ceilings in order to diffuse the glow that would emerge from the walls of the building. Again he does this because he believes that light should be able to create a sense on drama and mystery and doing this, helps him to achieve that.
Overall, one of Kahn's key component for his architectural style was light. By being able to manipulate the way light enters and is distributed into his buildings, he is able to create spaces that are both functional and meaningful
Artist Statement: Bowl Rotation
Bowl Rotation is design to be a circular table. The use of paper mache was used intentionally portraying concrete depicting his use of materiality. The ‘x’ inside the table is made of wood in reference to his work done at the Phillips Exeter Academy Library (image below). In this project, Kahns recommendation was accepted in November 1965 as the committee was admired by Kahns
“sympathetic use of brick and his concern for natural light” (the Journal of the American Institute of architects, 2015)
Design Process: Kahngle Light
Materials:
- white cardboard
- Paper
- Glue stick
- Cutting board
- Stanley knife
- Super glue
- Light source
Use the white cardboard to cut out what is needed to for form a rectangular prism
With the top side of the prism, make sure to leave a hole in the middle in order for the light to shine through For the cone-like shape, you would need to cut out square shape of paper and roll into a shape of a cone making sure to a space at the top of of your cone and cut off excess paper in order to make it flat underneath
Once done, glue together your pieces and shine a light through the top
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Design Process: Bowl Rotation
Step one: mix together PVA glue and water in a 1:2 ratio
Step two: blow up balloon and rip up pieces of newspaper
Step three: apply Vaseline onto the balloon
Step four: dip news paper into the glue mixture and place onto selected part of balloon
Step five: let sit and dry completely
Once the paper mache has dried completely, remove carefully from balloon and cut out any access areas
For the table top. Cut out plastic to the size of the mache to act as the glass counter top
With popsicle stick create an ‘x’ and glue onto the plastic
Materials:
- Newspaper
- PVA glue
- Balloon
- Vaseline
- Water
- Plastic
- Popsicle sticks
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https://artgallery.yale.edu/about/architecture.
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