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basic design and drawing I arch2551 | fall 2016
instructor
oswald jenewein
student
vanessa chiquito
CAPPA
College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington
601 W. Nedderman Drive Arlington, Texas 76019 www.uta.edu/cappa
copyright 2016
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“Without that element of uncertainty, that sensation of traveling into the unknown, there would be no progress.� Zaha Hadid
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preface Basic Design and Drawing is a foundation course in architecture. Besides introducing basics like ordering principles, proportioning systems, use of precedents and drawing techniques, the main focus for me is challenging students to think critically. In the education of an architect, it is important to think three-dimensionally and understand architecture as a holistic process engaging culture, structure, material and design. Every student, every individual, brings a story and certain skills. People are different and so is architecture. My goal is to see every student as a person and support them according to their strengths and weaknesses. Studio should be a collective experience - the social aspect of studying architecture does not just contribute to a better
learning environment, but also helps students to learn from each other. Coming from Austria to Texas, I appreciate the cultural diversity of UTA and try to encourage students to appreciate cultural variety as a great asset to both their professional and personal life. I want to thank Chloe, Diane, Luca, Maria, Mariah, Nadi, Pitak, Quyen, Ulises, Vanessa, Victoria, Vy, Wale, Youssef, and Zainab for being open to traveling into the unknown, for working late hours and participating actively and passionately in the discourse of architecture. Remember Zaha Hadid’s words, “Without that element of uncertainty, that sensation of traveling into the unknown, there would be no progress.� Together we came far this semester. Keep on growing beyond your limits. -Oswald
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vanessa chiquito from texas,usa
Second year
undergraduate design
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introducing cappa
gestalt theory + proportioning systems
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defining space + ordering principles
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precedent study
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spatial transformation
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final project
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drawing + sketching
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presentation + exhibtion
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The college of architecture, planning & public affairs interweaves the unique gifts and expertise of each person and profession to co-create urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential
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of places and communities
in the DFW region and beyond.
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In CAPPA, we work with our hands, heads, and hearts to change the world
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one place at a time.
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introducing cappa In 2015, UT Arlington’s School of Architecture and School of Urban and Public Affairs combined to form the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs. The integration of the two schools strengthened the academic and research opportunities available for students and faculty at UT Arlington.
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CAPPA offers internationally recognized degrees in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. Design Intelligence, a national evaluating service based in Washington, D.C., ranked the University’s landscape architecture program No. 13 in the nation for 2013. The college also hosts the Institute of Urban Studies, contributes to the Arlington Urban Design Center at Arlington City Hall, and offers graduate degrees in city and regional planning, public administration, urban planning and public policy, and others. The Master of Public Administration was listed on U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 list of best public affairs programs, while the online MPA program was No. 7 on Graduate Programs.
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02 gestalt theory + proportioning systems
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gestalt theory _ gestalt theory
regulating lines
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_ grid lines
gestalt is a german word that roughly translates as “whole” or “form,” and can be used as a general description for the concepts that make unity and variety possible in design. The design was on an 8” by 8” figure/ground compostion in black and white, balancing the figure and ground elements such that the composition has no background.
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golden mean _
golden mean plate I
golden mean plate II
golden mean plate III
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golden mean plate IV
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the golden mean is a simple construct based on the the properties of the square and resulting golden mean. the constuction of the golden mean allows for an infinite use of proportions whereby members of a designed composition are in harmony with the entire design.
golden mean plate V
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nine squre grid
four square grid
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Hierarchy
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defining space _
defining space I defining space I plate
defining space I axonometric
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defining space model
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the objective was to place four objects in the best location to define the fibbonacci sequence and the limits of the field.
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defining space II defining space II model
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defining space II plate
four buildings and five post groups were added to the site using the exisiting conditions as a clue for the design. the objective was to extend the implied spatial field, defined by the given elements adjacent to the site, to establish a 55’ x 21’ zone linking old mass with new mass. implied corners, two continous slots, two terminated slots, and one spatial connector were used.
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defining space III
study models
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defining space III model
in the defining space III study, designs from the golden mean exercises were used to rebuild in white museum board. the base of the model remained white while the rest of the model exercised color theory. the further away from the ground, the darker the objects became.
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defining space IV
study models
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defining space IV model
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the objective was to take the design from the “golden mean� and subtract from the given ground while making a footprint of each object visible on top and reinforce the idea of using the same dimensions.
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maison guiette precedent study _
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plans
Elevations
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Sections
In the precedent study, the objective was to investigate and understand the Maison Guiette by Le Corbusier.
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Maison Guiette Facade
the objective was to investigate the facade of the maison guiette through 4 different studies.
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Cubism
spatial transformation I model
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spatial transformation _ spatial transformation plates
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_ in the spatial transformation model, transformation was explored through 5 different plates to show change in time. In this specific model, the plates were used as a datum to connect all 5 plates. Then the way that transformation took place was through the largest object. First the objects in the model were obtained from spaces in the first spatial transformation model and, they were chosen based on importance. The largest object had the greatest hierarchy throughout the model because of the size. The other objects also created hierarchy because it created hierarchy through negative spaces. The color of the objects stayed consistent throughout the transformation to bring importance to the objects rather than to the path. The largest object was the darkest and the smallest objects was the lightest color. The largest object in this way could be shown to be dense and heavy, very similar to a magnet. The other objects revolve around the largest object. Thus, there are 3 different paths throughout the model. The smaller objects move around the larger object while the largest object moves on its own. The way that this model transformed can be seen in many examples such as planetary orbits.
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folded pattern based on 8 1/2� x11 card stock. the transformation was based on two different conditions:elevation and cantilever. the folded pattern is based on a grid. the models were placed on a black blase with the elevated condition on top of the base and the cantilever vertically
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final model
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sections and elevations
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The final project was based off the precent study, which in this case was maison guiette by le corbusier. in the maison guiette the major elements that le corbusier used throughout the building was alignmet and hierarcy.it was a very simple design in that there wasn’t a lot of changing shapes.while coming up with a concept for this project first, the design was constructed by creating a grid. the grid was based off the section of the maison guiette. the continued was also reinforced horizontally and set a layout for the plaza. the stairs were set in the building in a similar way to that of maison guiette in that they were in alignment. also the doors and windows were all aligned throughout the building.furthermore in the maison guiette in the facade, le corbuiser created heirarchy with the giant square shaped window and this double volume shape was shown in the negative space of the project and in the shape that was carved into the plaza. In continuation, the plaza was set out to be directly aligned with the building and the grid. the plaza connects everything as a whole. the staircase beside the building helps create circulation throughout the site and it connects the bulding to the plaza while also bringing a light condition to the basement. the pavillion was also added in accordance to the grid. overall the whole site from the top view was made to appear similar to the facade of the maison guiette.
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