ARCH1101 Experimental Image Captures

These experimental image captures were taken to draw out my concept of power which a contrast between power generated by admiration (Miranda Kerr) and the other by inspiration (Helen Keller).

Overall Bridge

Helen Keller's Office

Miranda Kerr's Office

Helen Keller's Elevator

Miranda Kerr's Elevator

Dining Table

ARCH1101 Textures Applied

ARCH1101 Dining Table Development

Concept Sketches:

I have decided to place a vortex hole on Keller's side of the table to reinforce the idea of pulsating power. Since Kerr's side of the table has slits due to the steps for the platform the light installed in this vortex hole will also intensify her influential power.

From the image captures above the slit effect for the light is still not achieved so I have to modify the form of the table (considering re-shaping the support of the table itself but maintaining the overall form).

ARCH1101 Elevator Development

Kerr's Elevator

I have made a few changes to the assembly of Kerr's elevator in which the initial pillars have become more encasing. This is to engross the occupier and the onlooker to the figure that the lift contains. The over-arching quality of the posts also allows me to enhance my concept of influential power in which spotlights can be installed to enforce the sense of admiration towards the display.

Keller's Elevator

The form of Keller's elevator did not undergo any change however the movement of the components in Crysis have been re-explored. Initially, I planned Keller's guide rails to continuously revolve and contract and expand as the elevator moves, however, considering her disability and dependence on her senses other than sight I have judged it unsafe for the client. Instead of the original plan I have opted to maintain that idea of free space for Keller but in the same time provide her with security by enclosing her lift with a cylindrical elevator shaft. In this way the concept of pulsating power is still explored but at the same time catering for the needs of the client.

ARCH1101 Bridge Draft3

Note: The interiors of Kerr's space are still under construction.

The two images above are screenshots of Kerr's space on the bridge. Due to my concept of power as an influential force through display I have elaborated the exterior of the space. The decision to combine open air and translucent glass as the make-up of the exterior cladding reinforces the idea that power can be gained through spectacular display. The first image also adds another dimension to this concept, where the volume of the space in contrast with the density of the structure implies that this source of power seems internally empty.

Note: The supporting structure, bridge walkway and elevator shafts are still under construction.

This image capture shows the positions of Kerr's and Keller's spaces in regards to each other. The first conceptual sketch below is the envisioned composition of the resolved bridge.

Note: There are no textures yet in Keller's space.

The bottom three conceptual sketches above are for Keller's space and this has been translated in the two Google Sketchup images below and its exterior is seen on the previous image capture above. My concept of power for Keller is opposite to that of Kerr's in which it is based on the individual's internal potential and aspirations. Thus the exterior of the Keller's space is stripped of expression, instead elaborating the interior. This visually demonstrates that Keller had so much potential to share with the world but there always was a barrier between her and society.

ARCH1101 Bridge Draft2- Changed the exterior

These image captures are further work from the first draft of the components. However, after a long discussion about the essence of an engineering object and an architectural structure I have decided to redesign all my outputs but maintain my intentions for both clients. Another reason is that I was to engaged with the form of the bridge that to me the structure itself no longer embodied Kerr's and Keller's notion of power.

What the collaboration between all outputs are meant to emulate:

Kerr- the power to influence through display

Keller- power pulsating from one's aspirations

ARCH1101 Peer Reviews

Developed Scheme

Resolved Scheme