Communications - Model it Pics

Semester 2 - Communications Blog

This is the beginning of my semester 2 communications blog.

All photos/updates coming soon!

Experiment 3 Submission - Extra Vids

Links to Youtube -

Vid 1 (Overview) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0HwPS5AYDU

Vid 2 (The Bridge) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oHcE04lUwM

Vid 3 (Elevator One) Kerr - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNYdjeZgq1Y

Vid 4 (Meeting Space) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDeHih7Om9Q

Experiment 3 Submission - Drafts

Experiment 3 Submission - Files

The following are the links to the required files on Filefront.

www.filefront.com/16742937/experiment_3_final.cry
www.filefront.com/16742991/z3330452_objects.zip
www.filefront.com/16742975/3330452_flowgraphs.zip

Further instructions -
once in the game to activate the elevators the flowgraphs must be opened.
'flowgraph1' is for the elevator belonging to Angela Merkel and
'flowgraph2' for the elevator belonging to Miranda Kerr.

the keys to use the elevators are,
Merkel - p/k (down/up)
Kerr - n/k (down/up)

Experiment 3 Submission - 5 Images

My design for experiment 3 is based upon Devils Canyon in Australia, with two spaces, one created for the Australian model Miranda Kerr and the other for German politician Angela Merkel.

The bridge and meeting area is situated at the bottom of the canyon and elevated only slightly above the surface of the water. This area of the canyon is almost entirely surrounded by cliffs and is suppose to sybmolise and isolation and separation from the world around them so both forms of power are stripped away. Miranda's power is based upon idolisation of aesthetic beauty. Angela's power is sourced from a system of democratic election where through public vote she has received her position. Both these women only have power through the use of others. I want the meeting space to remove this and create and equal ground for conversation. The bridge only hovers above the water and this intended to confront the client with the natural power of nature and give them the realisation of what power can achieve with the correct use.

The spaces are also supposed to have a symbolic relationship with the client. Miranda's is open and at one with nature. Kerr i well known spokeswomen for the environment and as such her space is open to fully experience the natural world. Perched upon a knoll, her space looks of the surrounding area, something which will hopefully be fully appreciated by such a person as Miss Kerr.

Angela's space is large and leans directly over whoever is entering the space. This is done to assert an immediate authority to any visitors. The power Merkel has is large and the should be seen in the space out of which she works.

The respective elevators support the same idea as each of the office spaces. Their designs should again reflect the individual personalities, systems and sources of power.

The table at which they shall meet is located with a view directly through the small gap in the cliff simply to again confront them with the natural beauty and power of the natural world.

I feel like this design works effectively with the principles of my intentions and the representations of power held by both Miranda Kerr and Angela Merkel.

Images

above - space, Angela Merkel

above - space, Miranda Kerr

above - overview of the two spaces and the valley in-between where the bridge is located.

above - the bridge and meeting place

Experiment 3 Submission - News 'Mashup'

Mashup -
Power, the prestigious experience magic all around the world. Thousands are denied access to this highly visible list. The courageous will be pensioned but many will rally behind the powerful. Power is about being on the the list.

3 Articles -
Miranda Kerr - www.smh.com.au/interest-in-assts-macquarie-worker-caught-ogling-pictures-of-miranda-kerr-live-on-tv-20100203-nbsi.html
Angela Merkel -www.smh.com.au/news/world/angela-merkel-named-worlds-most-powerful-woman/2008/08/28/1219516612421.html
Helen Keller - www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/your-brisbane/the-miracle-worker-20090611-c4hh.html

Experiment 3 Submission - 36 Textures

The Textures -

Experiment 3 Submission - 18 Perspectives

The Perspectives -

3 News Articles -

Miranda Kerr - Businessman caught looking at pictures during a TV interview

http://www.smh.com.au/national/interest-in-assets-macquarie-worker-caught-ogling-pictures-of-miranda-kerr-live-on-tv-20100203-nbsi.html

Helen Keller - The life of Helen Keller staged for the deaf and blind

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/your-brisbane/the-miracle-worker-20090611-c4hh.html

Angela Merkel - The Most Powerful Woman in the World

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/angela-merkel-named-worlds-most-powerful-woman/2008/08/28/1219516612421.html

18 One Point Perspectives

Havent quite got round to cropping them etc....

Rhine River - Germany

Crysis Screenshots -

the circular landforms are going to be bases for the beginning of my bridges.

Rhine River - Germany

Youtube Link -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8tsU7H102w

EXP 2 Submission - FIleFront Links

The following are the links to the required files on 'FileFront':


All files can be found at my user page which is -
http://www.filefront.com/user/z3330452


Link One -
http://www.filefront.com/16336385/z3330452a_levels04.cry

Link Two -
http://www.filefront.com/16336407/z3330452a_levels04.bak

Link Three -
http://www.filefront.com/16336423/z3330452a_levels04.bak2

Link Four - A compressed version of my Objects Folder, the objects i used are the "crysis_part_0X" files within it.
http://www.filefront.com/16336435/z3330452_Objects.zip

EXP 2 Submission - The Architecture

5 Images of the Design -

This first image gives an overview of the three levels of the design and the ramp which joins them. The top level is the workspace of Stephen Hawking, the elevated position allows him a unique view of the heavens for research into theoretical cosmology and inspiration from the surrounding environment. The bottom level, belongs to Nicole Kuepper, the shape of the top space will provide interesting shadow formations being cast down upon her space. Investagations into the use of photo voltaics and their use can inspired by the heavy contrast of light and dark in this space. The space inbetween is linked by a ramp which at halfway joins the second level of a composite of both land and prism. The tree in the centre of this meeting place is referencing the apple tree that Issac Newton sat beneath which inspired his research into gravity. Hopefully the environment here can caus similar breakthroughs in practical science.

This image demonstrates how the structure fits in with its environment. The surrounding landscape forms an arena like space in which the design sits in the centre. The path that leads into the space provides glimpses of the design on the ascent but never a full view until it is followed around to the base of the design.

This image provides a real time view from the side of the top level (Stephen Hawking's work-space) looking back upon the meeting space and the ramp. It shows how the land works in tune with the rest of the model to provide a special experience to anyone who comes into contact with it.

This image is taken from the meeting place looking upon the model and the ramp ascending to the top level. Shows how the space fits seemlessly in with the natural environment.

This final image is a view from the base of the model (Nicole Kuepper's work-space) and is the first full sight view of the building. It is intended to inspire awe to its occupant. It shows the base of the natural ramp which ascend from the bottom to top and the morning light upon the entire design.

EXP 2 Submission - Textures

36 Custom Textures

EXP 2 Submission - Axonometrics

18 Axo's

3 Combined Axo's

EXP 2 Submission - 3 Quotes

THE THREE QUOTES

Nicole Kuepper -

“The amount of things that we take for granted in todays society that some people don’t have access to is mind boggling when you step back and think about it.”

Idea - We have to help those with problems and those who are less fortunate.

Charles Darwin -

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science."

Idea - Science holds the answers to our problems.

Stephen Hawking -

"I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space. There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet."

Idea - The entire human race is facing problems and science can solve them if we try.

Electroliquid Aggregation -

"The human race is mind boggling, there are too many things we take for granted. When you step back and think about it, the amount of accidents that can befall the next thousand years in society... People don't have access unless we spread into space, I don't think the human race will survive, ."

Keupper

Hawking

IDEA - There is a problem with the human race, we take life itself for granted when it is being threatened. The only way to survive is scientific in nature.

Week 7-8 Black Box

Lecture Image -

This image demonstrates the effect of using a central impluvium to create a unique style of light and shade. I think that the organic nature of this light and the way it disperses over the walls is really attractive. The added use of the columns in the image above only serve to add to this effect and make it more striking. I think taking this idea and applying it my own design will have the same effect. The light in the final environment will be more striking, more organic and more attractive. Although it will involve making alterations to my original design i think that overall it will benefit it in many ways. The idea of using columns in a similar way as above is also something which could be explored to improve my own design. The use of light and shadows in such a way i think is a step in the right direction to creating a good environment.

Week 7-8 Quotes

"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science." - Darwin

"I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space. There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet. But I'm an optimist." - Hawking

"We will reach out to those who know little, not those who know much. the stars so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science. I don't think the next thousand years begets confidence, or that life will survive on a single planet. But I'm an optimist." - Both

Week 7-8 Crysis Screenshots

Screenshots

Week 7-8 Axonometrics

Axonometric Sketches