TEST : EXPERIMENTING WITH LUMION | EXP 2

Running tests with the 3D models in Lumion.

 Experiment with lighting, placement of model in landscape.

WIP : EXPERIMENT 2 | SKETCHUP MODELS

Original Sketch for Monument 1: Kengo Kuma

Kengo Kuma - Architecture as a frame of nature | light and transparency.

Original sketch for Monument 2: Kisho Kurokawa

Kisho Kurokawa - Architectural Impermanence | Growth and Repetition | Glass as honest material

The new monument after using artisan tools on Google Sketchup.
A mostly-glass built monument for Kisho Kurokawa.
Liquid form to express space and movement, glass as an honest material, and organic forms to represent growth.

EXPERIMENT 2 : 18 AXONOMETRIC DRAWINGS

Here are my 18 axonometric drawings for Experiment 2.

EXPERIMENT 2 : ARCHITECTS AND CONCEPTS

Kengo Kuma (Born : 1954)
Kuma has said architecture to be a frame of nature. Known for forming tje relationship between his architectural work and the natural surroundings around it, Kuma has become one of the most significant Japanese architects. Kuma also challenges the nature of materials.

Significant works:

• Asakusa Culture Tourism Center
• Bato Hiroshige Museum

Key concepts:

• Architecture as a frame for nature
• Challenges the nature of materials
• Light and transparency
• Poetic flow
• Relationship between indoors and outdoors space

Kisho Kurokawa (1934 - 2008)
Kurokawa's works strongly reflects the idea of impermanence. Impermanence referred to the way buildings were built to be interchangeable, removable, and adaptable.

Significant works:

• The National Art Center, Tokyo
• The Singapore Flyer, Singapore

Key concepts:

• Architectural Impermanence
• Raw and honest materiality
• Space and movement/travel and time
• Architectonic
• Growth, repetition, and geographical manipulation.

Experiment One Submission ARCH 1101

Clients : Heston Blumenthal & Steinway and Sons

Words for Heston Blumenthal : Landscape, Decorating, and Delicious

Words for Steinway and Sons : Symbol, Projection, and Luxury

36 Sketches for Textures

18 Sketches for the Space Design

Stairs Sketches

 Drafted Model 1

  Drafted Model 2

 Drafted Model 3

Chosen Sketch

The final model was based on the following words: Luxury (Below) and Classic (Above)

Top view

Left View

Right View

Front View

Blumenthal's Dining Space
(Luxurious and spacious area for Blumenthal's restaurant/dining space, open walls, and glass materials to view the external environment.

 External close-up view of the Building 

Steinway Office Space + Stairs
Stairs built to go up into the office space for the Steinway & Sons company.

Steinway Factory Lounge Area + Spiral Stairs

Wooden floor, a recreation area for tired workers.

Steinway Factory Workspace 1

Large Wooden area for the development of Steinway & Sons pianos. 

Shot of Building from Angle 1

Cross Section of Building 1

Cross Section of Building 2

 Stair Design 1(Heston Blumenthal)

 Stair Design 2 (Steinway & Sons)

 Stair Design 3 (Steinway & Sons)

Stair Design 4 (Steinway & Sons)