Reflection

These homework tasks over the past few weeks have been a lot of work, although with proper time management I have found these tasks to be quite enjoyable and useful.

The first week, helped to exercise my abilities in using a broad range of software in order to achieve the desired outcome in my 3D designs. I have currently decided on my final design although I have yet to complete this through 3D modelling and with materials. 

Zaha Hadid Posters

6 Markers

F - Front

Exterior Environment TEST

Sample City Environment which I am going to incorporate with my Valley Terrain. I used a concrete and light concrete material from VRay 3DSMax.

Augmented Reality Inspiration - Seen from STEPHEN DOVAS' Blog and MATTHEW SINPRASEUTH'S Blog

Environment (CRYSIS)

Valley Terrain

This terrain was suitable, as I had originally had this environment in mind when building my structure. They had to encompass and support each other while also attributing Zaha Hadid's unique style of architecture. This seemed very plausible through my building as it fostered Hadid's wavy and flowing shapes which were to blend in with the surrounding valley terrain.

This is the concept drawing which includes legs. However, my crysis model has yet to incorporate the leg features.

Section & Plan (without legs or seating)

CRYSIS (no legs)

Environment Sketches

City Terrain

Valley Terrain (Chosen)

Expressive Words Spore #2 - Bernard x Model #1

10 Words

Sharp
Precise
Branched

Abstract

Connect

Enclosed

Secure

Spiral
Acute

Bridge

WK 3 Process

WK 2 - 2 Distinct Spaces

WK 2 - EXPRESSIVE DRAWINGS

WK 2 - New Spore Creatures

CHARLES

MARCUS

BERNARD

WK 2 - Zaha Hadid

Guangzhou Opera House

Main purpose being a Multi-Function Hall. This design evolved from the concept of a natural landscape and the interplay of architecture and nature. Particularly influenced by river valleys and the way they are transformed by erosion. Fold lines in landscape define territories and zones in the Opera House - which cuts dramatic interior and exterior canyons for circulation.

Maggie's Centre FIFE

Drop-in Cancer, which is linked to Victoria Hospital. Hadid suggests that this is a continuation of existing tree line and topography of the surrounding landscape. The centre acts as a transition between nature and the hospital. In conjunction with trees and natural foilage this acts as a prtective environment in star contrast with the Victoria Hospital.

JS Bach Chamber Music Hall

“The design enhances the multiplicity of Bach’s work through a coherent integration of formal and structural logic. A single continuous ribbon of fabric swirls around itself, creating layered spaces to cocoon the performers and audience with in an intimate fluid space.” said Hadid.

Independent Study for WK 2 - Spore Creatures

ROJO

Rojo, meaning 'red' in Spanish, was my first Spore Creature I had created and was purely experimental. I tried to play around with commonly assumed creatures within this society and really played with the natural logic of animals. E.g. eyes on legs.

FUERTE

Fuerte, meaning sharp in Spanish. This was probably my favourite spore creature, not based upon any structure, but more of just playing around with the Spore creation base.

PLATANO

Platano, meaning banana in Spanish was purely a random design. I had no solid foundation prior to creating this creature and was more of a spontaneous creation. However, as I continually added features I began to modify Platano into somewhat of a branching out fallen tower.