Natural Light
University of Washington | Arch 201
Natural Light
The main idea for this project was to angle the house, and the roof in order to let in natural light in certain areas throughout different times of the day. Our site that we were given to work with was a nature reserve, so I wanted the building to match the environment, but not completely blend in. While doing research on a previous architectural project (nature patterns), I found that triangles were always present in nature. I used triangular forms all over the roof to relate to the surrounding environment, as well as create interesting angles that would allow light to come into the building.
Throughout the project, I created experiential vignettes, not of the building per say, but rather depicting the emotions or environment that I wanted to create. I was inspired by music, fashion, and other architectural styles. I would create these pieces of art, and then try my best to capture an emotion, and create something similar in the house. Thick windows emulated a the non-wax part of a candle. Rose-shaped curtains were influenced by a Valentino dress. Even the roof forms, while they were influenced by the triangles in nature, the 3-dimensional aspect was partially influenced by a Valentino cologne bottle.
Throughout the process of creating and designing this house, I learned how to create scaled models, I learned to make sections and site plans, and I learned to use watercolor as a tool to create architectural drawings and vignettes.
Nature Patterns
University of Washington | Arch 200
Nature Patterns
The driving concept for this structure is the overlap of leaves, and the light that shines through it. The project had us create a space in Gould Hall with the intention of creating empathy. After brainstorming what empathy meant to me, through writing and drawing, I created a room with a tree in the center, which served as a fireplace-esc mark which people could sit around and share their feelings; but also, the tree served as a block, that separated people incase they felt uncomfortable opening up. The small windows let some light in, but the presence of the tree the flashes of light create an experience similar to a rolls Royce. The setting is intimate, and it allows each person to share and be comfortable.
I created the pattern after drawing two faces looking at each other, and then connecting the two at points where my pencil was darker. It was able to create a fluid pattern that resembled the overlap of the leaves I found earlier. I decided to make the pattern more triangular to match the leaves, but also so it looked more in place on a square structure. The roof pattern was inspired by Christmas ornaments and a Dior campaign. I wanted the roof to stand out, so the box did not become redundant, but also so it better drew attention.
Sagrada Familia
Personal project
The Sagrada Familia intrests me becuase of the unique attention to detail. I first wanted caputre these details by shading and detailing with pencil. I later added the color to the connecting elements to create contrast, to draw interest to the dark windows in the original drawing.
