WEEK 10: VIDEO PRESENTATION

WEEK 10: 10 BEST IMAGES

THE STORY OF 'HIRAETH'

WK8: PHOTOSHOP MODEL

WK 8: MODEL 6 NEW MATERIAL

WK 8: FUSION 360 MATERIAL RENDERING 

WK 7: ITERATIVE MODEL 4

WK 7: ITERATIVE MODEL 3

WK 7: ITERATIVE MODEL 2

WK 6: MEASUREMENTS, DIAGRAMS AND SKETCHES

WK 7: LASER CUT MODEL OF TRANSITION SPACE 

WK 5: MODEL 1 OF SPACE -  (1:40) SCALE 

WK 5: MEASUREMENTS, DIAGRAMS AND SKETCHES 

WEEK 9: 100 Word statement

Hiraeth 

Hiraeth explores ones earnest longing for comfort within a rapidly advancing society. My models capture this desire, materialising it into a simple homely structure that slowly becomes corrupted by modern progression, fluctuating between complicated designs and minimal forms. This is seen in the neat rectangular construction of my first and third models, wide, symmetrical cut outs softly filtering light in to saturate the room in warmth. Yet this warmth is juxtaposed by the harsh geometric structure of my second and sixth models, triangular bodies manipulating light to create overlapping shadows reflecting the multifaceted harshness of modern society. By oscillating between these two themes, I have successfully used light to communicate a complex journey through ones emotions and visualise social progression. 

WEEK 8: Photoshopped models

Using Adobe Photoshop 2020 to complete this task, the environment each model was placed in was decided by comparing its materials to the suitability of it within that environment. To ensure that the model blended seamlessly with its surroundings, perspective adjustments and changing the tone and hue was a necessary task. Without doing so, the lighting and appearance of each model would have been inaccurate. This was the hardest part of the task however the most rewarding as it showcased the model to its full potential.

PHOTOSHOP 1 

Using model number 3

MATERIALS: White brick, Grey textured concrete, Maple wood tiles

The materials chosen were based on their aesthetic co-ordination to create a light and white colour scheme. These white brick and textured concrete provide an interesting juxtaposition to each other and are strong enough to support the structure and design of the house. The delicate maple wood tiles contrasts the exterior and brings the materials together in a harmonious manner.

PHOTOSHOP 2

Using model number 4

MATERIALS: White textured concrete, Dark grey steel, Hickery wood tiles

In order to maintain the attention at the abstract design of the house, the material choices remained simple and clean, choosing to effectively highlight certain aspects of the model. The concrete wall ensures support to the frame of the building whilst the hickery wood juxtaposes the materiality of the concrete to create a warm welcoming front. The steel highlights and supports the main entrance of the model to cohesively bring the model together. 

PHOTOSHOP 3 

Using model number 6

MATERIALS: Cherry wood, Black marble, Sandstone coated tiles 

To create a modern twist to the 'cabin in the woods' style, black marble was added to the exterior roof of the first floor to enhance the black colour of the model, whilst the cherry wood works to juxtapose the modern texture with a classic design. The sandstone coated floor works to not draw attention away from the exterior, but to remain subtle so the exterior remains prominent. 

WEEK 8: Iterative model with different material

Measurements & Plan for construction 

By creating a secondary half-floor to the bedroom, lighting is able to caught and manipulated from the back of the model and combined with the various open cut outs at its front to further illuminate the room. This builds upon the desire to create intricate shadows with manipulated light that forms an unconventional yet aesthetic structure. By adding the second layer to the structure, the asymmetric form builds upon the triangular geometry in previous models, and combines it with vertical cut outs to create a new design. 

Aspects taken from other models 

• rectangular box form from model 1 & 3 as it is the most structural form 
• The triangular geometry from model 2 but manipulated to fit the structure 
• The use of parallel lines and pillars from model 4 as they are effective in catching light 

MODEL 6 

Frontal perspective 

Eastern perspective with additional light  

Southern perspective 

 Western perspective 

Interior perspective 

 

EXPERIENCE 

• Working with black cardboard made it stronger in structure despite being thin, however was quite difficult to cut clean lines with an exacto blade due to its slight rough texture. It was determined after trial and error using scissors was more appropriate 
• Through creating a secondary floor, it was gave height and dimension to the design that was able to catch light effectively. 

WEEK 8: Fusion 360 Model material rendering

360 View of the rendered model 

FINAL DESIGN 

The choice of materials in this model was mainly decided on the materials ability to form a cohesive monochromatic aesthetic, and the ability of the materials to work and complement light. Texture was also an important deciding factor as different textures would not form a cohesive aesthetic. 

Materials in design (from left to right)

• Coating - Black Oxide: Chosen due to its sleek texture and ability to work with any material 
• Oak wood: Chosen due to its textural juxtaposition to the other materials which gives the model dimension that contrasts the exterior. 
• Bronze- Patina: Catches light well and its warm tone complements the oak wood whilst not drawing attention away from the monochromatic colour scheme 
• Chrome - Black: Shiny. Reflects light and makes a big impact on the exterior aesthetic of the model. 
• Jade (white): Contrasts the other dark materials to make the model look clean, inviting and neat. 

Lighting 

• Cool light was chosen due its ability to give a silvery reflection to the chrome materials that complements the exterior jade coating. This light also juxtaposed the materiality of the interior which thus draws out the interior aesthetic even more. 

LIGHTING EXPERIMENTATION 

Crossroads lighting 

(+) warm and delicate exterior 

(-) Not the desired effect 

Warm lighting 

(+) Complements the interior warm textures 

(-) Warmth draws away the silver/chrome exterior light

WEEK 7: Laser cut module of transitional space

Measurements & plan for construction 

By changing the material to black cardboard that is stiffer and stronger than white cardboard paper, the material is the closest to mimic the use of plywood if actually cut. Black cardboard also makes the cutouts more evident and easier to see. Glue was also used as extra support to the tabs 

Due to the use of black cardboard, some tabs have been outlined in white to be easier to see 

MODEL 5: LASER CUT MODEL 

Front perspective without roof 

Front parallel perspective 

Top view without roof 

Top view with roof 

EXPERIENCE

• (+) Black cardboard is thicker than the material i had been working before and was stronger and more dimensionally stable. It was the best i could find to replicate wood. 
• (+) Easy to cut with and form the shapes and was not easily damaged 
• (-) The material was too thin to replicate wood and as a result the tabs were too thin to hold the box in place so glue was used to aid. The tabs are hard to see as well as a result of the thin nature of the tabs. 
• (-) Despite the black material looking sleek and clean, it is difficult to see the details of the forms, specifically the tabs. It was also easy to see mistakes and the glue used to help. 

However despite the issues faced, the model was to scale and accurately depicted the spaces similar to the Fusion 360 models. It was able to communicate the openings, spaces and transition hallway.