Pathways. Edges. Boundaries: Exhibit Part Four

Seeing as our precedent for this project was the key design elements from the other islands, we came up with the idea of progressing from Circles to Squares along with the progression of texture that reflects the islands across from each individual structure. Also we wanted to keep our structures interactive with campus so we designed with that in mind.

Pathways. Edges. Boundaries: Exhibit Part Three

Aerial View of Parking Lot as a Whole

Dessert Island

Mirage Island

Oasis Island

Pathways. Edges. Boundaries: Exhibit Part Two

Model with Drawings Displayed Above

Building Edge Panel


Throw Up Sheet with Process Photos

Pathways. Edges. Boundaries: Exhibit Part One

My name is Greg Hickman and I would like to introduce the new structures that will be placed alongside the building edge. The building edge group consists of eleven members who came together as one to develop this concept. With the research portion of our project we wanted to make sure that our design didn’t interfere with the daily routine or drivers, cyclist, or pedestrians in a negative way.

Exhibit Setup in the Lobby of Gatewood

Possible Crosswalk Design/Pattern

(Same as Above)

Evolved Model: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

Model - Wet Concrete - Dried and Cleaned

Process: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

The models were made from a plastic tubs, cardboard cut outs to achieve the middle cut out, and ducktape to adhere the components together. One Finished Mold Plaster of Paris was used on some of the molds to achieve a smooth finish on the overall result.
Cleaning the excess materials off of the models
(Same as Above)

First Concrete Model: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

In our research we experimented with different aggregates that would make our structure stronger preventing it from cracking over time. The first aggregate we tried was cat litter. Although it allowed us to learn a great deal about mixing concrete; we soon realized that it would be much too weak to withstand the outdoors. The last aggregate that we tried was pine needles, which gave the structures extra support while they finish drying.

First Model: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

The Four Shapes Used to Interact with the Overall Design of the other Islands in the Gatewood Parking Lot
Human Relation to the Model

Bottom of the Hill to the Top of the Hill (Building Edge)

Top of the Hill to the Bottom of the Hill (Building Edge)

Drawings of Final: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

Multiview Drawing

Texture

Orthographic Drawing

The Building Edge: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

This is the area of land that the Building Edge Group will be working with; which is right against the Gatewood Studio Building.

First Sketches: Pathways. Edges. Boundaries.

Side walk with planters along each side

Sidewalk with incorporated automobile stoppers

Dialog Model

Dialog Analysis

How is dialog created?
I believe that dialog is created by using two or more objects in conjunction with one another to show interaction.

How is a sense of space/place defined?
A space is defined by its usage. Example, if there is a paved square it is an area but once lines are applied it becomes a parking “space.” Applying the term “space” to my Dialog model, my skewers created the space while the planes of Bristol board gave the skewers a sense of placement.

How is the idea of system generated?
Systems are generated by multiple pieces that interact together forming a working concept.

How does the joinery support the project concept/strategies?
I feel that joinery was key in my Dialog model because, the model did not stay connected until the planes of Bristol board created a joint eventually linking two sets of six planes together.

How is scale utilized in the project?
The scale for this project was fairly limited in the fact that twelve 4x6 Bristol board planes and twelve skewers were to be used. The only issued that I feel scale came into effect was on the choice of thick or thin skewers. I feel that the majority of the class chose appropriately or adjusted to what they had.

How do two-dimensional images add to the understanding of the project?
Two-dimensional images add understanding just like a blueprint adds understanding to the inner-workings of a building. Thus, giving the model a flat view allowing the viewer to see the model as the designer does.

How did the initial project idea evolve?
The instructions were to evolve from our Unity Model and since I made two, I attempted to combine them. My first model was very straight and linear while my second model appeared to spin in a radial pattern. With this being said, I folded the paper into straighten linear squares and used the skewers to give them a radial pattern.

Unity Stacks Graphic

Unity Spiral Graphic

12 Skewers and 12 Planes Descriptions and Precedent

Each of the 12 skewers and 12 planes models contained no more than 12 skewers and 12 planes made of Bristol board.

The precedent for both of my models was Gates by Christo and Jeanne Claude in New York.

http://www.christojeanneclaude.net/tg.shtml

When Gates was assembled in New York they remained very linear, until the wind blew. Once the wind blew they created an even more intense piece of art with the progression of curves. So I wanted to play off of both of the extremes. One model consisted of all linear planes with no curves as opposed to the second model which has rising planes that start off very curved and progress into a stiff linear plane.

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING UNITY

For this assignment I choose to compare my Unity model to Wes’s model. What I appreciate about Wes’s model is the fact that it is free standing, using no base. One similarity between our models is that they make the viewers eye spiral upward to a central location. Although our models both spiral upward I believe that my model spirals in a radial pattern. My model is more enclosed than Wes’s; the nice feature about this is that we have both integrated light and shadows into our models using them in various ways. In addition to this, our usage of planes were opposite in direction. My planes which inclined in a longitudinal way as opposed to Wes’s which inclined in a latitudinal way, and we still managed to introduce similar concepts to the viewer.

Greg Hickman ----- Wes Shamlian

12 SKEWERS AND 12 PLANES - STACKS MODEL

My focus on this project was to relate the negative space and the linear shape used in Gates to my model.

LEFT TO RIGHT

LEFT TO RIGHT

UP AND DOWN

12 SKEWERS AND 12 PLANES - STACKS DRAFT MODEL

Front and Aerial Views

In these models I experimented with connecting my skewers to enhance their lengths, from 12inches to 24inches. I also experimented puncturing six planes and gluing six planes and this was the first result. From this model I learned that my binding agent would be essential in the stability of this structure.

12 SKEWERS AND 12 PLANES - SPIRAL MODEL

As the planes spiral around a skewer that is used to unify the model the planes become more linear with each one representing the wind as it hits Gates.

From this elevation the viewer can see the progession from curved planes to linear.

I used the base as another unifying object with small steps inclining with the height of the planes.

Also, from this elevation the viewer can see the progession from linear to curved planes.