Monday 13 May 2013

Concepts and sketches ( 6 middle horizon perspective sketches )

My concepts are going to be related to Engineering as my background is in Civil Engineering  I will be investigating the essence behind Engineering rather than the literal thoughts of Engineering.

 
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Engineering expertise only comes with practice, by means of exposure to real-world dilemmas and techniques for addressing them. Above all, you need passion and interest to get through your leadership journey – you’ve got to enjoy what you do. Engineering is not hard; it only needs full determination, full attention and self-discipline. . She feels as that engineers have traditionally taken a role that exists somewhat in the shadows, which is not consistent with their involvement in shaping communities. I have been lucky enough to work with engineering leaders who care about their people, the environment and society. What is lasting turns out to be the light and fire that is lit within the individuals (which even tops the innovation, performance, community and environmental good that have been along the way). When asked about the contribution engineers make to the community, Yeung said the work of engineers often goes unnoticed. She views the profession as very humble, full of people who are committed to their work do not always seek recognition. When asked about their achievements, the really great leaders talk about the strength, passion and commitments of their people


Article: Role Model for Young Female Engineers


Above all, you need passion and interest to get through your leadership journey – you’ve got to enjoy what you do.
When asked about the contribution engineers make to the community, Yeung said the work of engineers often goes unnoticed. She views the profession as very humble, full of people who are committed to their work do not always seek recognition.
She feels as that engineers have traditionally taken a role that exists somewhat in the shadows, which is not consistent with their involvement in shaping communities.

Article: Lighting the Fire Within


What is lasting turns out to be the light and fire that is lit within the individuals (which even tops the innovation, performance, community and environmental good that have been along the way).
I have been lucky enough to work with engineering leaders who care about their people, the environment and society.
When asked about their achievements, the really great leaders talk about the strength, passion and commitments of their people.

Article: Why Engineering Matters


Engineering expertise only comes with practice, by means of exposure to real-world dilemmas and techniques for addressing them.
Engineering is not hard, it only needs full determination, full attention and self-discipline.







Cry Engine Valley Making

I have tried to make a replica of Wadi Rum featuring its main attributes (Rocks and Redish Color). In the process I have added some landscape that I feel will make it more suitable for my structure to stand in. Further more details would be added during progressive drafting of environment. 







My Valley - Wadi Rum in Jordan

Wadi Rum also known as The Valley of the moon is considered the biggest Valley in Jordan.

It sits South of the Central Jordanian Desert. It is mainly made of cuts through Sandstone and Granite with no vegetation. Which gives it this iconic Red/Brown color it is famous of.

I have picked this valley as it represents openness and opportunity as well as heritage and history. I can relate and bond with this environment as to achieve a better end result with my structure and how to adapt it with the surrounding environment.




Sunday 5 May 2013

Textures used in Structure

I have chosen these textures for a couple of reasons. Firstly and mainly, this is the only type of texture that worked on my structure. Any other texture that was used would not be recognized by CryEngine. Unfortunately my Structure would have much more dimensions and coloring but due to that issue only one type of texture worked. Secondly, This texture was my main texture due to the fact that it showed different shades the best fro ma distance. It also gave a simple flow for the prisms that it was used on. This related directly with my two concepts " Flawless" and "Cozy". 







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Pictures from CryEngine ( Light Tecture , Medium Texture , Dark Texture , 2x Surrounding , 2x Meeting area) respectively

LIGHT
This texture, although simple, emerges to combine a sense of relaxation. As the Electroliquid Aggregation is investigated this textures pulls together the building giving a sense of integrity and admiration. 

MEDIUM
This texture goes forward to enlighten the spaces that are covered with shadows. Electroliquid Aggregation substantially shows here to bring out the curves of the building. 

DARK
In this texture, a great emphasise if put upon Electroliquid Aggregation. The texture pulls together the structure to connect it and reinforce it and bring out its beauty at night. 

Structure Combination
In this picture Concept 1 and concept have been put around each other. Concept 1 was placed around Concept 2 in an effort to withhold a sense of "Flawless Security(coziness)". As the two Concepts are placed strategically, they bond between each other without touching giving the metaphysical interaction between them a strong connection towards each other and their surrounding landscape. 



Stairs
In the above pictures, you can see two different kind of stairs connecting both structures together so students from different Degrees can walk down to get to the meeting space at the bottom of the Two Concepts.  


Concept 2: Norma Merrick Sklader - Cozy

Idea

Norma has been born in an era of struggle for the Black people as their liberty has been achieved. In her architecture she uses lots of long tall buildings that have a soft and plain textures. This indicates her struggle to find a safe place in a hostile environment in which Black people were not appreciated. In her career she worked on government buildings mainly and from that i have got the idea of "Coziness". She appreciates the idea of being safe and warm and secure and from that i have constructed my Second Concept. In this concept have chosen to make high beams that are close to each other to show and signify her lust for security and ambition. 

Concept 1: Zaha Hadid - Flawless


Zaha Jadid has been well known for her flowing and curvy structures. Buildings in which you can feel as if you are swimming/flying through their amazing architecture. A piece of art that takes your mind around in circles and uplifts its conscience and sense of appreciation. My concept chosen is "Flawless" to indicate her struggle to connect between her background and country she has moved to. In her struggle she managed to flawlessly connect and bind her surrounding with her background and achieve the unbelievable. 

36 Custom Textures (light and dark)






18 sketches ( 12 plus old )

Note: The Axonometric drawings were redone due to the bad drawings produced at the start ( shown bellow this post ) but unfortunately only 12 drawings were constructed which were the drawings for my submission. the other 6 ( concept 3 ) where not made because of lack of time. Hope the the Post under this supplements for it. Thanks.