Jenga 3.0

final board

lower public space

upper public space

rendering in photoshop

In our visual communications class, we were given a black and white wire-frame drawing to render using only photoshop.

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Jenga 3.2: sorting the sources

WI 4: Jenga 3.0 Team Proposal

Allure.

Kacie Leisure | Leslie Canipe | Kathryn Frye

TEAM NAME

Allure. A magnet of attraction. Urge. Impel. Inveigle. A gradual reveal of hints leading one to the definitive moment we wish to imply.

THEORETICAL POSITION

The books, which have been read by our group, are “The Hidden Dimension,” “The Death and Life of Great American Cities,” and “The Necessity for Ruins and Other Topics.”

• The “Hidden Dimension.” Organization of space utilizing appropriate cultural proxemics and their relationship, which is formed through the marriage of these parts.
• The “Death and Life of Great American Cities.” The study of the interrelationships of parts in this combination to reach a substantial whole. Artifacts influence on universe.
• “The Necessity for Ruins and Other Topics.” Time changes perception of cultural morality. The reflection and desire of man to echo precedents, deprives attainment of modern demand.

DESIGN APPROACH

Through the combination of our concept words, “kiss,” “deviate,” and “well-up,” we will create an aesthetically pleasing space as we also focus in on the combination of parts to ensure a properly functional and soundly structural piece. Through all stages of our process we will continually explore the principles and elements of design, as the ongoing goal is to achieve as many as possible. In the combination of these three varying spaces, the implication of these strategies will ensure a fluid and unified space, which will essentially draw you throughout in a fluid manner. We believe that in our efforts to do so, we will unveil a marriage of these concepts into one space.

DELIVERABLES

Our digital representation will consist of computer renderings, series of hand drafting, and diagramming with final focus on a proposed floor plan, building sections, and 2 public space perspectives. Tangible space will also be offered through model as we explore the built environment to link our concepts with materiality, texture, and space. In our efforts to create a cohesive presentation we will provide printouts of our entire design to each audience member to ensure a thought provoking and fully engaging conversation

TEAM QUALIFICATIONS

As second year students currently enrolled as majors in Interior Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, we bring common experiences but individual talents to the team, as we will work together to create a strong project in pursuit of quality deliverables.

EXPLICIT DESIGN GOALS

• Combine individual time management skills into a cohesive one for our specific team.
• Adapt skills from other team members in pursuit of becoming stronger designers.
• Become stronger conceptual thinkers.
• Apply empathy towards other members, as “I” becomes a “we.”
• Explore other levels of the design spectrum as we each derive from varying places.
• Being able to orally produce as stimulating responses off paper.
• Full engagement through all aspects of project including those that aren’t demanded.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As we have not formerly explored the talents of one other through work, we have vague understanding of each individual’s skill, and we expect our team responsibilities to alter through the course of this project, however we recognize the following advantages from each team member:

Frye: providing conceptual ideas throughout our design process.

Leisure: crafting beautiful composition to showcase our work.

Canipe: forming pristine narrative and digital representational skill.

COLLABORATION

The reason we believe to be a forward evolving, attentive to time and deadline, and virtually dynamic team is our flexibility toward one another and strong will toward our common profession. The question is not to whether we will achieve these goals, but through our confidence how great we can produce the finished product in taking full advantage of our time in studio and outside of. Through team collaboration we believe and obtain high expectations of one another and ourselves through mutual effort.

Jenga 2.0 Reflection

As JENGA 2.0 came to an end, I really have to stop and look at the progress I have made from the last project to this one. At first, I was discouraged with the quality of the deliverables of this project. I was striving for perfection, and when I do not meet this, I become extremely critical of myself. However, after having a discussion with Audra, I realized I have to recognize the good and bad and not solely the bad. For this particular project and I managed to print off my floor plans from the computer and craft a wood model of the space. While remaining constant with my concept word kiss and the anticipation that can arise, I created a space that continued to explore strong vertical and horizontal axis. These two points of direction draw one into the space and ultimately lead up the stairs to the most intimate space. I am pleased that I learned to print off from sketch-up, alter the drawings in photoshop, and print to scale. This project taught me that if I do not know how to do something, I can not let it keep me from trying. I know I will make much progress through the semester. I hope I can incorporate more diagrams and craft into the requirements. Seeing other people’s design voices really help me in seeing how I can evolve more of a voice. There were some individual’s who incorporated diagrams in their drawings. After seeing Blakeni’s drawings, I understood how diagrams can help one to understand the circulation of the space better. The circles and lines lead my eye in the direction that I would walk and the space becomes more real. See more of her work at http://mydoodlepages.blogspot.com/.I also appreciated Cassie's hand rendering. I think it meshed well into her other drawings. It helped me to understand the materiality and feel of the space. I think more attention to labeling and narrative could have made more clear the actual space and concept. See more of Cassie's work at http://cassandrashannon.blogspot.com/ Overall, I know there are skills I need to work on. Seeing it as a learning process helps me to appreciate where I have come from.

Jenga 2.0: Kit of Parts+1

Jenga 2.0 presented a one-week project that expanded on Jenga 1.0. Individually, we moved forward with one prior pace adding an additional floor to accommodate a second sleeping space and working space.

Adding an additional level accommodated for the second sleeping space, which added more anticipation to the most intimate space. The bathroom remains under the two lofts for privacy.

The stairs wrap around the second axis, leading one up the two loft areas. The shelf enhances the anticipation to what is around the corner as well as function for storage in the work space and bedroom.

WI3:Kit of Parts Review

[Reverberate]

After seeing a spectrum of presentations on Friday, I realized how many talented people there are in the program. I first reviewed Phillip Snider’s presentation. His concept word was reverberate, with three iterations of this word being continuity, recoil, and sound wave. In the 11‘x32’-4” space, the continuity is seen through the stairs and windows. Stairs are a continuos shape that is repeated. It is a common item but has a rhythmic feeling that is pleasing to the eye. Other elements may have supported this idea.

image credit: Phillip Snider

http://phillip013.blogspot.com/

The 22‘x22’ room explored the idea of recoil where objects frame out windows to not block them. The idea of coming toward the center to relax supports this notion of forced relaxation. His space made me think what it is like to feel relaxation. This is an interesting take on the word, one that made me think of my own life and how I should take time to relax.

image credit: Phillip Snider

http://phillip013.blogspot.com/

The third space (22‘x32’- 4”) seemed to present the strongest interpretation of reverberate through sound waves. Phillip mentions that the low, medium, and high sound waves influence the design of the space. I appreciate how the walls were not a literal interpretation of a sound wave, but instead explores what happens in a sound wave, portraying this process. The walls seem to bounce off one another and occur on different levels. There seems to be the strongest connection to all elements in this space. The ceiling plan reflects this idea even further. The use of level and curvilinear walls truly takes this concept step further. Overall, Phillip’s presentation went very well. Using the computer rendering helped to portray his concept. With more focus on the dialogue of the presentation, Phillip may be able to hone his skills of clarity and slower talking to help the audience understand his concept and design process.

image credit: Phillip Snider

http://phillip013.blogspot.com/

[Protrude]

Along with Phillip, Faith had a strong presentation as well. Her concept word was protrude, exploring the form of a cave, how things crystalize, and elements coming from the wall. In the 11’x 32’-4” space, the two solids were carved out, as though it were a cave. She imbedded the idea of stalagmites and stalactites into this space.

image credit: Faith Ramsey

http://designgirl2010.wordpress.com/

In the 22‘x22’ space, Faith examined crystallization, again focusing on how things form. In this case it was diamonds. This idea grabbed my attention but could have considered the beginning life of a diamond and the drastic change to its end result.

image credit: Faith Ramsey

http://designgirl2010.wordpress.com/

The largest space, 22’, 32’ 4” looked into built-ins and how hey “protrude” from the wall. This concept seemed to have the least interpretation of the concept word. Using Frank LLoyd Wright and his view of nature may have pushed this idea even further.

image credit: Faith Ramsey

http://designgirl2010.wordpress.com/

In my opinion, the gray scale of the drawings seemed less harsh and was more pleasing to the eye. The models helped with understanding materials and the space itself. Though Faith mainly used her models to describe her concept, she was confident during her presentation. One thing that might make her presentation even stronger is if she takes the time to process her own words before speaking. This would allow the time for the audience to comprehend what she is saying if spoken slower with more clarity.

Jenga 1.0: Kit of Parts

When this project was first assigned to us, I had no idea what to expect. It is always interesting to see what your initial thoughts are to a project and how this varies with the final outcome. We each were to draw one concept word which would be our inspiration for each of our three spaces. When drawing the word kiss, I immediately thought of red and pink, hearts, and the Mae West Lips chair...much too literal. I went to my desk and immediately wrote down feelings and emotions behind a kiss. My first reactions to this word was the initial feelings one has towards a first kiss. There is a sense of anticipation, discovery, and exploration. The idea of being "sun-kissed" was suggested by Patrick. This space developed into a place of serenity and feeling at one with the sun rays pouring in. My last interpretation of the word kiss was the feelings and trust behind a kiss in families and other cultures around the world. In all three of my spaces, I really tried to make sure the right interpretation of the concept word fit with the experience of the set dimension sizes. Every room had to evoke those certain emotions one might feel during a first kiss, being sun-kissed, or accepting a kiss in a family/culture setting.

[Sun-kissed]

11'x32'-4"

2 columns, 1 wall

In this particular space, I felt it appropriate to put "sun-kissed" in the smallest space. Feelings of relaxation and serenity deserve a space in which the individual can focus on themselves. With all the windows being on one wall, it shines differently of the curved ceiling, allowing sun rays to bounce off your skin. The bed situates itself in between the two columns as though it embraces the individual as they lay down much like the sand surrounds your body at the beach.

[Bonding]

22'x 32'-4"

2 solids

In this space, I wanted to explore the idea of a kiss in a family and culture setting. This seemed most appropriate in the larger space to parallel the idea of large communities, friendships, and families. I chose to use two solids in the space to incorporate the idea of bonding and stacking to build up the idea of trust. Within trust takes strength and the rectangular shape alludes to fortitude.

[Anticipation]

22'x22'

2 walls, 1 column

In this particular space, I chose to explore the anticipation one feels before a first kiss. The two walls gradually become wider to resemble the growing feelings one can have for someone after a kiss. As the walls lead one to the opposite end of the room, one anticipates what will be around the corner. On one side, the living and bedroom occur. On the other side lies the kitchen. I chose to elevate the bedroom to heighten the anticipation and create even more exploration to the most intimate area of the space, alluding to the idea of hierarchy. I chose to place this interpretation of the word kiss in the equal dimension room because in a first kiss, the feelings of both people are equally important. It takes the emotions behind two people to create the anticipation behind a first kiss.