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.