36 custom textures exploring 'dark to light'

150 word task

The 150 word task is based on this image below located on page 17 of the Masters Thesis in Architecture provided in Lecture 7.

The concept for my Unreal Exp 2 environment is based on the relationship between balance and gravity, 2 ideas inspired from the quotes of Keith Campbell and Jacques Cousteau. The image I have chosen from the lecture 7 Masters Thesis project provides an effective visual representation of this concept. In the image above the transparent globe sitting on top of the stair roofing is seemingly defying gravity by balancing on the edge of a stair ledge.

The concept which I am attempting to convey within the Unreal model formation on the outside of the cliff face is this same idea of solid objects balancing in completely impossible and irrational arrangements.

The second transparent ball in the image above appears to be encased in a square box. The box is located in a chamber like room below ground level. It almost seems like the weight of the ball has caused this downward push.

The concept which I am attempting to convey with the Unreal model formation within the cliff face explores a similar idea that the weight of gravity has the ability and power to push an object downward toward the earth.

Interconnection of 9 parallel projections and their opposite angles

I have chosen to explore the interconnections of only 1 pair of my axonometric drawings from week 1. This has enabled me to fully examine their possible correlations. As you will see the axonometric drawing designs change subtly as I have experimented with their dimensins in each parallel projection.

The opposite view of each parallel projection is located underneath the original.

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Quote based on "Electroliquid Aggregation"

The quote below is an electroliquid aggregation of my initial quotes by Jacques Cousteau and Keith Campbell.

"Finding the weight of gravity carries with it the need for the balance of risk and benefit."

Draft 2: Interconnection between drawings from week 1 created with Unreal

I have based the following Unreal model on the interconnective drawing below.

Two images from the Unreal model exploring these two perspectives.

I have used two different textures two distingish between the two seperate formations. The top formation explores the concept of balance and the bottom formation explores the idea of gravity.

I have created this interconnective model so it sits off the cliff face to allow a comprehensive view of the relationship between the two formations.

18 Axonometric drawings + 2 extras

Draft 1: Axonometric pair 1 created with Unreal Editor

This axonometric is based on the concept 'gravity' inspired by Jacques Cousteaux

The following two images show the drawing in Unreal Ed.

This cube formation based on the concept of 'balance' emphasised in the quote made by Keith Campbell

The following two images show the drawing in Unreal Ed.

Scientist 3: Jacques Yves Cousteau

"From birth man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to the earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. Buoyed by water, we can fly in any direction- up, down, sideways- by merely flipping his hand. Underwater, man becomes an archangel.” - Jacques Yves Cousteau


Author unknown. “Diving into the unknown" .The Great Ones - Jacques Cousteau.2009 < http://www.iexplore.com/res/explorer_cousteau.jhtml> (accessed 03/03/09)

Scientist 2: Keith Campbell

When asked 'what would be your greatest hope for the work that you have done' in an interview in 2001 Keith Campbell replied:

“Cloning offers a lot of benefits. I'd just like to see some of them put into practice. The trick is finding a balance between the potential benefit and the risk ...” - Keith Campbell

Hunt, Pat. Interview Keith Cambell. 22 June 2001. Available from

lecture_series/campbell/transcript.html > (accessed 03/03/09)

Scientist 1: Alfred Nobel

"My dynamite will sooner lead to peace than a thousand world conventions. As soon as men will find that in one instant, whole armies can be utterly destroyed, they surely will abide by golden peace. " - Alfred Nobel

Siegal, J.A, Forensic Science: The Basics: Fires and Explosions (New York: CRC Press, 2006). 482. ( accessed 3/03/09)

Reflection

Overall I found this task quite challenging. Learning how to use Sketchup was definitely an experience I will never forget. Each week however I did find that I was getting better and looking back over my blog I can see how much I have progressed within 4 weeks.

The part that I most enjoyed was learning from the other students in my tutorial class. Everyone was more than willing to share their ideas, thoughts, techniques and strategies. I found it a great way to obtain feedback and improve my model design.

I have also learnt a tiny fraction more of the capabilities of online programs like Blogspot, Google Sketchup and YouTube.I would definitely not consider myself very computer/technology literate, however after doing this assessment I feel a little more competent.

I now understand that creating any kind of structure needs to be supported by a thorough and sometimes lengthy process. This process can come in many forms (designing cross sections, textures, stairs in moleskine diaries) and inspiration for this process can come from anything, (words used to describe arstists' artworks).

Animation 3

This video shows the model in it's entirety. It orbits the structure then concerntrates on a diagonal plane showing an interesting cross section of all three levels.

Animation 2 - Gallery Tour

This video provides a tours of the interior space, taking the viewer on a journey via the stairs.

Animation 1 - Growth

This video shows the active development of the structure from it's base to it's tip. I wanted to capture the model's progressive growth as well as it's interior sections.

Developed Sketchup Model, Cross Section and Materials

MATERIALS: Glass, concrete cladding, red brick, plasterboard, corrugated alluminium, steel, timber (flooring and stairs)

Final Model With Applied Textures and Artists Artwork