Wednesday, April 28, 2010

a Love / Hate relationship

L-O, L-O, L-O, L-O-V-E







H-A, H-A, H-A, H-A-T-E



Monday, April 26, 2010

Unity Village . Final Exhibit

Final Compositions for Phase 3.

Scale models for Phase 2

Phase 2.

Make shift shelters. First project of the semester.

Make shift shelter poster boards.

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Final Renderings


A perfectly appropriate birdcage next to the front door.
Of course a trumpet would be inside of it (Above).

View of the main living space from the front door (Above).

Living room with ballet shoes hanging on
either side of the television (Above).

The dining and living room, both with matching
chandeliers in the center of the spaces.

Sara's bedroom. Closet is open to show
case clothing as pieces of art (Above).

Sara's bedroom. Vanity area is inside her room while
shower and toilet is in bathroom located to the left (Above).

Sara's bedroom. Classic pieces of art are overly
exaggerated to give the old a new look (Above).

Karen's bedroom. Surrounded by music (Above).

Karen's bedroom. A custom bench and storage
made to resemble piano keys (Above).

Karen's bedroom. A piece by Beethoven blown
up and place on the wall as art (Above).

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Further Process Images

After reviewing my previous renderings, I thought that adding bold splashes of color would be a way to make my space look younger.

I found that it wasn't really successful and I kept wanting to go back to my original color palette.

Attempt: Getting rid of the decoration and adding a bright color to the cabinet faces. Also using the ceiling as a way to show connection.
Problem: Color creates a disconnect from the rest of the space. Placing the spiral column on the ceiling just doesn't fit.

Attempt: Trying a different color on the cabinets - matching the pink to the throw pillows and flowers on table. Darker Table.
Problem: Pink is WAY too much and though I love to be bold, this is a tad too outrageous for me.

Attempt: Pattern on carpets.
Problem: Too many patterns.

Attempt: Going back to my original choice of green for the cabinets, rugs back to original neutral color. Darker table. Add beams across ceiling to connect the living spaces. Orange on the ceiling.
Problem: I'm still trying to make a pop of bright color work, BUT it won't!!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Process Images

The following are process images for phase three of Unity Village. Furthering my concept of Connection, relating all aspects together, I tried to play off the idea of making past things new again with modern twist. However, these perspectives look more old rather then new. I love the feel of the space, but I think it needs to look a little more fresh!

The kitchen (above) follows a french country theme. The decoration on the cabinet fronts are fabulous to me but they be a bit much.

The sofa definitely has a classic feel, perhaps going back and choosing a more linear piece will give the room a more modern touch (above).


Blowing up portraits of the classics was another way to introduce the connection of past and present.



Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Programming Document

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Strengths of Another

assignment: compose a 200 word essay on a fellow classmates designing strengths.


Veronica Harvey is a student designer, who just joined the Interior Architecture program in the fall of 2009. In the last two semesters I’ve grown to know Veronica as an extremely talented designer. She is always outspoken and is not afraid to say what is on her mind. While interviewing Ms. Harvey on her talents as a designer, I was able to learn a lot more about her. Here’s what she had to say, “I have a tendency to focus on the little details, nothing should be overlooked.” She also mentioned, “I always speak my mind and the truth, you don’t want to present something unappealing.” “I don’t mind all of the hard work just as long as the end product turns out nicely.” Thinking outside of the box, is also something that she mentioned. This allows a designer to always produce something creative and new. Veronica Harvey is an excellent designer and I have come to look up to her and her design work.

The latest design by V-J Harvey

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

Collection of Standards

Recommended Minimum Areas and Standards

From

Sustainable Urban Housing:

Design Standards for New Apartments

Authors

An Roinn Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta Agus Rialtais Aitiuil

Minimal overall apartment floor areas

One Bedroom

45 sq m / 484.38 sq ft

Two Bedroom

73 sq m / 787.77 sq ft

Three Bedroom

90 sq m / 968.76 sq ft

Minimum aggregate floor areas for living/dining/kitchen rooms,

and minimum widths for the main living/dining rooms

Apartment Type

Width of living / dining room

Aggregate floor area of living / dining / kitchen area*

One Bedroom

3.3 m / 10.83 ft

33 sq m / 247.57 sq ft

Two Bedroom

3.6 m / 11.81 ft

30 sq m / 322.92 sq ft

Three Bedroom

3.8 m / 12.47 ft

34 m / 365.98 sq ft

*Note: An enclosed (separate) kitchen should have a minimum floor area of 6.5 sq. metres. In most cases, the kitchen should have an external window.

Minimum bedroom floor areas/widths

Type

Minimum width

Minimum Floor Area

Single Bedroom

2.1 m / 6.89 ft

7.1 sq m / 76.42 sq ft

Double Bedroom

2.8 m / 9.19 ft

11.4 sq m / 122.71 sq ft

Twin Bedroom

2.8 m / 9.19 ft

13 sq m / 139.93 sq ft

* Note: Minimum floor areas exclude built-in storage presses.

Minimum aggregate bedroom floor areas

One bedroom

11.4 sq m / 122.71 sq ft

Two bedroom

11.4 sq m + 13 sq m = 24.4 sq m

122.72 sq ft + 139.93 sq ft = 262.64 sq ft

Three or more bedroom

11.4 sq m + 13 sq m + 7.1 sq m = 31.5 sq m

122.72 sq ft + 139.93 sq ft + 76.42 sq ft = 339.07 sq ft

Minimum storage space requirements

One bedroom

3 sq m / 32.29 sq ft

Two bedroom

6 sq m / 64.58 sq ft

Three or more bedroom

9 sq m / 96.88 sq ft

Minimum floor areas for main apartment balconies

One bedroom

5 sq m / 53.82 sq ft

Two bedroom

7 sq m / 75.34 sq ft

Three or more bedroom

9 sq m / 96.88 sq ft

Unity Village . Phase 3 . Residential Design .

User Needs

Sara

Karen

Entry

space, inviting, bright atmosphere, visibility, security.

space, inviting, bright atmosphere, visibility, security.

Kitchen

open space, lighting, hygiene products, circulation, visibility, counter space for preparing food and baking, large oven, sink, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, cabinet space, aesthetically pleasing to work in.

open space, lighting, hygiene products, circulation, visibility, counter space, sink, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher.

Living

open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, seating, tables, television, room to practice dance, space for company.

open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, seating, tables, television, room to play music, acoustic consideration, space for company, area to host parties.

Dining

open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, hygienic, table, chairs.

open space, inviting, relaxing, lighting, circulation, visibility, comfort, hygienic, table, chairs, room for entertaining and hosting parties.

Bedroom 1

bed, night stand, dresser, desk, open space, room to practice dancing, bathroom, window view, close range to kitchen and living spaces, closet, light and airy space.

n/a

Bedroom 2

n/a

bed, night stand, dresser, desk, open space, room to practice music, bathroom, window view, close range to kitchen and living spaces, closet light and airy space.

Bathroom 1

space, shower, bathtub, toilet, sink, counter space, cabinetry, mirror, towels, privacy, cleanliness, lighting.

Bathroom 2

n/a

space, shower, bathtub, toilet, sink, counter space, cabinetry, mirror, towels, privacy, cleanliness, lighting.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Strength

assignment: compose a 200 word essay on your strengths as a designer.

Right now I honestly don't know what makes me a good designer, I'm still trying to figure that out.
I do know what I love though, and I know what I love to do. I love making something from nothing and completely putting myself in everything I create. With all of my projects people always try to give me their insight and tell me what they think I should do to make something better. Most of the time I don't listen. If it's a really good idea then I'll make adjustments were I find it necessary, but generally I stick with my own thoughts. I find that when you start paying attention to what others say and make changes to appease them you loose yourself in the process. By doing so you also loose confidence in what you do, and you can't defend what yours because it isn't yours anymore. Obviously when working with a client I know that you put their needs above yours, but loosing who you are at any point along the way would be the biggest regret. I always try to stay true to who I am. I may get a tad bit defensive when it comes to my work, but these are my dreams put onto paper. How could you not defend something that’s apart of you?

my first studio project ever... design a place for a leaf.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Purple Trees


I've lived in the Greensboro - Winston area for the last three years and have driven down I-40 countless times. However, I have no memory of ever seeing brilliantly spectacular purple trees along the interstate in the middle of spring. On my journey home the other day, I just had to take a few snap shots of the beauty of spring. The pop of color amongst all the green is absolutely wonderful. I have no idea why the purple trees decided to come this year, but I hope the stay for a while longer!!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Oh! Olaf

A while back my roommate / soul sister / soulmate introduced me to an artist named...


... she showed me a few of his paintings and I absolutely died. I had to see more, so I decided to look him up and find a website that displayed all of his beautiful work. Luckily I stumbled across his home page and this is what I discovered...

"tree"
This painting fascinates me every time I look at it.
It's so simple yet elaborate at the same time.

"last"
What do you do when you have the weight
of the world on your shoulders?

"natura morte"
One life gives way to many.

"paradise 1"
I love the play on Botticelli's Venus and
painting men in women's clothing

"paradise 2"

"flower heads"
I love the link to Marie Antoinette, with the outrageous
hair piece, in the right image.

"cover for du magazin"

"portrait of chopin for a cd cover for universal music"

"october : invitation-card for Paris Fashion Week :
talbot und runhof"