Sketch #14

This is a home in the woods that struck me. It is known as the Kappe Residence. Not only did it challenge my ability to see things in perspective, but it also helped me to see "shadow in shadow" (as my father would say). The most striking feature of the home is the cantilevering balcony, so I decided to do a sketch which celebrated it.

Sketch #12

In this doodle, I found myself experimenting with curved lines which created the illusion of several surfaces and movement.

Post #13: Architecture as a Language

Although the discipline of architecture mostly involves just the architects, teachers or specialists such as urban designers, I have developed an growing interest and wish to excel in practising the profession.
   Being a practising architect has become important to me because I have found that immersing yourself in what you do knits the profession into you, making it become more than just a job title, but a way of life. I desire to go into the real world and create usable architecture which I can identify with and take responsibility for.
   Practising architecture also calls for taking a stand on what your architectural "style" is. Be it classical or modern, minimalistic or outlandish, an architect must speak some kind of architectural language and do so fluently. Thus, I am drawn to the modernist outlook on architecture, not because I find it more aesthetically pleasing, but because I have found it to be more architecturally rational. The encouragement of architectural liberation and self expression is quite exciting to me. Therefore, through this language, I hope to express myself like I never have before.
Finally, as a practising architect, I wish to develop healthy relationships and an ability to work and collaborate with others. Since it is very commonplace to work in teams, in the world of architecture, developing "people skills" will help me a great deal.
Broad as it may be, the discipline of architecture would not be what it is without those who actually practice architecture. Thus, becoming a practising architect is a dream of mine that I desire to see fulfilled in the nearest future.

Post #12 & Sketch 11

This is the room at my uncle's house, in which I stayed over the break. I drew the window because I realized that just that small additional arched opening on top of the main window made a huge difference in the lighting situation in the space. because the ceiling was higher, it was a good idea to insert that extra opening to take care of the extra volume of space that would have otherwise been in cast shadows. The room remained bright during the day and the openings let in streaks of light, in the night, which danced on the ceiling and created a nice lighting effect

Sketch 7: Section Details from Class

This is a section detail of a cantilever off of a steel girder. It shows the weld connections, the steel HP and HSS members, and addresses the thermal issue with insulation.

Sketch 6: Sketches from "The Making of Architecture"

These are diagrams and sketches made I during ARCH 330. It shows connection between steel and concrete, timber framing roof over hang and architectural grids: Cartesean and Tartan.

Post #4 & Sketch 4

Last week, I thought about the mechanics behind bikes: how they are put together, how they work when they are used and when they were invented. I wonder if the Delta Shelter was inspired by the mechanics of a bicycle? Anyway, this is a silhouette of an nineteenth century man riding a unicycle.

Sketch 3:The Burj Khalifa

I did this sketch to try and figure out the general area of structure in this very tall building was. the darkest strokes show the areas I suggested to be structural.

Sketch 1:Learning to Draw

An architect should DEFINITELY know how to draw, right? I saw this "shed in the woods" on the internet and drew it. I thought it was interesting. Simple, but interesting. As time goes by I'm sure that my drawing and analytical skills will improve.

Post #1: IT IS REAL!

We are learning the reality of architecture. Not just wild imagination and abstractions, but the processes of bringing those figments of our artistic illusions to actuality. From studio to lecture courses, we are being encouraged to think like a REAL architect.

So this week and the one before, I have been inwardly focused on just that. Reality. Is it not all about that? The creations of a REAL architect's imagination are what we see as the REALITY of architecture in our world. 

And so, I look forward to learning all that there is to learn this semester and start on my journey to be a actual architect.