Assignment
Experiment with formal composition and abstraction by taking two simple building forms, transforming individual elements and then combining multiple iterations.
Objectives:
- Explore the relationship between space and form
- Investigate transformation and abstraction
- Gain a better understanding of tectonic expression
- Understand different drawing types and their relationship (orthographic projections, isometric)
- Explore drawing composition
- Develop design process
- Develop technical skills including model-building and sketching
- Utilize digital tools for design and visualization
- Increase visual and oral communication skills
Process (part one):
- Using trace paper, draft three 16″ x 16″ squares and divide into a 4×4 grid (4″ squares) to create a matrix.
- Using the drawing provided (link to PDF), place the morphouse isometric view in the upper left grid (scale: 1/8″ = 1′-0″). Create one matrix for each morphouse and the third can be either #1 or #2.
- Transform a single element (or group of elements such as windows) horizontally and vertically in the matrix. Choose distinct elements for each transformation (such as a roof for one and walls for another). Draw the hybrid transformations in each of the remaining squares.
- Note about drawing: Using a controlled hand, freehand each of the isometric views in the matrix. It will be helpful to hardline (using a square straightedge) some elements as a reference. This can be done very lightly using graphite (2H or H lead). Use line weights to further distinguish spatial depth and building outline.
Process (part two):
- Choose one isometric drawing from the process listed above. The drawing can be any within the matrix except for the original house (upper left corner).
- Using AutoCAD, draft the transformation of the morphouse in a four-part sequence – the first square being the original morphouse chosen. These will be printed at 1/8″ = 1′-0″.
- Using AutoCAD, draft the primary orthographic projections (plan, four elevations and two sections) of the house. Arrange the drawings like an unfolded box with the sections aligned to the corresponding elevations. (We will discuss this in class.) These will be printed at 1/4″ = 1′-0″. Since the drawings are at a larger scale, please add the appropriate amount of detail to the drawing (such as window frame widths). Poché (solid, grey or hatch) section cuts through walls, floor, roof, etc. Assume original morphouse exterior walls are 8″ thick, floor slab is 4″ thick and roof is 10″ including structure.
- Note about drawing: It is critical that proper line weights are used for CAD drawings, otherwise they can be difficult to read and uninteresting. Please use distinct line weights to distinguish spatial depth and building outline.
Final Deliverables
Presentation sheet that contains the following:
- Final morphouse transformation (four-part sequence) at 1/8″ = 1′-0″. Include graphic scale.
- Primary orthographic projections at 1/4″ = 1′-0″. Include graphic scale.
- Project name, student name, DSGN 341, Fall 2010
- Black, white and grey only – no color.
Scale Model of Final Morphouse:
- Scale: 1/4″ = 1′-0″
- Make sure it is finely crafted! (Keep a sharp blade and use your CAD drawings as templates.)
- Use chipboard, illustration board or museum board – NO FOAM CORE
- You can also use basswood. Especially useful for smaller details (such as window frames).
Process Documentation:
- Three matrices and all process sketches
Digital Files:
- Upload the presentation sheet (saved as a high quality PDF*) to the class dropbox on myACU
*Prefix each file with your first initial.last name followed by an underscore (ex: b.young_project 1.pdf)
Schedule + Deadline
- Tues., Aug 30: Review project brief, begin work
- Thurs., Sept 1: Work day, desk critique
- Tues., Sept 6: Work day
- Thurs., Sept 8: Three Matrices due @ the beginning of class, small group critique, begin final deliverables (presentation drawings and model)
- Tues., Sept 13: Service Project (tentative)
- Thurs., Sept 15: Mock-up of presentation sheet fit-to-page on tabloid size@ beginning of class, Service Project (tentative)
- Tues., Sept 20: No Class – Must attend Summit
- Thurs., Sept 22: Project due @ beginning of class – Final Critique
Grading Criteria
Project = 20% of final course grade
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