Lumion: Progression and Final Model

Week one
Sketch -> Sketchup -> Lumion

Based off concept for Nathalie De Vries: "Challenging existing thinking through optimising design solutions"

Week Two

Week Three

I designed these stairs to mediate between the curvilinear monument and the rectinlinear one, the stairs transition from one form to the other, to create a flow between the monuments.

I designed the same sets of benches and using artisan tools made some curvilinear, I chose to use the curvilinear shapes with the rectilinear monument as this creates a connection throughout the spaces. Additionally I used more organic textures in this space to compensate for its rectangular arrangement. 

My macro details all evolve from the simplest form I could think of for a bench or a rail - this is because the concepts and both Mies Van Der Rohe and Nathalie Der Vries are interested in beauty in the simplicity of forms. I did not want to over complicate the spaces because of this. 

Link to Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4fytx56swowp7z4/FsMt4pTbM-

Link to Sketchup: https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u841bd5c3-b7ed-4744-8878-5ef84871f779

18 Axonometrics

36 Textures - Light to Dark

Main Textures Used
Dark

This texture was predominantly used for my Van Der Rohe monument- it is more organic and links the rectalinear surfaces with the adjoining monument

Mid

I used this texture for some of the details, it is quite regular and works well with the idea of simple and clear designs.

Light

This texture was used on lots of the Nathalie Der Vries monument in order to subtly give it some connection to the rectilinear shapes of the Van Der Rohe monument.

Concepts

Mies Van Der Rohe

1. Limiting excess and clutter to emphasize open space
2.  Planar elements for harmonization with existing landscape
3. Minimal skin and bones framework to reveal the individual character
4. Unification achieved without ornamentation through the character of enclosed space
5. Reducing distractions to emphasize the beauty in essential elements of our lives

MVRDV

1. Reuse of materials for Sustainability
2. Clarity, cohesive, clear
3. Challenging existing thinking through optimizing design solutions
4. Focus on urban landscape and the public realm
5. Radical investigative spatial research
6. Multicultural habitat for a rich social life
7. Turn urbanism into landscape architecture
8. 

Animations

36 Textures

Client's Activities

Client one: Heston Blumenthal
1. Experiments - mixing chemicals/food etc.
2. Food preparation
3. Taste testing
4. Storing food + food deliveries
5. Cleaning
6. Cooking

Client two: Steinway & Sons
1. Woodworking/assembling
2. Listening/playing
3. Showcasing to clients
4. Painting/varnishing etc.
5. Tuning pianos