Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Research + Analysis :: Lines X Cities





Research + analysis from the Lines X Cities studio:
Image 01_Geneology - developmental logics, typologies, ideologies
Image 02_Atlas - geometrical prototypes, pattern of fragmentation
Image 03_Matrix - alternative uses, emergent patterns, informality
Images 04-05_proposal for Paris Ring Roads by Elainna Wright

Click the image for a larger and more clear view. (Images 01-03 by Lines X Cities studio, images 04-05 by Elainna Wright, and text
by Nahyun Hwang)

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Review :: Typeform Redux






Photos from the Typeform Redux Studio review. (Photos by Jungmin Yoo)

Mid Review :: No Vacancy



Develop your argument. Demonstrate what you are discussing. Situate the work in the context of No Vacancy. Present, locate, show. (Images 1 and 2 by Maja Mrdalj, image 3 by Heather Losley, and text paraphrased from Catie Newell)

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Effective Arguments :: No Vacancy





RIGOR: def end. In response to UNBASHFUL, go back through with great rigor taking care to determine and defend the considered methods of adjustment and lifetime of the project.

JUST YOU: c larify. Draw only the portion of the building that your project affects.

_WITHOUT: Indicate this portion without your project.

_WITH: Indicate this portion with your project.

DISTINGUISHED ATMOSPHERE: tell. what sort of life and narrative does your project create? Emphasize the atmosphere and conditions as developed within your work.

WALL SECTION AXON/PERSPECTIVE: cons truct. Rigorously draw the wall section and extended surfaces.

OPERATIONAL DETAILS: demons t rate. Diagram the operations. Clarify what principals drive the project.

TIME SCALE/SEQUENCING: deploy . Situate time within your project. How/when is it built? seasonal adjustments? How long does it last? When/if it ends.

MOODINESS: characterize. Through perspectives, demonstrate:

_WITHIN: The tone and life within and amongst your project.

_AFAR: The impression of your project as presented from a distance.

GREATER SURROUNDS: contribute. Your work will alter the atmosphere and the life of the project. Expand on its extents and contribution to the atmosphere and negative space.

(Images 1 and 2 by Grant Weaver, images 3 and 4 by Michelle Whitaker, and text by Catie Newell)

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Cross-Check :: All Studios








All studios took part in the student led Cross-Check review. (Photos 1-7 by Jungmin Yoo, photo 8 by Meredith Miller)

Site/Defense/Attitude :: No Vacancy


SITE: exploring, representing, defending, and altering the chosen site as seen through the eyes of your project.

DEFENSE: the logistics, tactics, operations, techniques, and resultants of your method of working on those structures.

ATTITUDE: the atmosphere, character, and ideas behind your work.

(Image 1 by Holly DeRussel, image 2 by Grant Weaver, and text by Catie Newell)

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Studio Trip to Columbus, Indiana :: Typeform Redux







Images from the Typeform Redux Studio's trip to Columbus, Indiana.
Image 1: Mill Race Ampitheater
Image 2 and 3: Elliott Stone Company 
Image 4, 5, and 6: Jefferson Proving Ground
Image 7: Cummins Building_ Roche Dinkeloo
(Photos by Jungmin Yoo)