Quote of the week"The painter starts with the real world and works toward abstraction...But architecture takes two lines. The architect starts with the abstract world, and due to the nature of her work, works toward the real world. The significant architect is one who, when finished with a work, is as close to the original abstraction as she could possibly be...and that is also what distinguishes architects from builders." John Hejduk
Fridays presentation will begin at 9am. We will have Clifton Ellis and Brian Rex as our guests, so be on your best behavior. We will begin with Ricky and move around the room counter clockwise. I will be in studio at 8h15 to help prepare and organize if you are having a hard time with either of these tasks.
I talked to each one of you in detail this morning about what to have for Friday so there is no specific list of drawings to present, but rather what you will need to explain your concept. Many of you will include your original delineation of the shirt, some of you will not. Just remember what we talked about today.
Representing the operation of the model is essential. If the model moves you must represent the stages and the trace of movement using photomontage methods with analytical drawing techniques for the plan and or the section. You all should know what you need to do. If there are any questions please feel free to email me. I think most of you are where you need to be, but some are behind and need to do some catching up before Fridays review. Remember to focus on process, recognizing that the architectural process is more unique than the product, exploit craft (drawing, fabrication, connection, ect) as an investigatory method - not simply as representation.
When drawing your sections/plans and or composing your photomontage/drawing do not forget those notational techniques developed during the first quarter of the semester. Use what you have, use what you have learned and you will do wonderfully on Friday.
Things to have for your 9:00 Friday presentation (this is a short list, each one of you will be distinct in what you pinup)...
1. First things first. Your manipulated shirt should be pinned up already or you have the option to wear it.
2. Operational diagram(s) of the shirt. Sequential photos and or sequential diagrams of the shirt process. Pinup all things that were talked about on Wednesday. Some of you need to work on lineweights that were never fixed and print them as well. I spoke with each of you about what you need to have from this stage, but if you have any more questions either comment on this blog or email me. The drawings should dazzle your critic. This is where your concept started.
3. Concept models and process models will need to be working and presented with excellent craft. This stage is testing the material, representational, and performative qualities of your concept models. The question to ask yourselves is, "what material best represents my idea?" "What are the performative qualities of my concept?" If one of these new models is a work in process, bring it regardless.
4. Sequential photographs and or Photomontages and or Photomontage drawings.
5. Plan and or Section drawings.
I will be there at 8h15 to help set up. This means you must be on time.
