This is my first attempt at a clay model. I wanted to try clay because I can carve spaces out or add spaces to it for the next 4 or so weeks. Of course it is very heavy so I can't move it far. I wanted to add a picture of the model to a picture that I had of the site but I can't get the angles right. I will have to cut the surrounding buildings out tomorrow and put them next to my building so you can get a better sense of context. In context it will give you a better idea of what the design of the building is. I am also going to put some scale figues in the model to give you a better idea of scale.
8 comments:
Stacey:
Just a quick comment: when you study the sections this week, can you use the model as an additional tool to investigate? The massing is fine. (as discussed) You will need to start designing the building in more detail now in accordance with your topic.
Stacey:
One idea: are you going to incorporate the "wrinkled" effect of the clay model into your design?
I don't know, what this might have to do with your topic (do you??), but it might be worthwile to look at (the effect is rather cool). If you want a clean cut facade (which will work just as fine), ignore this comment.
Do you see clay helping as a material choice? Is your building going to feel that heavy? Are the openings going to make it feel lighter? What I am getting at is your material choices. What do you see happening on the facade, not just the shape of it? I am also anxious to see it in context, I can't quite see the scale of it. On another note, if you try to insert your model into a photo in photoshop, you can use the warp tool to get your perspective right. Go Edit, Transform, Warp. Good luck and I can't wait to see more images. (p.s. Happy Birthday)
Stacey,
What materials are you going to use on the facade? Are they going to be something that will make it feel lighter such as glass or metal or a stone that will make it feel heavier. The choice of materials can really define how people react to your building. Does it feel inviting or does it make people dread walking into it?
I am interested in what you do with the voids. How will they relate to the rest of the building and the surrounding buildings?
I tried working with clay, but found it too cumbersome, especially at 1/8 scale.
Try and use Styrofoam, instead its much lighter, and whole sections can be broken in and out.
I do see what you are intending, and I can see two different approaches to getting there.
1. Continue your framing by "carving" out spaces in a subtractive manner, i.e. from clay to get the negative volumes you are looking for.
or:
2. Begin by creating a frame. This would suggest a steel or wood type of structure (basswood is easy to work with), that can then have planes grafted onto it to create space.
Not all of your views need to be explicitly carved out in a heavy fashion, You could do a "venturi" type thing like he did with the Benjamin Franklin house in Philadelphia.
http://www.philart.net/images/large/ghostst.jpg
I like that you used clay for your model, you chosed a material that you can mold in any shape you'd like. I wouldn't be afraid to carve out some curve out of it. I guess there is a limit to using clay, once you get into detailing the building you will probably have to change materials.
Wow! Too many comments for me to comment back at individually but thanks everyone.
Enno: I am not sure about the wrinkled effect. I would have to look into it and find the pro's.
Annie: I never thought of the model being heavy. That's a really good point. I hope my building doesn't feel heavy. I don't want people to think the building is dark and gleamy and not go inside. I am working on the scale of the model. It will help it in context. Thanks for the photoshop tips also.
Tim: The voids are the most important part of the building. I need them to shine, not blend. I'm not 100% on materials but I can't have them heavy.
Steven: Thanks for the website info. I was thinking of revising the model as I design.
Carlos: Thanks for the support on the clay. Your right, it is a great massing tool but definitely not for detailing. I am planning on having a different model for the details.
Stacey
I agree with Enno, the “wrinkled” affect on the clay is cool! I also have to agree with the others that the building looks very heavy. I think Steve is on the money with the Styrofoam comment. I think the clay is limiting you to a “massing” study. A different material will probably be needed to study the interiors/façade.
I don’t know when it was but…Happy Birthday!
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