Below is the link to view my post on what Russell asked the class to contribute to the class forum:
http://groups.google.com.au/group/arch1101/browse_thread/thread/e851b68695552118
Friday, May 15, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Article mashup
Barack Obama is revelling in presidential power and prominence when Madonna wore one of his outfits down the Milan runways. Barely 100 days in her family's dusty luggage company, Prada has turned it into a luxury conglomerate that in 2002 had revenues of about 1.9 billion, and that takes a certain type of genius. The rise of Mrs. Prada is at the top of Washington for decades because she has the ability to push through ambitious plans.
"I cannot in my memory remember a time when Madonna has had more influence", said Democrat Franklin Roosevelt and Republican Ronald Reagan. "No matter what direction her new life takes, say others, Madonna's effect on the corporate front is a certain above-the-fray quality because of her deep understanding of the shape of zeitgeist and what people are hungering for."
Obama is seeing with evidence that with power, it is better to launch a lifestyle trend, based on happiness and make something beautiful with it. Without a doubt, Obama is the one creating the trends, having created some definite design benchmarks, he could pull off a worldwide coup d'etat if he so desired. More importantly, he is able to take from people who are then given an authority assured him a legacy on top of all three branches of government - executive, legislative and judicial.
Prada's power, first manifested in the minimal black nylon backpack draped over every influential arm , would never realistically have been picked up by a lot of people, but when it became incarnate in such celebrities as Uma Thruman, it becomes inscribed on the cultural consciousness. One thing Prada the woman is unafraid of is a good fight. Season after season, her fashion opponents are in disarray, reduced in numbers, giving Prada the opportunity to put her imprint on the tidal waves of fashion activity.
References:
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Holland, Steve. "OBAMA REVELLING IN U.S. POWER UNSEEN IN DECADES." 2009. Reuters UK. (accessed 11 May 2009). http://uk.reuters.com/article/motoringAutoNews/idUKTRE5406CF20090501
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2. Ozzard, Janet; Peter Braunstein,; Samantha Conti,; Miles Socha,; Robert Murphy,. "POWER AND THE DIVA: WILL MARRIAGE MUTE MADONNA'S INFLUENCE? 2000. HighBeam Research. (May 10, 2009). http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-68764945.html
"I cannot in my memory remember a time when Madonna has had more influence", said Democrat Franklin Roosevelt and Republican Ronald Reagan. "No matter what direction her new life takes, say others, Madonna's effect on the corporate front is a certain above-the-fray quality because of her deep understanding of the shape of zeitgeist and what people are hungering for."
Obama is seeing with evidence that with power, it is better to launch a lifestyle trend, based on happiness and make something beautiful with it. Without a doubt, Obama is the one creating the trends, having created some definite design benchmarks, he could pull off a worldwide coup d'etat if he so desired. More importantly, he is able to take from people who are then given an authority assured him a legacy on top of all three branches of government - executive, legislative and judicial.
Prada's power, first manifested in the minimal black nylon backpack draped over every influential arm , would never realistically have been picked up by a lot of people, but when it became incarnate in such celebrities as Uma Thruman, it becomes inscribed on the cultural consciousness. One thing Prada the woman is unafraid of is a good fight. Season after season, her fashion opponents are in disarray, reduced in numbers, giving Prada the opportunity to put her imprint on the tidal waves of fashion activity.
References:
1.
Holland, Steve. "OBAMA REVELLING IN U.S. POWER UNSEEN IN DECADES." 2009. Reuters UK. (accessed 11 May 2009). http://uk.reuters.com/article/motoringAutoNews/idUKTRE5406CF20090501
2.
Ozzard, Janet; Peter Braunstein,; Samantha Conti,; Miles Socha,; Robert Murphy,. "POWER AND THE DIVA: WILL MARRIAGE MUTE MADONNA'S INFLUENCE?(Brief Article)." 2000. HighBeam Research. (accessed 10 May 2009).
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-68764945.html
3. Luscombe, Belinda. "FASHION'S AUTEUR, TRUE TO HER OWN EYE." Date unknown. TIME.com. (accessed 11 May 2009). http://www.time.com/time/2004/style/020904/power/2.html
2. Ozzard, Janet; Peter Braunstein,; Samantha Conti,; Miles Socha,; Robert Murphy,. "POWER AND THE DIVA: WILL MARRIAGE MUTE MADONNA'S INFLUENCE? 2000. HighBeam Research. (May 10, 2009). http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-68764945.html
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Filefront upload of Experiment 2
Please visit the following website to learn about the labs and meeting space created for Experiment 2.
http://files.filefront.com/DM+ARCH1101+JABEZ+HOut2/;13726025;/fileinfo.html
http://files.filefront.com/DM+ARCH1101+JABEZ+HOut2/;13726025;/fileinfo.html
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Experiment 2 Final Layout
The two selected clients are Alfred Nobel and Jacques Costeau. Nobel's lab will be situated inside a wall, whereas Costeau's lab is outside of the wall. There will be ramps leading to the meeting place between the two clients.
Before unleashing the Unreal Tournament Product images, let me just briefly explain about the axonometrics chosen for the two clients. Nobel's lab is based on the following image:
This image symbolises a contented effect from Nobel's quote aforementioned in the previous posts.
On the other hand, Costeau's lab is derived from the following image:
The following shows image captures of the two client's labs and the meeting room:
The image above shows Alfred Nobel's lab entrance. Dark textures are generally used for the upper ground level while brighter areas are seen on ground level. The cylindrical columns signify the shape of dynamites. The crystal stairs relects well in front of the dark walls. The dark room behind adds to the spookiness of this area.
This dark room serves as a good place for the client to take his rest and to spend time engaging in other activities beside Research and Development (R&D) related activities like meditation and retrospection into life
The image above depicts the sense of darkness in the floor above. This is to signify the terror of dynamite explosion.
The above image reveals the path leading from Nobel's lab to the meeting space. The built path is a bright and cheerful one, which helps to pre-set a lively and explorative mood for the Nobel before meeting the other client.
A side view of Costeau's lab. The blue-coloured ramps generally show a desire for the coastal life.
The image above shows an aerial view of Costeau's lab. It is inspired by a tail of a fish, relating to Costeau's love and passion for the sea and its inhabitants.
The above image shows the entrance leading to Costeau's lab. The blueness of the floors and walls symbolises the colour of the sea.
A view of one of Costeau's lab rooms. A visual perception contrasting colours is expressed here.
The ramp path leading to the meeting space from Costeau's lab. Agian, the textures of the walls and floors and the lightings are developed in such a way that it influences the mood of the client by its warm and cosy atmosphere.
A view of the meeting space, and the stairs leading to this place. It is an enclosed space as I wanted to ensure that the clients have a sense of belonging there and will not have their minds in their respective labs while holding discussion with each other. The golden panels symbolise a sense of richness of ideas flowing through the space.
A bird eyes' view of the meeting space. It is created in a symmetrical manner based on the shape of an octagon. The whiteness of the space symbolises purity and honesty which clients have to readily portray when they discuss matters. The orange lightings here give a sense of warmness and friendliness.
Before unleashing the Unreal Tournament Product images, let me just briefly explain about the axonometrics chosen for the two clients. Nobel's lab is based on the following image:
This image symbolises a contented effect from Nobel's quote aforementioned in the previous posts.
On the other hand, Costeau's lab is derived from the following image:
The following shows image captures of the two client's labs and the meeting room:
The image above shows Alfred Nobel's lab entrance. Dark textures are generally used for the upper ground level while brighter areas are seen on ground level. The cylindrical columns signify the shape of dynamites. The crystal stairs relects well in front of the dark walls. The dark room behind adds to the spookiness of this area.
This dark room serves as a good place for the client to take his rest and to spend time engaging in other activities beside Research and Development (R&D) related activities like meditation and retrospection into life
The image above depicts the sense of darkness in the floor above. This is to signify the terror of dynamite explosion.
The above image reveals the path leading from Nobel's lab to the meeting space. The built path is a bright and cheerful one, which helps to pre-set a lively and explorative mood for the Nobel before meeting the other client.
A side view of Costeau's lab. The blue-coloured ramps generally show a desire for the coastal life.
The image above shows an aerial view of Costeau's lab. It is inspired by a tail of a fish, relating to Costeau's love and passion for the sea and its inhabitants.
The above image shows the entrance leading to Costeau's lab. The blueness of the floors and walls symbolises the colour of the sea.
A view of one of Costeau's lab rooms. A visual perception contrasting colours is expressed here.
The ramp path leading to the meeting space from Costeau's lab. Agian, the textures of the walls and floors and the lightings are developed in such a way that it influences the mood of the client by its warm and cosy atmosphere.
A view of the meeting space, and the stairs leading to this place. It is an enclosed space as I wanted to ensure that the clients have a sense of belonging there and will not have their minds in their respective labs while holding discussion with each other. The golden panels symbolise a sense of richness of ideas flowing through the space.
A bird eyes' view of the meeting space. It is created in a symmetrical manner based on the shape of an octagon. The whiteness of the space symbolises purity and honesty which clients have to readily portray when they discuss matters. The orange lightings here give a sense of warmness and friendliness.
Monday, May 4, 2009
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