36 Textures

"Horizontality and low scale heightens the sense of monumentality."

Created with this in mind, the right three textures are more organic, connecting with the natural environment. The patterns are on a small scale, crowding the create the impression of darkness, while the left three are more geometric and structured. The harsh, bold black and thick lines are offset by the fine patterns of the first three, heightening its sense of monumentality.

Textures

All textures, including experimentation and failed attempts... 

Sketchup development

(Previous model)

Electroliquid Aggregation

Kumo

Aalto

Some notes on placing architecture on landscape (3rd page is Jacky's)

Week 7: Sketchup

Crysis

Axonometrics

 

L-->R

1. KUMA: Introduction of light through the skin's porosity provides an integration into the environment

2. AALTO: Mimicking nature's forms in the building assembly as a way to integrate with nature

3. KUMA: Dispersal and fragmentation resulting in the building's envelopment by the landscape

4. AALTO: Verticality of the elements stresses importance of landscape

5. KUMA: Horizontality and low scale of the building complements the discreteness and invisibility of the architecture

6. AALTO: Holistic use of a singular material (bricks) heightens sense of monumentality.