Between silence and light

Within the sacred space I created there are both private and public spaces. These two dualities were created through lighting, varied materials, and room dividers. The public areas were flooded with light and provided seating for a group of people. The private place was closed off by two walls and had diffused lighting produced by the installation of kalwall windows. Both private and public spaces had a language of their own. A virtual reproduction of the room was created on Sketchup.

Road Trip

The modernism era was driven by the concepts of rationalization and standardization. There is a strong congruence between technological advancements and architectural structures during this time. This congruence led to a variety of technological developments that paved a way for new building materials and techniques. LeCorbusier and his ‘Five Points of Architecture’ created strong roots within the modernism era. Other designers and architects branched off from LeCorbusier’s teachings by rejecting some of his ideals but keeping others. Falling Water and The Crystal Palace are examples of the varied ideals during the modernism era.

Upon entering Falling Water one is introduced to the notion of compression and release. The entrance is a small space that opens up and releases you into a vastness flooded by natural light. The compression aspect is used to enhance the sense of expectation for the buildings interior.

The Crystal palace is a great example of how materiality takes new form. Constructed from glass and cast iron, the Crystal palace became a new building type not readily accepted as architecture by most at the time. Paxton was a horticulturist and a builder of greenhouses and this is where the concept of the Crystal Palace grew from.

Perspective of Room 401

Sacred Space

Design a Room

Perspectives form book

Ten Things

The Grove Park inn embodies its mountain surroundings and shows true craftsmanship.

Learning about famous African American architects and designers is very important to me. Its nice to see that even through adversity wonderful things were created. The Los Angeles Airport was built by Paul Williams.

Music comes in so many varities and evoke various emotions just like desgin.

A purple rose is the epitamy of beauty to me. It reminds me of the architectural element: Beauty

A hybrid just shows what the future holds for us now that we have to use innovative ideas and technology to protect the dwindling resources.

"Part of your world" is one of the songs from the Little Mermaid. Her home under the sea was nothing like life on the land. She learned all she new about land through collecting artifacts and gathering information from Scully(the seagull). Her relentless attitude toward learning about life on land is how designers should be when designing for various types of cultures and people.

Waterfalls are so peaceful.

An mp3 player is such a tiny device that can hold so many things: music, videos, photos, and the list goes on. It reminds me how something can have more than one function no matter what the size is.

Meditation signs

One of the eight wonders of the world.