HYBRID MODEL
THIS HYBRID MODEL IS THE COMBINATION OF THE PENGUIN+MANTA RAY+EDGE MODEL(WALKING TOWARDS THE EDGE OF A CLIFF). THESE MODELS WERE ALSO CHOSEN AS THE FINAL THREE TO USE FOR MY HYBRID. I FIRST COMBINED THE PENGUIN MODEL WITH THE MANTA RAY MODEL THAN ADDED THE EDGE MODEL WHICH ARE THE BUMPY MATERIALS THAT ARE PENETRATING THROUGH THE ENTIRE MODEL. WHEN THE MODEL WAS FINISHED I REALIZED I CREATED MANY SPACES IN BETWEEN, INSIDE AND UNDERNEATH THE MODEL. I WENT TOWARDS A DIFFERENT DIRECTION DOING THIS MODEL WHICH WAS NOT TO MAKE IT TO LITERAL BUT I ALSO HOPE IT WASN'T TO MUCH.
Your hybrid model has indeed a less literal approach. It is interesting to see combination of different materials as well as different geometry elements such as curves interlocking with surfaces. I am fascinated to see what your interpretation of a linear element vs a plane vs a free form (curvy) surface would be and how all these tie successfully to your programmatic manifesto.
ReplyDeleteSymmetry: I would say that main argument of this model is symmetry. How does symmetry fits with your program? Go back to your program matrix and think about symmetry. Re-evalute this move accordingly.
Ribbon: You are working with a series of free form surfaces that through folding create fluid spatial conditions. I can see how these surfaces could diagram your building’s circulation. That is to say that this model needs to be translated into space not literally but conceptually. What you just created is not necessarily your massing, it is not the “form” of your building.
Looking forward to your next steps.
I think one of the most interesting redevelopment of this hybrid from the previous models is how it touches the ground - or where is the ground plane, first floor... the movement shows an excitement throughout the spaces as it penetrates and wraps around the larger elements. There is hierarchy, but also the symmetry - was it done on purpose? you did have this symmetry in the other models. I am looking for more jumping into or off the mass - could a piece be broken or reappearing out of the ground plane near the larger mass? Similar to the penguins jumping into the water?
ReplyDeleteEvery angle of your model is indicative of a great spatial organization until you get to the symmetrical overview picture. There is a clear direction for massing, organization, some formal approaches, ground plane interaction and circulation.
ReplyDeleteThen there is the symmetry overlay which is most decidedly a comfort zone, but really detracts form the overall organization of your model. If you are committed to symmetry for a programmatic or other reason, look into Greg Lynn's writings on bilateral symmetry. He has delineated ways of creating "assymetrical symmetry."