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Architectural Design II, Continuation of Architectural Design I. Emphasis is placed on the process by

which design decisions are made and the methods of analysis in context to the existing environment.

Topics include, structure, form and function, building in context, light and construction. To provide

students with the basic principles that underlie Architectural Design.

 

 

Project 1

The object of this project was to take 2 known objects and combined them to come up

with something new. In this case combining existing bridge designs with objects that

move in some way. I Started out 3 brides and turn them into a basic image, then found 3

random objects that move and illustrated their movements. Put them into a 3x3 grid to

come up with 9 overlapping idea boxes, to be filled in with possible ideas for a new

bridge design. ( Click link for Project 1 )

 

Project 2

Project 2 was addition to an existing order, an addition to an existing order first requires

that the ordering system of the prior or prototypical model be perceived and understood.

Then through a series of finite changes and permutations, the original design concept can

be clarified, strengthened, and built upon, rather than destroyed.  This project was set up

as a scenario where the Smiths commissioned an addition to their home that was originally

built in 1965, this was to be done without destroying the original building.

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Project 3

Project 3 objective was to design a proposed non-denominational chapel located on the

campus of SUNY Farmingdale. The setup was: The College wants this to be a profoundly

spiritual place that people of all faiths can worship and reflect on life’s events. The College

believes this can be achieved by the creative use of light. Select a site on campus; the College

is looking for guidance from the Architect. The building should be integrated into the fabric of

the campus. The College explicitly requests the design not be symmetrical. ( Click link for Project 3 )