Done.

Today was my last final of the semester .. & my last semester at SF State (I'll talk about that some other time). & I finally presented my final project for my contemporary houses & architecture class. As said in my previous post, I had to do a group project as my final. I was so ecstatic about this project because of my love for architecture & design, & I finally got to make my first real model! (Models from my color & design class from fall 2010 do not count; hence, projects given in that class were bullshit). This project was like my baby, hahah.

Project: Emulate an architect based on their beliefs & style.
Architect: Luis Barragan.
Type of building: Restaurant.
Style: Neo-Corbusier, modernism, cubism.
Details: The use of natural light is the main functionality. Several large windows throughout the restaurant, creating natural light. Tower-like object on the left is the stairwell to the terrace includes large panel windows to create more natural light & give patrons a view of the outside. The open roof terrace includes additional seating area & a bar, guarded by a 4ft glass railing.
Materials used on model: Crescent no. 100 illustration board, polycarbonate sheets (for railing), transparencies (for windows), cement glue, & hot glue.

Under construction.

For my final in my contemporary houses & architecture class, we have to do a group model project emulating any architect of our choice. My group (sadly, no one knows much about model making or design) decided to emulate Mexican architect Luis Barragan. I'll post up more detail about this project later.

Here's a sneak peak of our work so far, just draft floor plans & elevations:

"Domestic Transformer."

In Hong Kong, because of the space, apartments are small and expensive. Gary Chang, an architect, decided to design a 344 sq. ft. apartment to be able to change into 24 different designs, all by just sliding panels and walls. He calls this the "Domestic Transformer."

I find this really innovative & inspiring.