Architecture Rocks!

yes, literally. This was carved out of solid rock by hand. I believe it is in India and have learnt that India has more than 1,200 such structures, the earliest dating to 8000 B.C.
it wont help you on your architecture course to know this, but hey at least you've now seen another meaning to vernacular construction. :p

3D images for Bond Bryan Architects

I was randomly googling a project i worked on and i came across this page: http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=284&storycode=3131215&c=1

the images are what i produced for Bond Bryan Architects! too bad i havnt got any recognition for it!lol..

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My Intuitive Response

From my analysis of York and the River Foss i developed an intuitive response. I wanted to focus on 3 main points - the condition, shape and tranquility of the river. I (tried to) make a wire model (as seen below) with 3 layers showing a graphical representation of my findings.

The top layer shows the shape of the river
Middle layer shows the tranquility
Bottom layer shows the condition

Areas where undulations in the line are present represent where the tranquility or condition are negative (so flat lines are good!).




I think the model works well as it illustrates the negative and positive areas on the river Foss quite clearly, although photographs can't do it justice. For a sense of scale, the height of the model is 5cm and the width is 22cm.

Here are some more intuitive responses from other Grad Dip students (click to enlarge).

Thats all for now!

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Architecture - Intuitive Response and Magic!

On tues 10th Feb we, Graduate Diploma year 1, had a 'intuitive response' show and tell presentation. Generally the idea was to make a sculptural model of some sort however it was up to the individual to find a means to portray a feeling, idea, sense of space about the site. Some people made sculptures, some made models (one that reminded me of this for some reason..) and others tried more creative ways of expressing their thoughts. One of these ways was a card trick!

Obviously being the keen videographer that I am, I was there to film this spectacle in full 720p HD glory. so here's the link. (you might want to click the video and watch it directly from youtube - there is a 'watch in HD' link which, unsuprisingly, directs you to the HD version. :)

Adaptable Architecture Gallery

A group of Brazilian architects have sent Dezeen.com these images of a conceptual, mobile gallery, designed to travel along the river Thames in London. The project was developed for a competition organised by architectural agency Arquitectum, called London 2008, by a team of architects made up of Victor Paixao, Miguel Felipe Muralha, Paula Sertorio, Thiago Florez, Andre Mack and Bruno Castro.

The brief was to design a mobile architecture gallery which could travel along the river and pick up visitors at several locations.

here's the direct link! (click here!)

York - Site Analysis (in pictures)

Yesterday and the day before that, I had the joy of freezing both my beloved (coco)nuts off. Along with this unnerving pleasure I traveled to York, the first day in my car and the second day in a monster truck - well, a Toyota Land Cruiser - to do a site analysis of an extensive area of York. The focus of this site analysis is the River Foss which stems off from the River Ouse at the south of York and mianders northward where it finally ceases to be a river (according to google maps) at Strensall - just 10km from the centre of York.

From a tutorial today my group has decided to perform a very thorough site analysis where each of us take a few topics and rigeriously search information, draw maps, diagrams, sketches, lemonparty, and finally produce a document consisting of all our efforts. This large task should effectively be our site analysis of the whole of the site - and once we decide upon an area/site to design a building on we shall then carry out a further site analysis of that locale.

I've still do to my part of the analysis but here are a some photos from the day/s.

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East bank of the River Ouse, near Lendal Bridge

Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate

A clue

Model of the Hungate development

end of Picadilly, where it connects to Tower St.

Top 10 Green Architecture Projects 2008

At the end of December Inhabitat did an article on the 'Top Ten Green Architecture Projects of 2008', some of which i have never seen before, so i feel its my duty to cut, paste and plagiarize their article (lol). Actually i'll just show you the pictures and reference a link for you to click on for more details. :)
Above, 'the Greenpix Zero Energy Media Wall by New York based architecture & media firm Simone Giostra & Partners. Visible from up to a kilometer away on one of Beijing’s most congested main roads, the 20,000 square foot bright light facade of the Xicui entertainment complex is more than stunning, it’s surprisingly strong in its green credentials. The Greenpix Zero Energy Media Wall is the world’s largest color LED display, and has a self sustaining energy life-cycle. Harvesting sunlight collected during the day via photovoltaic solar cells, the wall uses stored solar energy to light up the LED’s for a spectacular nighttime show.'

Above, Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.

Above, recycled subway cars turned into studios in London.

For the rest of these projects click here.

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Excellent residential projects!

This link shall take you to a site i stumbled upon containing several fine examples of architecture. These are my favorite images from that very page.

STUMBLE!

if you dont have Stumble on your browser then you havnt lived - seriously. I insist you go google 'stumble upon' and install it.

this is something i Stumbled upon (gedit?).. its slick and i really like it! click here to visit the flickr page.

Free Materials and Textures

yes thats right.. free materials and textures for you to use in your models. click here

Stairs anyone?... or Base jumping?

Click here for a whole page full of wondrous stairs for your delight. Here's some samples!








... or if you fancy watching some Base jumping off the Burj Dubai then watch this vid (below)!

Poll Results

Poll title: What software do you use mainly?

Results are:

3D Studio Max/Viz	4 (50%)
Autocad	2 (25%)
ArchiCAD	2 (25%)
Blender	1 (12%)
Cinema 4D	1 (12%)
Revit	0 (0%)
Sketchup	4 (50%)
Other...	1 (12%)

The next poll is: Steel or Concrete?

Benny Lava

If you know what the title refers to, you'll appreciate this pic (found on deviant art)! If you dont know what it is, here's the youtube link!


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(ANIM) The Cinema

Somebody asked me if i could show them the animation i did for project which looks at reintroducing a cinema in Leeds around where the first film (ever made) was shot. The site is near the Calls Landing and it overlooks the river and is angled toward Leeds Bridge (click here).

Enjoy the video!





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(ANIM) Urban Design - Revisited...

Every now and then I stumble upon a few old videos that conjure up fond memories of my progression up the architectural ladder. This one in particular was the culmination of a lot of hard work and a lot of team work.

Enjoy and reminisce...

the worlds most super-designed data centre

This is perfect for a 'James Bond villain' apparently.. so it MUST be good! take a look! (click here)

cool blog/magazine website

yatzer.com has a "with prime focus to locate, collect and share all the beautiful things within the creative world and make its viewers aware of all the very latest and most unique items from all the creative fields such as architecture, art, interiors, industrial design, graphics and fashion."

its pretty cool..! take a look!

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Architects Dress Code

a pic for you to lol about. it is actually quite a true representation of an architects clothing!

Future of Green Housing

This is an interesting article on the future of green housing. A nice read!


http://www.ecosalon.com/title/15_Inspiring_Glimpses_into_the_Future_of_Green_Housing

La Biennale Di Venezia

Hi everyone!

Recently I went to venice to see the Architecture Out There exhibition in Venice - The Biennale. It happens every two years and judging by my experience i'll definitely be going again!!

Here are a few images from the event for you all to see!

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