Monday, April 21, 2008

Project 2: Room & Narrative

Procedure





1. Woman with a water jug – Johannes Vermeer
- Brightness level high due to the open window
- Sense of purity due to water jug
- Spiritual feel with combination of light and water
- Free, flowing, calm, fresh
- Sense of openness and no restraint as she is opening the window
- Opening of window brings connotations of new beginning or fresh start
- Her facial expression though seems a bit sombre which maybe could suggest hidden emotions, suppression
- Need to be free or see the world
- Curiosity

2. Narrative

"a young woman living in an orthodox house inspiring for something better"

3. Site

-suburban area with a small gap of natural landscape

Design/Thinking Process -

Through examination of the painting I have decided to pull out various elements i perceive through the painting. The lighting that is apparent through the window opening gives the painting a sense of happiness and a good mood. The water jug also connotates to me a sense of purity and nature. However when I look at the actual character's facial expression, I do not sense any mood of happiness but instead I see a longing for something.

As windows usually represent or have connections to new beginnings and the ability to look beyond the space you are within I thought i should use these concepts within the design of my space.

My space will consist of two levels where the bottom level will look quite normal and ordinary but as you move up to the second level there is more activity and something different. The top level will have various openings and artistic elements in order to inspire and excite the occupants of the space.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Project 1

Parti Drawings







Poche Drawings



Model