Experiment 2 Submission

Submission for Exp 2

The two architects for which this monument is built for are:
 Kengo Kuma and Kisho Kurokawa

Kengo Kuma evokes Japanese traditions through the simplicity and clarity of his structural solutions as well as the importance of light and transparency. Through this Kengo Kuma is able utilise arhcitecture as a  literal and physiological "frame" for natural elements. I have mirrored this notion in the rectilinear portion of the structure, using the framework as a "guide" around nature.

Additionally, Kisho Kurokawa idolizes the notion of architectural impermanence, mirroring the natural laws of life and death as evident within the Nakagin Capsule Tower. Hence, the curvilinear portion of the monument is reflective of the semi-organic polyp structure of coral. As polyp clusters die and are eroded away they create curvilinear patterns replicated in the monument as the cavities are engulfed by the tide.

18 SKETCHES

- 12 individual sketches of a front and back view

 - 6 sketches of rectilinear with curved joint

36 CUSTOM TEXTURES  Light to Dark

- Chosen textures:

LIGHT                                               MEDIUM                                       DARK

REAL TIME IMAGES

ADDITIONAL NIGHT

ADDITIONAL SKETCHUP PICTURES 

 

Link to Lumion folder click here
(note it is better to just open the last autosaved copy as it is easiest to see)

Link to SketchupFile click here