Although I have not struggled
starting a project, I can’t really say that I have a specific design method.
Every project has been very different from each other but have all been successful. I don’t believe that I design in a certain style yet, but most of
my projects have organic forms or have one main focal point.
In
the beginning of the project, I would study the client, context, and culture –
designing for what the city needs and wants. Then I will research some
precedents to help develop a concept. After the research phase, I would sketch
forms that are an abstract interpretation or literal depiction of the concept.
This part is crucial because it is when I decide if my project is going to be a
sculptural piece or not – which usually is. After the form is decided, I fit
the functions/programs into their spaces. If the square footages for the
programs won’t fit, a few minor changes to the form will occur.
For
materials, I mostly use glass, concrete, and wood. Many of my projects are
earth tones with the only vibrant colors coming from vegetation -- which is
strongly present in many of my designs. I enjoy playing with man and nature -- the
relationship between hard and soft.
After
each semester has passed, an exit interview is done with our studio professor.
Each of mine have said that my designs are strong because I am a sculptor. With
that in mind, I don’t believe I have a specific style. I approach the projects
as if it is artwork and mold it until the design is appealing to the eye and tells a story.
Although being a sculptor ensures good designs, it can also be a bad thing.
Buildings should be designed with function over form instead of the other way
around. In most cases, my functions have been able to fit inside the form that
I have developed first, but there have been a few times when programs had to be
tweaked to fit the form that I grew to love.
For
my future designs, I hope to find a balance between form and function –
developing the functions before the form so they may both fit perfectly.
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| Estopinal Competition 2013 |
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