Project 3: Spatial Experiences
4/15 — Exploring Modular Systems
Shape 1:
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Shape 2:
First Configuration:
Second Configuration:
Shape 3:
First Configuration:
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4/20: Iteration 4
I did not like this iteration because it didn’t do what I had wanted it to. I switched my cardboard to a slightly thicker type. Because of this it didn’t react the same way as it had. I want to explore a completely new form on my next iteration using what I’ve learned from these past few.
4/22: Iteration 5 / Color + Context
Shape:
Configuration
Coloring Process — I used Rust-oleum spray paint to color my pieces. I choose a beige color. Of the colors I had available I like this the best. I ran out of paint before I could finish all of my pieces so I sprayed the remaining pieces white. I applied a very thin coat on these pieces so that the colors from the Froot Loops box would still be visible. When rebuilding my module I positioned these white pieces so that they would function within the pattern.
Colored Module:
Scaled:
Context: Outdoor pavilion at a city park
Adjectives: Open, Shady, Comfortable
4/27
Based on last classes critique I made a few changes. I recolored my pieces with acrylic paint. My choices in paints and colors are limited based on what I have available to me. I preferred the spray paint look but I only have black available right now. I was trying to make my piece more interesting by having it appear differently depending on distance. I painted most of the exterior sides white and the interior with bright colors. I was going for a bright playground/children friendly look. I don’t think this worked. The paint degraded the cardboard and doesn’t catch light attractively.
Another change I made based on critique was adding a different module shape. I cut two pieces on either side into a new shape and fit them back into place normally. The goal of this was to open up the structure and change how people flow through and interact with the space. This was more successful in my opinion.
I prefer my last iteration to this one, I think this was a step back. Because my cardboard pieces have become so degraded at this point I will need to recut all of them again.
3/30 Final
Based on the critique of my last iteration I decided to rethink my use of color. As a result of the order and repetition in my structure Daphne suggested doing something to create more visual interest.
I considered using magazine pages create interest on the interior sides of my module. As I started to remake my structure, I looked for new cardboard and ended up using an orange Nike shoebox. Very recently a girl I went to high school with posted pictures on Instagram of her in Kyoto, Japan at the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. This reminded of me of “The Gates” a work of art I learned about in Art History in school. Both of these are outdoor structures made to be walked through and use a bright orange. Because of these I thought using the orange from the Nike box would be effective in increasing visual interest in my module.
While I liked the orange, I wanted my module to appear modern. On the exterior of the module I chose to paint it to look metal. I used metallic grey spray paint and added a glossy sealant after two layers. This accomplished the look I was going for.
This time, I decided to take my pictures outside to get more realistic lighting to capture my module in its outdoor setting. Unfortunately, I waited until it was late to take pictures and couldn’t get them before the sun was lower. The shadows in my picture are longer than I wanted. The color worked very well in the sunlight and definitely did it’s job in creating interest. The metallic sides reflected light and the orange interior seemed bright and warm.
