sketchup task

vulnerable, surreal

more so a starting point inspired by...

ARCH 1101 March 11, 2008

STUDIO TASK ONE

PART 2

A: B: C:

PART 3

A: This is a snapshot of the first page of my Personal Interest Project for Society and Culture, a subject I studied for my HSC. It was definitely the most interesting of all subjects I took over the course of high school, and one I didn't think I would have had the opportunity to study at that point in my life, let alone would gain me one of my highest results. My Personal Interest Project was the best piece of creative work I produced in high school. Entitled 'There's Something In The Way You Move Me', it is a 9,000 word document consisting of an introduction, four chapters and a conclusion which investigates the influence of various genres of music on the formation of individual identity. The whole process of choosing a topic relevant to the course, writing a proposal, changing the topic, figuring out how I was going to approach the research process, actually carrying out the research process and putting everything together took one year in total. Of the countless projects we were required to complete throughout high school, this was the one that despite the hours of sleep it consumed, I always looked forward to doing, and ultimately gave me the most satisfaction with the result.

B: The architectural designs of today are increasingly becoming more daring and obscure, and to me are a constant reminder that in the modern day and age anything is possible. One architect whose work is a blatant example of this is Frank Owen Gehry. Of all his amazingly unusual works, the one that stands out to me most is the Experience Music Project located in Seattle, Washington. arcspace.com describes it as presenting "opportunities to explore its history and traditions, participate in the music making process, experience great music, and learn the secrets of composition and performance". A museum of music history, this extraordinary design incorporates numerous features apart from its striking exterior: a central "Sky Church" room, which displays a 12x21 metre montage of images of rock and roll icons, the Seattle Centre monorail which runs throughout the structure, an "Electric Library", restaurant, bookstore and more. This work is definitely one that inspires me not to be afraid of coming up with more quirky designs in my studies.

C: Venice, 2005. What part of Venice isn't beautiful? It's difficult to say which is my favourite part, however this picture taken when I was there two and a half years ago captures the unreal atmosphere the city possesses and takes me back there every time I look at it. Venice is a city I thought only existed in books and films; even when I was there it seemed beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Apart from it being an entire city built on water, the buildings themselves have such a magical quality about them. It is unthinkable that in the 18th century and earlier that technology and available resources enabled them to create such a place. The islands on which the city is built are connected by approximately 400 bridges. Venice's canals serve as roads and the only two forms of transportation are on water or on foot. The home of numerous landmarks and world recognised festivals, Venice has an extensive history and there is so much to be done to preserve it at present. To me it remains the most beautiful place I have ever seen.

PART 4

SIDNEY NOLAN: 'Kelly And His Armour'

noun: desolate

verb: abandon

adjective: vulnerable

RICKY SWALLOW: from 'This Time Another Year' showcased at the Venice Biennale 2005

noun: dry

verb: float

adjective: delicious

PATRICIA PICCININI: from 'We Are Family', also showcased at the Venice Biennale

noun: futuristic

verb: mothering

adjective: surreal