A guide to
Foundation of Design Representative
In my first year at the University of Melbourne, I took a foundational subject that introduced me to the role of representation in design and architecture within contemporary practice. This subject challenged us to develop keen observation skills and analyze diverse information. Through careful observation and analysis, we learned to extract valuable insights and understand the importance of observing and analyzing information in architecture.
M1
In Module 1, we explored the art of drawing a croissant. This exercise involved analyzing the croissant's shape and making section cuts to better understand its structure.
Module 2 focuses on creating a 3D "Mario World" using hand-drawing and vector-based techniques, following technical specifications with specific materials and software.
M2
A Maze
Module 2 allowed me to transition from a 2D to a 3D world, exploring and adding elements to create a maze-like space. Small stones provided jumping points, golden walls increased maze complexity, and trees enhanced the overall experience. While there is room for improvement, the module was an opportunity for creative exploration.
M3
In Module 3 we will utilize the Paneling Tool and Rhino to examine the interplay between surfaces and patterns and how they impact visual perception. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of developable surfaces and the fabrication process.
Sandro Botticelli, Madonna with Child and Singin Angel,
1477 ca Berlin, Gemäldegalerie
In my composite study, I examined the fabric flow and delved deeper into the panels to capture the fabric's weight. Utilizing folds, I conveyed the fabric's hierarchy and a sense of realism. The composition aimed to create the illusion of a hanging shirt, with curves, high points, and low points accentuating the flow in two directions.
This module explores perspective and notation/field mapping techniques, applying them to reinterpret a passage from Invisible Cities within the Old Quad building.
M4
Olinda
Olinda is not the only city that grows in concentric circles, akin to tree trunks adding new rings each year.
Within the compact dimensions of Olinda, it retains the essence and vitality of its predecessors, with each Olinda blossoming from the previous ones. Hidden within this innermost circle, new Olindas are already sprouting, although they may be difficult to discern.
Unlike Olinda, the ancient walls expand, carrying the old neighborhoods with them. These quarters retain their proportions as they stretch towards the broader horizons at the city's edges.The concept of living structure, regeneration, and concentric circles reflects the societal dynamics where the boundaries reveal the disparity between the suffering of the poor and the resilience of the rich.
