Week 9 &10

Assessment Summary Statement

In my assignment “Loft”, I communicated ways in which light can interact with its surroundings when its original parameters are expanded. By experimenting with various materials and forms, I was able to find innovative ways light can dramatically change its appearance in a confined space. Certain light aspects I honed into included angle, shape and size. I demonstrated this through the detailed and dynamic silhouette I cut along the walls in my light model as well as the 30 degree slanted ceiling and extended walls I decided to implement in my model. This assignment and prototyping process was able to build upon my visual communication skills, showing me how light as a medium can dramatically transform a space.

Final Curated Blog

Week 7

Model 5: Light Model

This was a pinterest board I created as I searched for inspiration for my light model

https://www.pinterest.com.au/christinesumska/house-models/

The pattern above became my main source of inspiration for the light model

This week I worked on my light model of my room, exploring different ways I could let light enter my space. I began to make various cuts and shapes. My first design was a triangle pattern on the roof of my room. Depending on time of time of day, the sun would create shadows on triangles on various walls.

I had already worked at a 1:20 scale in my previous model, sp this week I worked at a 1:50 scale. Below is a sketch of the dimensions when working at a 1:50 scale. These dimensions were ideal because the 160gsm paper was strong enough to hold up its structure.

The model ended up being very small and fitting in the palm of my hand.

This was my initial design for the ceiling of my model.

However, I felt like it was too repetitive and too much light was being let into the room. So while still sticking to geometric shapes, I simplified the roof. This time, most of the ceiling was covered except for a small angled window near my bed. Considering the height from the loft to the roof on the left side was rather short, I though this was a nice addition to open up the space and let light in at an ideal angle.

Below are close up photos of the model.

The bottom half of my room retains most of the original design because i felt that the main South facing window lets in plenty of light.

Below are some images of the shadows created when my torch was placed at different angles around model.

POV of 2nd Level Loft Window

 POV from Entrance Door

Image with roof taken off

Photos with Human Scale

Model 2: Fusion 360 Lazer Cut

Fusion 360 Initials 

Below are the initials I created following this weeks tutorial.

Week 8

Fusion 360 Textures

I chose these textures because I like how even from a foward facing perspective, you can still see the shape of the letter S. It also like how sleek it looks and how it transitions from colour to clear.

Photoshop Textures

This week I worked on photoshopping different textures onto my model. The model I chose was the third model I created which was my reimagined model with the extending ceilings and balcones. I chose 3 different perspectives so I could focus on both interior and exterior textures.


In this design I experimented with more earth tone colours, darkening my furntiture and adding dark wooden floors.

This image explores more exterior textures. I went with a simple brick exterior to give it a homey feeling.

This model adheres most to the current design of my room. I put in hexagon tiles to compliment my hexagon shelves. I also included foam brick wall because it was something I personally liked and had seen trending in interior design for the past few years. 

Week 5 & 6

About my Room

My room measured 4.2m x 3.15m. It ceilings are 2.5m high. There is one large south facing window. On the opposite side is a 2m tall door. Next to the door is a built in wardrobe and a mirror door that reflects light form the window, opening up the space. 

Model 1: Paper Model

This model was created using 80gsm printing paper and constructed using considerably thick tabs. I noticed that thicker tabs provided greater stability. However, the paper was still too flimy to retain a rigid rectangular shape.

I was unable to create a model using a 1:10 scale because of paper size restrictions. The largest size of paper I had was A3, and the 1:10 ratio exceeded these dimensions. Hence I used a 1:20 scale as shown below.

(Idecided to include my blue feature wall because it helps me understand and identify the orientation of things in my room.)

Template

Assembled

Model 2: Cardboard Model

Following a very similar process as the first model, I used paper cardboard of 160gsm. Using tabs, I created another model, and it held up much better this time. The walls were much more rigid, and it wasn't as delicate. This prevented unwanted creases or folds. 

Template

Assembled

Folding Techniques

Below are my attempts of the provided tutorials in the studio activities. I thoroughy enjoyed doing them and was even able to apply a few of the techniques to my third model.

Model 3: Improved Model with Folding Techniques 

Prior to constructing my 3rd model, I browsed on pinterest and below are some of the pictures i drew inspiration from.

I also drew out a plan so I could figure out the dimensions before cutting the pieces. the left side of the room is 1.5 times it's original height, while the right side of the room is double it's original height. Extra details are shown in the sketch below.

In this model, I expanded my box-like room by extending the ceiling and adding a balcony. First I did some research into a mezzanine, and that inspiration evetually turned into a loft. By extending the ceilings, I was able to take advantage of the extra vertical space and place my bed on a different level. I liked this idea that my sleeping space could be separate fromt the rest of my room. Both the 80gsm and 160gsm paper I had was not able to support the structure of my room, so I used foam core as the frame of my room. Other than that the rest oy my room is made of paper.

Here are the unfurnished and furnished comparisons. (Front View)

I retook these images later with better lighting.

Top View

Side View

Interior (Perspective from entrance) 

Perspective from Window

POV from ceiling window

Fusion 360: 3d Shapes 

Below is my attempt of modelling 3 rectangular prisms in fusion 360. I wanted to model it so I could replicate my slanted ceilings, however because I was restricted to rectangular shapes, this was the result. This model was created using the dimensions from the 1:20 scale.

Fusion 360 Layout

Model 4:

Based on the model I created in Fusion 360, using 160gsm paper card, I recreated it. This model was designed to communicate the overall geometry and simplfy the spatial dimensions of my model. Through 3 rectangular prisms, it communicates the seperate areas of my model, yet shows how they are still all connected.