100 word

Fabrication

An "imaginative room" is not purely developed by one's ideas. It is manifestation of an individual's understanding of spatial experiences, which is developed through exposure to other ideas. The exploration of materials and techniques can enhance one's understanding of varying spatial experiences. Structure is first present in the form of experimental studies and can present a certain idea. However, form shouldn't completely dictate the outcome of the design, nor determine the meaning of the spaces, as that is no longer one's "imaginative room". Therefore, through the thorough understanding of the plethora of possibilities created by these materials, one can fabricate a form in accordance to their ideas. The designer is not purely dictated by the process of experimentation,  but utilise it to generate new ideas and create something from their own imagination.

Week 8: Fusion 360 Materials

Week 7

Week 7: Model Making

Week 7: Fusion 360 (Loft & Shell)

Task:

We were required to experiment with the loft and shell tools with our initials. 

Critique: 

The curves are slightly awkward due to the type of letters and the drastic change from a larger surface area to a smaller on (e.g. M > J) I  have played around with moving the shapes in different angles, but that seems to make the issue worse - to the point where it no longer lets me do the shell tool (similar to Russell's issue in his video tutorial)

The thicknesses aren't also consistent, as you can see in the 2 elevations (2 final photos)

Week 6: Model Making

Editing Software: Adobe Lightroom

 

Week 6: Model Making (Process)

Task: We were required to create a physical handmade model of the digital model we made using  FUSION 360. From the examples, Russell was able to create a single net. With this model, I created 3-4 nets. I printed the Fusion 360 Model laser cutting file so I can record.  the dimensions. 

Scale: 1:1

• Material: The material is a thin piece of card with a matte finish, which is a way better material than the first sets of models which I made with paper. 
• Issues: It does not stand. This does not matter for this task, as this task was to replicate the digital model. 

 

Week 5: Introduction to Model Making - Imaginative Room

For this week we were required to make 1:10 models out of paper and cardboard. I have attempted to do that, but it was very flimsy and decided to do make the models in 1:20 instead.

Camera: Iphone 11 Pro Max.

Critiques:

• Material: I used 3 pieces of paper (from my A3 sketchpad). Quality of the paper isn't great. It is flimspy and has a grainy finish. However I used this as I know that this is a draft. 
• Design: It is a direct replica of my bedroom. I need to explore more with various materials and techniques to create interesting facades and multiple spatial experiences within a single space. 
• Editing: Not edited. 

Week 5: Introduction to Fusion 360

Transition space of inspiration: Stairs and hall. Linking the ground floor and the top floor.   

I have decided to not place a top surface for the purpose of being able to look inside. I think it creates a lovely spacial experience - Entering in a narrow space, yet still seemingly open due to the lack of a ceiling and gradually transitioning to a more enclosed space as you ascend the stairs.In relation to the actual stairs in my home, there is a window placed at the top of the double height ceiling (above the start of the stairs), providing a lot more light in that area. As it is placed at the top of the double height wall, the light also reaches towards the top half of the stairs as well. The hall, is completely enclosed (4 doors in all walls).