Today we had a critique session on the second design exercise that you were given last week. By now, you should have a basic understanding on the basic concepts of design and principles of three-dimensional organization. Here is a summary of today' discussion...
Your design can be described in terms of its (numerical or conceptual) variables, and constants that are readily given to you. While the constants act as constraints, the variables are for you to change during your design process. You need to try out and explore different design variations while you vary the variables. The relationships between elements are a crucial part of your design. You needs to answer questions related to the description of relationships between physical elements, and find ways to express these on your diagrams. Only a limited set of relationship types are manageable within the design problem given to you.
The three dimensionality of a design is an important concept. Also, do not limit yourself to distinct "layers" of elements placed. Instead you should seek for consistent but variable ways of organizing elements in relationship to each other.
Maintaining the elements' identities while combining them in 3d space is discussed several times. The intersection of volumetric and planar elements might disrupt an element's identity.
Please keep these in mind while you are designing your final models of phase two. On Thursday we will elaborate on these based on your design work.
Your design can be described in terms of its (numerical or conceptual) variables, and constants that are readily given to you. While the constants act as constraints, the variables are for you to change during your design process. You need to try out and explore different design variations while you vary the variables. The relationships between elements are a crucial part of your design. You needs to answer questions related to the description of relationships between physical elements, and find ways to express these on your diagrams. Only a limited set of relationship types are manageable within the design problem given to you.
The three dimensionality of a design is an important concept. Also, do not limit yourself to distinct "layers" of elements placed. Instead you should seek for consistent but variable ways of organizing elements in relationship to each other.
Maintaining the elements' identities while combining them in 3d space is discussed several times. The intersection of volumetric and planar elements might disrupt an element's identity.
Please keep these in mind while you are designing your final models of phase two. On Thursday we will elaborate on these based on your design work.
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