Precedent Study- IAR 221

Nature As tools

It's hard to imagine that this pattern came from a Squash, but after examining patterns in the fruit I came up with a unique pattern that I based the following models off of.

These are pictures of my first idea for the model. I wanted very straight lines in a strange arrangement that could be turned any way and still be a 3d form.

Then we had to turn our model into an architectural statement. I decided that my form would make a great tunnel, so I cut one of the ends off of a triangle and added black to make the form more playful and interesting.

For my final model, I just wanted to improve the craft, so I used rubber cement and constructed it slightly different.

I am very happy with my architectural statement because it is unique and reflects my style of designing.

More Practice With Markers

Drawing In Class

I love how the Grey scale markers work so I decided to experiment on this drawing that I did earlier in the month.

Coffee Break

Yay for new markers! finally I am able to put some color in my sketchbook. I like how this one turned out but my others haven't been looking so great yet. I need to practice a little more.

Terracycle Bottle Cap Competition

As part of design studio, our assignment was to create another use for plastic bottle caps that would be marketable. First, me and my partner Sara Zales had to search for bottle caps in recycle bins all around uncg campus.

For the original model, we made a picture frame/wall art piece from the bottle caps. We thought that something like this would be appealing to the people because it would look good on someone's wall and have meaning because it contained a picture.

However, it broke when our teachers decided to turn it into a Frisbee. :)


It was probably a good thing they broke it because we took the pieces apart and made our final model.
This is a candle holder made of recycled wire from one of my old projects and bottle caps found from all over Greensboro. I am very happy with the final outcome, because it is unique and something I would want to buy and place in my home.

Ching Book Work

Floor Plan and Two Sections

Fisher House

Euc Perspectives (redone)

Elliot University Center

As a part of drawing class, we had to split into groups and research one building on campus. my group was selected to look at the EUC. we had to make perspective drawings, diagrams, and detail drawings for the building, as well as make a display board to present our findings and drawings. I am very happy with the turnout of everything. My group worked really well together and we completed a unique board layout that was fairly successful when we presented in class. my only concern that I had with our board was the layout was slightly confusing because we placed a few interior drawings on top of the diagrams.

Overall this project was really helpful for me, because I had not made a display board before. I also thought working in groups was a good idea, because I learned to work well with others under stressful circumstances.