ROTATION FOUR | 3D DESIGN

Realization of the model

The next step was to start working with the design of the structure and its interiors.
The tools I used for the construction are a scale ruler, pen and pencil, scalpel knife, foam board, glue and other personal supply.

Sketch of the space. Author's own.

After a quick sketch of how I wanted the garden area to look like, I started cutting out the floor and the walls from the foamboard.
Even if it was the first time for me to realize an architecture model, everything was looking good and precise.
I decided to visit a model shop to buy some really nice and realistic interiors for the room.
Here is a list of what I bought:
4x big size trees
3x medium size trees
2x sitting people
2x standing/walking people
Grass mat
6x chairs
2x tables/desks

The final piece

Author's own

Author's own

I am really happy about the final look.
During the group crit I have been given some feedback about how the structure seems to be uncompleted because it is completely white. I have intentionally chosen to leave it like this because I wanted the observer to focus on the green area and its meaning.

This 3D design project was really interesting and something new for me. I learned how to work with scale and some techniques about structures. How a certain design of a structure can influence and interact with people is one of the things I liked the most.

I would be really happy to push this project forward with the realization of a new design, maybe more structural and futuristic.

ROTATION FOUR | 3D DESIGN

Research

For this new project (3D design) we had to design an installation we thought the Ravensbourne building is missing. After taking measurements of the space and making drawings in scale I decided to use the room for a garden area ideal for break, rest or study.

First plan of the space with measurements. Author's own.

The part of the research in this project inspired me a lot. One of the architects I researched about is Renzo Piano and I focused especially on his interior gardens/green houses.
To see how a usually external environment have been brought inside a building really pushed me for the realization of my model.

Author's own.

I also looked at some interior design of Ross Lovegrove and Tony Cragg. What I liked the most about their work was the fact that they used found and recycled materials for the realization.
At the beginning I wanted to create some sustainable interiors or sculptures in order to give coherence with the space. I left this idea soon because I wanted to focus on the interaction of people with the area.

Research about Ross Lovegrove and Tony Cragg. Author's own.

What I really liked about these pieces was that they resembled shapes from nature, still having a modern and abstract design.