Architecture

Music Theater "Grazer MUMUTH"

2009-11-16T04:35:00.000-08:00

Grazer MUMUTH

DOWNLOAD PDF Concept Artical of this project

http://www.unstudio.com/nl/unstudio/media/articles-for-download

Here is the video of this project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsXWrr1WSeU&fmt=22

What is Music?

2009-11-16T04:10:00.000-08:00

Music is an art form whose medium is sound. Common elements of music are pitch (which governs melodyand harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. The word derives from Greek (mousike), "(art) of the Muses".

Major forms
Dance · Music · Opera · Theatre · Circus Arts
Minor forms
Magic · Puppetry
Genres
Drama · Tragedy · Comedy ·Tragicomedy · Romance · Satire ·Epic · Lyric

The 21,000 m2 Dance Palace forms part of the European Embankment city quarter masterplan for a new urban square in the historic centre of St. Petersburg. The building presents an open and inviting theatre with provision for 1300 guests (large auditorium 1000, small auditorium 300). Integration with the existing neighbouring buildings is achieved by both the scale of the building - which in elevation follows St. Petersburg’s typical 28m roofline – and the transformative transparency which is introduced by a facade system of triangular cladding panels. The variation between opaque and perforated panels creates a controlled openness, depending on programme, views and orientation. In the main auditorium the horseshoe form was chosen for its acoustic advantages and the proximity it affiords to the stage.

3 Point Perspective Tutorial

2009-11-16T00:13:00.000-08:00

In this lesson we are going to create a 3 Point Perspective view drawing of the same subject covered in the 2 Point Perspective Drawing Tutorial (Fig 1). This type of angle is referred to as a "3/4 View Perspective", "3 Point Perspective View" or "Angular Perspective View".

Following the instructions in the 2 Point Perspective Drawing Tutorial, our first line to draw will be the Picture PlaneFig. 2. From this point, we will follow every step that is described in the 2 pt perspective tutorial with one notable exception; the addition of a third vanishing point - the "Nadir" (Fig 2). This will create what is known as a "Bird's Eye View" or "Ariel View" of the subject.

You would use the exact same technique if you were looking up at the subject (Fig 3) but instead of projecting vertical lines downward towards the Nadir you would be projecting the vertical construction lines upwards towards the "Zenith." This angle of view would be known as a "Worm's Eye View."

We are now ready to start projecting lines to the vanishing points. Referring to Fig. 4, draw lines from both horizon vanishing points (LVP & RVP) to the reference points of our subject (green dots). You will also project lines from our third vanishing point, the "Nadir."

For this demonstration I have chosen an arbitrary placement for the Nadir. The further the Nadir is from the subject (downward), the less "forced' the perspective will look. "Forced Perspective" gives the impression that you are viewing the subject through a "fish eye" or "wide angle" lens of a camera. By moving the Nadir downward, you will "flatten" the perspective giving the impression that you are viewing the subject through a "telephoto" or "long" lens.

In Fig. 5 & 6 we will start to construct the secondary features of the subject (green dots). The first step will be to establish the secondary vertical plane shown in Fig. 5. Then we will construct or secondary horizontal plane shown in Fig. 6.

Once we have completed our construction lines we will start to "draw" our final black outlines by using Adobe Illustrator's "Scissors (C)" tool to cut the construction lines (in the location of the green dots) and give them new thickness and color attributes. For additional information on this line technique go to the "Controlling Line Weights & Quality" Adobe Illustrator Tutorial.

Continue the process of cutting the construction lines and using Illustrator's "Eyedropper (I)" tool to sample the attributes of your other black outlines. As was shown in Fig. 7, make your cuts in the location of the green dots.

Now that you have completed the process of cutting out all of the necessary lines in out subject, you can eliminate the distraction of the construction lines. Cut them back using the "Scissors (C)" tool, but keep them handy in the event that you need to change the position of, or add additional lines to the subject.

The last step is to darken the object's construction lines, and add weight to all of the exterior and outside edge lines, to increase readability Fig. 10. See the "Controlling Line Weights & Quality" Adobe Illustrator Tutorial for additional information on "line" control.

FOLLOWING THIS TUTORIAL I CAME UP WITH THESE 3 POINT PERSPECTIVES.

What is an Organic Architecture?

2009-11-15T09:56:00.000-08:00

Organic Architecture:

"Is a philosophy of architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world through design approaches so sympathetic and well integrated with its site that buildings, furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated composition. "

Architectural beauty is a natural outcome of the clear design plan of simple and harmonious relationships. All elements of a structure should be designed with economy according to the natural principles of geometrical relationships and the unadulterated use of appropriate materials.

These are the Famous Architects of there time, who practiced Organic architecture.

Louis Sullivan (1856-1924) was one of the first to introduce the concept of ‘organic architecture’. After closely studying nature, he concluded that form always follows function and made this principle the guideline for his architectural designs. Moreover, he brought his geometrical building.

Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) broadened both the content and the language of organic architecture in many directions. He expanded the concept ‘organic’ to denote the relation between the building and its environment, the continuity of internal and external space and the use of building materials in accordance with their own nature.

Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was one of the first architects to express himself in sculptural form. These forms were often based on the forces at play in the construction. During the last phase of his life he developed a natural geometry of double curved surfaces that he applied in the church of the Sagrada Familia.

Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) introduced in architecture the principle of ‘metamorphosis’ that he derived from Goethe. This enabled him to express development processes that are inherent to nature, culture and the human consciousness. By contemplating these forms an awareness for interrelations and the ability to think in processes can be developed.