Week 5

Hero shot

The above hero shot aims to convey various aspects of architecture such as contrast, nature and shadows. With the main two concepts being contrast and nature, I tried to create a sense of balance through the use of contrasting colours. The concept of nature is presented throughout: through the landscape, the shape of the building etc. Even though most of the building focuses on the shades of black and white, incorporating the colourful beams evokes a sense of balance and playfulness. The landscape aims to imply the beauty of nature regardless of the terrain.

Detail shot

This detailed shot conveys the idea of patterns/geometry, shadows and contrast. The aforementioned concepts are mainly highlighted through the use of the patterns on the railings, their colours and the beams. Under the stairs, the custom texture (from wk3 - ooze) can be seen. The colours used on the surface evokes a sense of darkness and mystery. In order to create a balance, the bright colours have been used for the railing for the stairs and the beams. This allows for a balance in the colours and to provide it with a sense of playfulness. Furthermore, it acts as a welcoming gesture for customers of all ages. The shadows created further emphasises the role of light within nature and hence allows for a flow from the exterior to the interior. Using glass as one of the major material takes inspiration from Farnsworth House by Mies Van Der Rohe,  allowing from a continuation between the artificially created human surroundings and nature.