ARCHITECTURE 20MIDTERM LEARNING PORTFOLIO

Christaine Maynessa DichosaSpring 2015Jerry Lum

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Dog House…….3

Dog House Attempt 1………8

Dog House Attempt 2…….13

Circular Stairs...................18

Malevich Attempt 1…… 22

MalevichAttempt 2….26

PaperAirplane……30

Intersecting Shapes………34

RoomAmbience(Warm)….......39

RoomAmbience(Mysterious)….42

RoomAmbience(Airy)….........45

RoomAmbience(Chick)…......48

Rin’s Gallery……..51

FinalProject……..55

WEEK 1: ICE BREAKER: “ A DOG HOUSE 1.0”

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Strengths: - In my first attempt in using sketch up I was able to enjoy playing around with some of the

tools in the big toolbar menu, especially the paint bucket tool bar. I discovered a lot of options in the paint bucket tool, like the transparent, water, and wood colors; and this have helped me visualize how I want to create my dog house.

- I also got used to using the rectangle, move, and the push/pull button, which helped me a lot in finishing my first dog house. Moreover, in this first iteration I enjoyed using the line and push/pull tool because not only are they easy to use, they also give me a lot of control in my work.

- Furthermore, one of my strength in this activity is that I took a lot of experimentations, exploration, and risk in creating my first attempt in using the sketch up basic tools, which might be helpful for me in my future work.

Weaknesses:- There are a lot of structural issues on my first iteration- Also there are less or no repetition at all in my design, which made my structure lack in integrity- There are also no proportion, material and color, and structural/construction integrity.- Moreover, even though my design looks sophisticated, I did not do well in communicating my

intention to my audience.

Challenges in using the tools:-I have difficulties in using the pan, move and orbit tools.

-I keep forgetting to save and to click the select button, which often destroy my work.

-I experience mental block. That is why, I lost a lot of time figuring out how I should start. Also, I have a hard time coming up with an approach for my first iteration.

-I am also not yet familiar with the side commands, which is another reason why I have a hard time using my move tool.

Approach that works best for me/ to solve a problem:- What I did to address my issue in the orbit and pan button is that I practiced using just these commands for about 30-40 minutes so that I can feel comfortable in using them. I just created a simple box and started orbiting and panning it until I feel confident in using them when creating my design. Although not yet perfect.

- To solve my “forgetfullness” issue in saving my progress, I tried to write it in a piece of paper and put it in front of me so that I can remind myself. I also did this to the select button (but still I forget it sometimes).

- I really have a hard time using the move button because the element that I want to move keeps on moving to places that I don’t want it to go. Furthermore, I am not yet familiar with the side commands, which is another reason why I can’t control this tool. So, to address this problem I tried to integrate elements that needed the move command in order to practice myself in using this button. Such as, the pathway to the pool, aligning the stairs, and the bottom structure of my dog house.- Furthermore, to address my mental block issues, I research to the internet and scan pictures to help inspire me in doing my designs.

LEARNING/DISCOVERIES:- By exploring sketch up I was able to discover the paint bucket tool, which I really

enjoyed experimenting. For being a novice in using this program, the Bucket tool help makes my design look more complicated for a beginner.

- Also I learned how to transport, by clicking the edit menu and the file button, a photo in the toolbar to use it as one of the color option and making my design look good. However, every time I use my imported color image in my design, it keeps on repeating, which made it look like a tile instead of a whole color. I hope I can find a way to use this command properly in the future.

- Moreover, I learned that to make a “complex” design, it should be structural, and the elements of the dog house should have repetition so that it would look as one design. Furthermore, I learn that any color will not do. I should also think carefully about my structure’s color scheme, does it look connected or not, because randomly putting colors in a design can make it look like a “Frankenstein”, which what happened in my first attempt dog house.

- Furthermore, I learn that my imagination and creativity skill still need a lot of improvements, which is why I hope that by keep on learning about this program and by a lot of practice I would be able to design like the other architects.

- So, in my next attempt in using sketch up I will try to integrate my new learnings in this program. I will put repetition to enhance the integrity of my structure. I will also remember to think critically my color combination, to not make it look all over the place. In addition, I will continue my positive, playful, and serious attitude in using this program so that I can stop myself in procrastinating my homework for sketch up.

WEEK 1.2: “A DOG HOUSE 2.0” FIRST ATTEMPT

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▪ Strengths: - One strength of this design is that there is now integrity and correct structural elements found in this model.- Another strength of this design is although it look simple without the color, it is beginning to look complex

because I was able to construct it structurally. There is even a stairs, adding more complexity in the design. - Although this was an activity given in class, I am happy that I was able to recreate it despite the challenges

I experienced in creating this second attempted dog house. And because this activity was made in response to my weakness in the first iteration, I really worked hard to finish this, even if this is just an activity.

▪ Weaknesses:- One prominent weakness in this design is it can not be seen as a dog house.- Moreover, it is very symmetrical, which made it boring to look.- There is also no color in the design, making it look simple yet complex at the same

time. - Another weakness that I experienced in creating this structure is how to use the

component, how to construct the dome, and the stairs.

CHALLENGES IN USING THE TOOLS:

- Unlike the first iteration when I was just exploring, I encountered a lot of difficulties in the second iteration (which annoyed my sister because I keep asking a lot of question).

- Because we were introduced to a lot of new tools I was having a difficult time to follow. Such as, using the follow me tool, making a figure into a component, and making the dome.

▪ Approach that works best for me/ to solve a problem:- To address my problem with the follow me tool I ask my sister to teach me step by step on

how to use it properly, after going home. Then after knowing the procedure I wrote it on a piece of paper and starts to practice it for about 3 to 4 times before proceeding in finishing the activity. I know 3-4 times of practice is not enough, but having a little amount of time, this amount is enough to help me familiarize the step in order to use it for my third attempt dog house, which I will do later.

- Next is my problem with component. This command is a problem for me because I keep on forgetting that I need to edit the component first before adding and subtracting something. Because of this problem it keeps on wasting my time and keeps on destroying my progress. So to solve this difficulty like what I did to solve the “saving and follow me problem” I wrote it in paper. I also redo my steps immediately whenever I feel that there is a problem, which is very helpful for me.

- Lastly, is my problem in creating a dome(a half circle). Because of my problem about the component, I keep on messing up when I start to do the dome in the roof. Moreover, since I also have a problem with the follow me tool, creating this shape was very challenging. However, after I practiced with the two difficult tools, creating the dome begins to become simpler to do. But to make my self more comfortable in making this shape, I practiced multiple times before creating it in my structure. Thus, I was able to create a perfect dome.

LEARNINGS/DISCOVERIES:

▪ My first discovery is that I can not edit my structure without clicking the “edit component” command because by not doing so, all the edits that I did will just destroy my work even more.

▪ Although we did not tackle this in class I was able to find a shortcut in using the pan command: scroll button+ left click= pan. Discovering this shortcut was very helpful for me because I don’t need to press the shift key button; and a much easier way in exploring around.

▪ Also, despite my bad relationship with the component, I did like it for being easy to move around and to even copy because I don’t need to triple click the figure all the time.

▪ Moreover, I learned how helpful it is to use the tape measure tool because not only can I put my preferred measurement, it is also make shapes easier since I just need to follow it.

▪ Thus, I learned a lot in this activity. Despite being the most difficult activity so far, I was very happy to all the new discoveries and new things that I was able to understand after practicing to execute the tools and commands that I was frustrated in before. And with the help of my sister I was able to understand the things that I missed in class.

WEEK 2: “A DOG HOUSE 2.0” SECOND ATTEMPT

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▪ Strengths: - The strength of this structure is that it does not look like a Frankenstein anymore. It is now a little structural than my first one; and I was happy with my color scheme. - I was able to use every tool and operation introduced in class.- Moreover, because I practiced a lot in the last iteration, I encountered little difficulties in this structure.▪ Weaknesses:- My weakness in this week’s activity is that the way I exported my image

in a bird’s eye view. Assessing my photo I realize that the bird’s eye view perspective made my picture look unrealistic and boring.

- Also the placement of the shadows made it look hidden, which again made my image look weird.

CHALLENGES IN USING THE TOOLS:

- Because I was able to practice the tools introduced to us, I did not encounter much difficulties in creating my third dog house. My color combination also made my work look integrated, which is an improvement for me.

- However, I did find it challenging to find an inspiring image for my design.

- I also find it hard to locate the shadow menu. And I still get confused in using it.

▪ Approach that works best for me/ to solve a problem:- To solve my problem in using the shadow command, I ask my

classmates and also my sister (when we got home) to teach how to operate it. And as I found out it is not that hard as I think it would be.

- However, I was not able to practice a lot in exporting my image because I was not able to manage my time properly this week, which I really regretted a lot. But I will continue to explore possible angles which would help me create an awe inspiring image in my design

LEARNINGS/DISCOVERIES:

• I really like this week’s class because I learn how to use the shadow. I like learning the shadow because my design is starting to look more realistic.

▪ Moreover, by learning how to export my image, I can start experimenting some nice angles to export in my free time.

▪ Furthermore, I learn how to import; and like the shadow command, my structure is slowly becoming a structure. Although I still have long way to go, I am happy with my progress

▪ Thus, I did not discover anything in this week, but I was able to practice the previous tools introduce to us, which make me even more comfortable in using them. And I was able to have fun and learn a lot in making my third dog house.

WEEK 3: “CIRCULAR STAIRS”

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▪ Strengths: - The center support and the circular hand rail is very inventive,

imaginative and complex- The exported image is a lot better than my first attempt in the previous

iteration.▪ Weaknesses:- The problem that I encountered in this week is the animation. Even

though I was happy when we started incorporating animation, my first attempt make it look, as Jerry said, an intoxicated bird flying towards my circular stairs.

- I also encountered some problem in using the move button in this iteration because fusing the “temporary space” with my stairs was hard.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:- What I did to improve my animation is that I tried to animate a simple box. I

show its every angle and I tried to see how I can develop my animation to not to look jerky.

- For the move button, however, I just did my best to incorporate it by applying my previous learning. Furthermore, this is where I appreciate the hold commands because it really helped me create a successful circular stair design.

Learnings/Discoveries:- In this week’s iteration I learn to value the importance of making a figure into a

component and using the hold commands. For, without these features I wouldn’t have finish this work.

- Moreover, I discover how useful the push/pull button really is because without it I would have created my daring center support and hand rails.

- Furthermore, I learned how helpful layering is because I can easily hide and unhide my components without making it fully disappear.

- Thus, the more I use the sketch up the more I learn its importance in creating a magnificent design, which makes me like using the sketch up more and more.

WEEK 4: “A MALEVICH INSPIRED CONSTRUCTION”

ATTEMPT 1

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▪ Strengths: - There are a lot of repetitions that made my structure look intriguing.- I was able to successfully place the imported background and other elements—like

peoples, dog and trees-- around my structure, which give a reality feeling to it.- It is on the inventive side.

Weaknesses: - Because I played too much and was uncertain how to make Malevich’s image into a structure, it end up looking too abstract that it lacks believability.

-Furthermore, there is no structural and construction integrity. Although my work demonstrate an emerging language of readable patterns and there is a vocabulary of elemental form developing, the structure is just too unrealistic. Such as, how my thin curvilinear support structure, which cannot support my massive rectilinear planes. For every structure needs frame to make the building safe and steady. As Jerry stated, “If you tried to build [your structure] as it is, it will fall down way before the last piece is in place”.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- One approach that I can do to minimize my structural problem again is that I should start studying images and plans so that it can increase my understanding on how to make a believable and workable structure.

- I should also start using the x-ray and layering tool because by doing so can increase my productivity.

Learnings/Discoveries:- I learn how to use the parallel projection in this iteration. Using parallel projection is very helpful because architect students, like me, can easily export elevation photos that can be incorporated in our portfolios.- In addition, I learn that using the x-ray and layering tool can help me

improve my work because with x-ray, applying elements inside would just be simple; and by using layering I can organize my elements, which can really be helpful.

- I also learn that having little knowledge about architecture can really be a problem and can minimize my full potential in creativity. Having imagination alone and too much fun is not enough to enable me to create an inspiring design.

WEEK 4: “A MALEVICH INSPIRED CONSTRUCTION”

ATTEMPT 2

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▪ Strengths: - There is a development in my second attempt Malevich

inspired construction, compare to my first attempt.- Moreover, there is an improvement in my animation

making, which I have fun producing and experimenting in order to get a good animation.

- There is also an improvement in my use of architectonic language because I looked at the best design of any structure and tried to do it in my own language.

- In addition, I was able to make a believable design and not just a random created structure.

▪ Weaknesses:- It can still be develop into a more complex design. For, the

second attempt Malevich looks a little plain and literal.- There are problems with the proportion of the people in

related to the structure.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- I should continue studying inspiring and structurally correct design so that I can continue to improve my capability to make a beautiful and awe inspiring structure.

- I should also take into account the right proportions so that the size of my design won’t be all over the place.

Learnings/Discoveries:- In this week’s activity I was able to continuously practice the tools that we have been using in the previous iterations.- I also learn that simplicity with a correct structural element can become

beautiful. - In addition, I now appreciate getting inspirational ideas from others,

which I can make it my own, and not just relying on my own ideas and experiences.

- I am also getting comfortable in using the tools, especially the ones that I hated. Such as, the follow me tool, making and editing components, the move tool, etc. Thus, showing me that the statement “practice makes perfect” really is true.

WEEK 4: PAPER AIR PLANE

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Dramatic Pictures:

▪ Strengths: - The strength of this week’s activity is I was able to construct a very dramatic image out of the

folded paper airplane that we did in class.- I was also able to properly construct a paper airplane in sketch up, using the folding techniques,

and the terrain, which I creatively made into a mask monster.- I was able to enhance the dramatic scene of the paper air plane and the terrain by using a good

imported image.- Moreover, I was able to export an image that spotlight the battle scene and the airplane, which

was what I intend to do.▪ Weaknesses:- I kind of find it challenging to construct the paper airplane because I don’t use the rotate tool much; and there were some new tools that I am not yet familiar with. Like the protractor, and the sandbox.

- I also encounter problems in my first attempt to export this activity’s image. The first attempt need more visual complexity.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- Although I have trouble with the sandbox, I was able to construct a good terrain by familiarizing myself with the from scratch tool and Smoove tool. After I got familiarize with them I find it easy to construct the terrains, or for my image, a mountain monster.

- The approach that I did to the airplane is that I wrote the step by step procedure in how to construct it. Then I start folding paper air planes for about 10 times (5 times at school, and 5-6 times at home). Because of this I can easily use the rotate move, and protractor tool, which I might incorporate to my next design.

Learnings/Discoveries:- I learn a lot in this activity. And its very fun too. - First, is I discover that there is a shortcut in rotating an object to face in the

other direction. Rather than using the rotate tool+ inputting -1, it is easier to just right click the mouse+ click flip along+ click components red. I was very happy when I discover this method because I easily build my paper airplane using this shortcut.

- Next, is I learn new and significant tools that I can use on my next design. I was very happy to be able to use the sandbox because when I got across it in the past I didn’t how to use it; and when I tried exploring the sandbox I just end up frustrated. Now I know how to use it properly.

- I also learned about the protractor and was able to improve in using the rotation, and move tools.

WEEK 5: “INTERSECTING SHAPES

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▪ Strengths: - This iteration’s strength is that it is structurally correct.- It depicts a dramatic and nostalgia feeling for the audience.- This structure successfully shows how by intersecting shapes, it can increase the abstract nature

and complexity of my design.- I was also able to use and incorporate the new tools and commands given in class, which let me

practice more to new tools and the ones I have difficulty with.▪ Weaknesses:- The structure in the upper left is weird. Seeing it together with my other elements make it seems

out if place, which is my mistake because when I was doing this activity I was so fixated on incorporating a lot of intersected shapes that I just add it in my design.

- Also, I still have a problem in using drape, making me to almost disregard it in this week’s activity.- The stair’s placement is not structurally believable- The inside color scheme does not really match the color integrity of the outside façade of the

structure.- The Mirror design in the lower left is also not structurally correct.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- What I did to approach my problem about the drape tool is that I asked the professor to explain to me again how to use it.

- I also practiced a lot, but still encounters some trouble in using this tool properly. However, I am now starting to get used to using this tool; I just need a little bit of practice,

- As for the final form of my design, I experimented a lot in order to come up with something to do, then I remembered that I want to further improve my second attempted Malevich, which is what I used as my inspiration for the design.

- I decided to use the second Malevich because with the help of intersection I might be able to improve my previous design. And together with my previous learnings I want to see if I can challenge myself and asses how far have I progressed.

- Moreover, I integrated the stairs so that I can put it to use. Learnings/Discoveries:- In this week’s activity I was able to understand what I have been doing wrong when using the drape tool. I realize, after Jerry went through it again, that I first need my terrain elements to be in a group or on a component, then use the drape.- I also learned that I need to think carefully the elements I am adding in my structure,

even if I am pressured. - Although following the requirement is essential in creating my structure, I should not be

to fixated and pressured on it because it can lead to unreasonable solutions. Such us, the element located in the left side of my structure (the weird roof and the massive glass panels).

WEEK 6: DIFFERENT AMBIENCE OF A ROOM

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Warm

Mysterious

Airy

Sophisticated

WARM, BECKONING, AND INTIMATE

▪ Strengths: - I was successful in portraying the warm and beckoning

ambience in the room.- It has complexity in the structural design.- Moreover, the outside 3D trees was able to reinforce the

warm feeling the room depicts in the picture. Meaning there is a relationship between the inside and outside space.

- Excellent light and shadow manipulation.- Much more developed than my first attempt. ▪ Weaknesses:- My First attempt in creating a warm ambience room was

exaggerated, which is why I decided to redesign the room again. As shown in the picture it mostly look like a “Love Hotel” than a room. But I did not discard my first idea entirely because I left some of the element that is found on my first design and expanded it.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- Like I said. Even if the first design of my room was a total disaster, I did not entirely discarded my first idea. In fact, I expanded it more, which is how I was able to produce a cozy and inviting room.

- Furthermore, the approach I did to enhance the design is that I used my room as an inspiration to come up with all the elements found in this room. Although making this room is not easy, the result is very satisfying.

Learnings/Discoveries:- I learn to not be very fixated on my own ideas only. Because I was very close minded and eager to finish the task immediately I end up wasting my time in creating a not so good (but helpful) work. When I was still working on my design both my mom and sister already warn me that I am not producing the room ambience that I told them I am doing, but being hard headed I just ignore their comments and continue to work on. In the end I realize that they are correct and I ended up re-designing my iteration again, which I now regret my earlier actions, for I wasted lot of time.- I also learn in this week’s activity that being an architect does not mean we only design the structural facade of a house, but the spaces found inside it. This new knowledge that I learn from this activity really change my point of view about architecture.

THOUGHT PROVOKING, AND MYSTERIOUS

▪ Strengths: - I was successful in creating a mysterious yet thought provoking structure.

The design show the thought provoking and mysterious experience because the inspiration of this room is the library.

- The design is inventive and playful, yet believable. There is structural stability and integrity. And the elements in the room enhance the preferred ambience, which are mysterious and thought provoking.

▪ Weaknesses:- The problem of this design is that, its too mysterious that it almost feel

gloomy. Seeing my finished product, I notice that I was very focused on the two requirement that I forgot to make it a cheerful yet mysterious design.

- The color scheme makes the atmosphere of the room seems depressing. And it looks, based on my observation, unwelcoming.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- What I can do to make this room more cheerful, is that I can lighten the color a little and construct additional window.

- Another option is that I can create an opening in the roof to not only give additional light in the space, but to also enable the person inhabiting the space feel connected to the sky.

- Moreover, I can open up the meeting space more to make it not feel cramped and depressing. And also add a window to give the space more direct light.

Learnings/Discoveries:- I learn that even though designing a space is fun, it can also be very frustrating to come up a great way to respond to the requirements given. However, I also learn how it would feel when you are able make a design that would be appreciated.- Moreover, I discover how to make the imported color look like a whole by

adjusting the size in the edit menu, which was taught to me by my sister.- Furthermore, I discovered how to use the fog command which I used in this

room.- I also learned how to use the section plane tool, which is much more efficient

to use than the x-ray.

AIRY, CHEERFUL, AND ETHEREAL

▪ Strengths: - The strength of this room is that I was able meet all the requirements

needed. I was able to portray the cheerful, airy, and ethereal ambience in the image.

- The light and shadow manipulation really enhance the space. And the imported background work well with the interior space of the room.

- Having more negative space in this room increases the ethereal and airy feeling of the space.

Weaknesses:- Before, I have a problem in finding the right angle to capture a good

image that can relax the audience when seeing it.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- I approach this problem by looking at images that emits the required aura of the room, which is breezy, and calming.

- Even though I am already comfortable using almost all the tools taught to us in class, I should still continue it to make it even more easier for me to use.

Learnings/Discoveries:- In this week’s activity I learn that despite me knowing how to use the materials, I still make mistake sometimes. - I also learned how important it is to make a connection to both the

interior spaces and the outer spaces to improve my work even better.

MEDITATIVE, CHICK, AND SOPHISTICATED

▪ Strengths: - I have successfully captured the meditative ambience in this iteration.- The warm color of the wall paper have brighten the room more and enhances the

sophistication ambience of the room.- By putting the shadow I was able to increase the ambience of sophistication in

the room.Weaknesses:

- My first attempt in making this room was not very successful because the wallpaper that I used is a gray tile image, which have made the room seems dull.- The room still have a lot of negative space. Even though I was able show the sophisticated language of the room, it could still be improved to make it even better.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- To solve the dullness of the room, I experimented a lot of color in the background, and found out that warm color works best with my design. Now it is more bright and cheerful compare to the last one.

- Moreover, the room seems a little bare because of all the negative spaces in it. So, maybe I can add a little more elements to make develop it more.

Learnings/Discoveries:- I learned that designing a space is not very easy as I thought it would be in the beginning. I now found out how there are a lot of endless approaches I can do to meet the requirement, at the same time produce an awe inspiring result.- I also learned that a chick design room does not necessarily need to

be pink. By experimentation, I was able to find another alternative to produce a chick ambience, using the right home materials.

- I learned that to produce a successful space I must manipulate the dimensions of the room, use the appropriate color palette, and use the right furniture that correlates with the atmosphere of the room.

WEEK 7: RIN’S GALLERY: INSPIRED BY TADAO ANDO

Perspective View

▪ Strengths: - Successfully constructed the Rin’s Gallery image into a realistic structure. - I was able to closely perfected the color of the structure to the original

image.- The cantilevered roof added a great complexity to the structure.Weaknesses:- Some of the elements might not be structurally correct.- If there was still more time, I could have evolve it more into an interesting

space.- Some of the space does not converse in harmony with the whole

structure, such as the balcony and the parking space.

APPROACH THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME/ TO SOLVE A PROBLEM:

- Truthfully, I have a lot of trouble in constructing a continued structure using the Rin’s Gallery image. However, applying all the things that I learned in the class, I was able to construct this fine structure.

- There are a lot of uninteresting spaces in the structure. If I have manage my time properly I would have refine the structure more, and be open to new ideas in constructing the image into reality.

- For the spaces that don’t coincide with the structure, I would have produce of a more better use of the space rather than leaving it bear.

Learnings/Discoveries:

- Doing this activity, I learned how to create a design that have a proper perspective and proportions. - I really find this activity challenging because unlike Malevich’s image, which only

test the students creativity, this iteration made realize how important perspective is in creating a great structure.

- I also discovered how fun it is to be able to create a new work just by importing an image.

- This made me realize how awesome Sketch up really is because with its help I learn how to be open minded in a lot of things when it comes to designing.

FINAL PROJECT

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INTERIOR:

▪ Strengths: - I was able to reproduce the cabin with almost precise details.- I was able to apply every tool that we use from the beginning of the

semester and some of my discoveries.- Moreover, this final project shows how much I evolve since the very first

dog house.- Was able to apply all the accumulated knowledge that I learned through

out the class.- Also, I was able to successfully apply the drape tool all by myself.Weakness/ Approach to solve the problem:- I encounter a problem in making the stairs in the back because its hard to

get a face. However, luckily my sister knows how to solve my problem, which she taught me in detailed steps. Thus, I was able to create my stairs.

Learnings/Discoveries:

- I have learned a lot when I was trying to construct my final structure:• Not only did I learn to estimate the proportion of the given image

that we need to construct, I was also able to use all the tools that we learned in the very beginning of the class.

• Furthermore, by reproducing this iteration, I learned to be patient in building all the tiny details seen in the original model.

• Lastly, I also learned how to make the slanted roof with the help of a classmate. He have given me helpful tips, which is how I was able to produce my roof.

SLO 1: Create accurate drawings that communicate simple architectural design intentions. We did not do any sketches in classApply graphic conventions and standards appropriately 3Relate each drawing within a set to each other to fully describe significant aspects of a design from the general to the specific 2

Demonstrate a correspondence between the design intentions to be communicated and the graphic representations produced to communicate them

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Produce drawing that are readable and meaningful to others 3SLO 2: Analyze the specific intentions communicated by analog and digital modes of graphic communication. 4

Identify the intended message(s) behind the graphic communication, whether produced by analog or digital means

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Assess the integrity of the message(s) – identify the strengths and weaknesses of the represented intentions 4

Assess the efficacy of the related graphic representa-tion(s) 3Propose enhancements to what is being graphically communicated 3

SLO Progress Report

SLO 3: Apply use of scales, line quality, graphic conventions, and drawing systems and techniques. 4Create clear and appropriately ordered hierarchies of visual information 2Compose elements of a drawing in a clear organized manner that relates visual information on each drawing and between sets of related drawings

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SLO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes of various architectural graphic techniques. 2Identify the similarities and differences between:

Orthographic projections: plan, section, elevations, and details

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Paraline drawing: isometric and oblique 3

Perspective drawing: 1-, 2- and 3-point 1Compare and contrast the graphic systems describe directly above 2Demonstrate an integrated use of analog and digital tools in the process of developing a set of design intentions

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SLO Progress Report – continued

CONCLUSIONThis class have really taught me a lot in using 3D sketch up, which can help me in the future. Raging from Orthographic plans, proper structuring and the sketch up tools, I now know how to create a structure in 3D, which I never thought I would learn. I have to admit that the class is not easy and very time consuming, but with proper time management, practice, and positive thinking I am now able to produce great designs. Moreover, by taking this class I now understand that being an architect is much more complicated than what I think it to be. Now I know that architects does not design a building, but creating inspiring spaces, which could accommodate the people inhabiting inside.

I really have fun taking this class. Assessing my very first dog house I realize that I really improved a lot since then. I now start to carefully evaluate what I need to do and at the same time practice to apply all the new information that I learn in class. Also Jerry’s feedbacks to my work, have helped me a lot in knowing my weakness and give helpful suggestions that I never thought before. Now, I am very happy of my growth. Therefore, with practice, positive and creative thinking, and time management I was able to survive this far.