In architecture, designers create buildings, skyscrapers, and even sculptures to satisfy the societies taste for creativity and spark. Architects strive to have their very own landmark building that sets theirs from others. Gustav Eiffel has the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Frank Lloyd Wright has Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, and Tom Wright – no relation to Frank Lloyd – has the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Born in 1957, Tom Wright has had a knack for building exceptional and meaningful structures that stand the test of time. He is currently collaborating with the Atkins Team to help design, create, and erect valuable and eye – staggering structures such as the Burj Al Arab.
Where exactly is the Burj Al Arab? Three hundred meters out to sea on the coast of Dubai, stands the massive three hundred and twenty one meter hotel. Dubai, located on the tip of Saudi Arabia, is known for its vivid architecture such as the Burj Dubai, which is an eight hundred and eighteen meter skyscraper and the Dubai Mall, a nearly half a million square foot mall with more than a thousand stores.
The Burj Al Arab serves as a thirteen-story hotel that exceeds limitations in many ways. It holds multiple dining areas for heavy paying customers that wish to feel like royalty. Although most customers say that the Burj Al Arab is a one-time thing, they seem nothing less than thrilled departing the hotel. A guest is capable of enjoying many activities such as Horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, helicopter tours, and even subtle things such as golf.
Burj Al Arab is the first five star hotel and also the highest hotel today. The 321-meter giant unifies and glorifies the city of Dubai. Known for its extravagence and beauty Dubai reaches new heights and ground breaking records to be first in the race of architecture. Dubai is a country to be reckoned with due to its fast moving economy and quick creative thinking skills.
Tom Wright was given the task to design a building that speaks Dubai; a task to speak money. In the shape of a sailboat comes the design of the beautiful and luxurious Burj Al Arab. The uplifting motion and the unification of the sails create a monument that screams for attention just as it juts out of the city of Dubai. The color choice – blue, navy, and grey set the scene by using colors natural to the sky.
Burj Al Arab is a giant to modern society in the United States. It reflects how little and slowly or design process is compared to international countries. I selected this goliath because it’s form and beauty is set apart and is a landmark in design.
Showing posts with label Design History and Theory. Show all posts
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4.08.2009
3.27.2009
Unit Summary ~ Alternatives
Alternatives Unit Summary
~ Middle Ages (1150 – 1550)
~ Italian Renaissance (1460 – 1600)
~ French Renaissance (1450 – 1600)
~ English Renaissance (1500 – 1660)
~ Italian Baroque (1600 – 1700)
~ French Baroque (1600 – 1715)
~ English Baroque (1660 – 1702)
~ French Rococo (1700 – 1760)
~ Early Georgian, England (1715 – 1760)
~ Early French, Neoclassic (1760 – 1789)
~ Early English, Neoclassic (1770 – 1810)
~ Late French, Neoclassic (1789 – 1820)
~ Late English, Neoclassic (1810 – 1830)
In Robert Blakemore’s History of Interior Design & Furniture, he separates our classes Alternatives chapter into three main time periods and also, three unique individual ones, the Middle Ages, the French Rococo, and the Early Georgian, England.
In the beginning of our Alternatives section we explored many Gothic cathedrals. They demonstrated how they found alternatives to reconstructing them when problematic occurrences happened. For example, the Amiens Cathedral was built with many flaws in the central nervous point. Because it was constructed without care to pressure, it almost collapsed. Thankfully the following architect saved it after his death. I found the Amiens cathedral to be inspiring and uplifting as the architecture states itself. The video that Patrick showed us in showed how the Golden mean and section was used to build nearly the entire cathedral. It also followed the Court, Porch, Hearth structure that the Greeks used in many of their structures.
We also visited the Villas in the Veneto, which were basically beach homes on country ground. They were giant houses built from the infamous architect Andrea Palladio. Palladio had this idea of taking a landmark from society and pasting it on the front of a normal house. For example, he took the front façade of the Pantheon; refined it, and created the well-known “La Rotonda”. The Pantheon in Rome, like many buildings, has one porch, court, and hearth. La Rotonda however, has four porches, four courts, and one hearth. La Rotonda was built like the Amiens Cathedral because of the proportions and how they were all equal.
Further into the Alternatives Unit we found out how architects were “breaking rules” and testing boundaries. An example of breaking rules would be the Piazza Di S Pietro’s Baldacchino. The columns, instead of straight and motionless, are in a downward spiral, which draws your eye up and down, creating a movement in stone form. The materials, such as the columns and tapestry above, are ornate and are made of stone to show the elegancy of the area. Bernini’s fantastic piece, “la Fontana die Fiumi”, which is sculpture that plays on light, water, and movement. In the center of this sculpture is a giant obelisk that reaches heavenward. Surrounding the obelisk are four men that represent four major rivers, the Nile, the Danube, the Ganges, and the Rio (Romainteractive). The way the light and water radiates on the four statues creates movement that is inspiring. Another piece that creates movement is the Spanish Steps in Rome. It’s amazing how we call flat stairs movement. It’s because the Spanish Steps represent a movement of people because of frivolity and exuberance it creates.
I feel that the Palladian “la Rotonda” is a prime example of an alternative because he uses innovation while still returning back to Roman Architecture. It shows how it breaks the box and still holds its past. It also, not knowing, influenced the Thomas Jefferson house, the Monticello, which still holds the same Pantheon-like front façade.
~ Middle Ages (1150 – 1550)
~ Italian Renaissance (1460 – 1600)
~ French Renaissance (1450 – 1600)
~ English Renaissance (1500 – 1660)
~ Italian Baroque (1600 – 1700)
~ French Baroque (1600 – 1715)
~ English Baroque (1660 – 1702)
~ French Rococo (1700 – 1760)
~ Early Georgian, England (1715 – 1760)
~ Early French, Neoclassic (1760 – 1789)
~ Early English, Neoclassic (1770 – 1810)
~ Late French, Neoclassic (1789 – 1820)
~ Late English, Neoclassic (1810 – 1830)
In Robert Blakemore’s History of Interior Design & Furniture, he separates our classes Alternatives chapter into three main time periods and also, three unique individual ones, the Middle Ages, the French Rococo, and the Early Georgian, England.
In the beginning of our Alternatives section we explored many Gothic cathedrals. They demonstrated how they found alternatives to reconstructing them when problematic occurrences happened. For example, the Amiens Cathedral was built with many flaws in the central nervous point. Because it was constructed without care to pressure, it almost collapsed. Thankfully the following architect saved it after his death. I found the Amiens cathedral to be inspiring and uplifting as the architecture states itself. The video that Patrick showed us in showed how the Golden mean and section was used to build nearly the entire cathedral. It also followed the Court, Porch, Hearth structure that the Greeks used in many of their structures.
We also visited the Villas in the Veneto, which were basically beach homes on country ground. They were giant houses built from the infamous architect Andrea Palladio. Palladio had this idea of taking a landmark from society and pasting it on the front of a normal house. For example, he took the front façade of the Pantheon; refined it, and created the well-known “La Rotonda”. The Pantheon in Rome, like many buildings, has one porch, court, and hearth. La Rotonda however, has four porches, four courts, and one hearth. La Rotonda was built like the Amiens Cathedral because of the proportions and how they were all equal.
Further into the Alternatives Unit we found out how architects were “breaking rules” and testing boundaries. An example of breaking rules would be the Piazza Di S Pietro’s Baldacchino. The columns, instead of straight and motionless, are in a downward spiral, which draws your eye up and down, creating a movement in stone form. The materials, such as the columns and tapestry above, are ornate and are made of stone to show the elegancy of the area. Bernini’s fantastic piece, “la Fontana die Fiumi”, which is sculpture that plays on light, water, and movement. In the center of this sculpture is a giant obelisk that reaches heavenward. Surrounding the obelisk are four men that represent four major rivers, the Nile, the Danube, the Ganges, and the Rio (Romainteractive). The way the light and water radiates on the four statues creates movement that is inspiring. Another piece that creates movement is the Spanish Steps in Rome. It’s amazing how we call flat stairs movement. It’s because the Spanish Steps represent a movement of people because of frivolity and exuberance it creates.
I feel that the Palladian “la Rotonda” is a prime example of an alternative because he uses innovation while still returning back to Roman Architecture. It shows how it breaks the box and still holds its past. It also, not knowing, influenced the Thomas Jefferson house, the Monticello, which still holds the same Pantheon-like front façade.
3.20.2009
Precedent Analysis : Deliverables Articulation : Burj Al Arab
Drawing Types
Elevation – Ink ~ Chartpak Vellum 3/32'' : 1 Meter
Floor Plan – Ink ~Chartpak Vellum
Contextual Diagram – Pencil, Ink, Chartpak ~ Chartpak Vellum
Interior – Chartpak/Ink ~ Chartpak Vellum
Interior – Chartpak/Ink ~ Chartpak Vellum
Gesture – Charcoal ~ Canvas
Perspective - Pencil ~ Bristol
Perspective – Watercolor ~ Bristol
Perspective – Chartpak ~ Bristol
Perspective – Calligraphy ~ Bristol/Calligraphy
500 Word Essay Outline
Introduction
Designer – Who are they? Previous Works?
Location – Context?
Body
Functionality – What is it? Accommodates whom?
Technical Specifications – Height and Unification
Specialty – Awards
Abstraction, Identification, Interpretation
Conclusion
Justification, Closing statement
3.15.2009
Precedent Analysis - Burj Al Arab
Since the Eiffel Tower was taken out of the category I wanted to find a skyscraper that stood out from the crowd. I found the Burj Al Arab and was completely stunned by it's intricate and beautiful design. It uses unimaginable curves and shows the luxury of Dubai. Burj Al Arab is an elegant hotel that screams for attention.
3.05.2009
3.01.2009
Unit Summaries (Foundation)
From the reading from Roth, it is clearly shown that circles and stones played a very important role in the beginning interior designs. In England, Stonehenge, a giant structure made up of larger vertical stones and everlasting qualities, provided time and passage. The use of large and heavy stones made it possible to stand through any possible threat. The nearby lake was said to have passage qualities. For example, when people died they would celebrate their bodies at Stonehenge and sail the dead bodies downstream. Stonehenge was a “stopping place” on their journey to Heaven. In Egypt, pyramids such as the “Pyramids at Giza”, provided safe passage and eternal life for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
The Pyramids at Giza were also an experimental and simple structure that showed off the male properties. Unlike the Temple for Hatshepsut, the Great Pyramid at Giza used a simple triangular shape, which symbolizes the male species. It shows this by its formation and how it is erected from the ground. The Temple for Hatshepsut, an after thought of the pyramids at Giza, used higher technology and had functionality. The grand columns and its verticality signified a female building.
As centuries passed in time; the technology increased ten-fold. In Greece, the Acropolis showed much improvement from the previous eras. The Parthenon showed how the Greeks tried to reach the ideal world. In the Pantheon, the designers used the diameter of the columns to measure the entire building. The Erechtion, was built after the Parthenon to show Greece’s past, present, and future. As a feministic building, the architect integrated nudist woman figures into the columns that face the Parthenon.
The Doric column that is placed strategically into the Parthenon is a prototype to the columns that later are installed into Roman architecture. After the Doric, came the Ionic and Composite columns that were more elaborate and extravagant. Another prototype would be the arches. They went from the regular arches and soon developed into groin vaults and in turn evolved to grand cathedrals.
During the thirteenth century the infamous French Cathedral, Amiens, was built and changed how society viewed churches. The construction of the Amiens Cathedral threw the society into the Dark Ages. It affected the society by its grandeur and high style components of the cathedral. Church going became more extravagant due to the flying buttresses to the intricate design on the west façade, made church going extravagant.
To describe the foundations unit with one structure I would say it was the Greek Parthenon. The Parthenon for Athena demonstrated how Greece tried to show the ideal. The Parthenon also casts a shadow over Greece and affected the Greece society. The Parthenon shows passage and time by the prototypical “porch, court, and hearth” template, which was later integrated into gothic cathedrals centuries later. The Parthenon was a stepping-stone in design and architecture. It demonstrated the intricate details and measurements to a near perfect design. Even today it is capable of standing the test of time to show eternal life of the goddess Athena.
The Pyramids at Giza were also an experimental and simple structure that showed off the male properties. Unlike the Temple for Hatshepsut, the Great Pyramid at Giza used a simple triangular shape, which symbolizes the male species. It shows this by its formation and how it is erected from the ground. The Temple for Hatshepsut, an after thought of the pyramids at Giza, used higher technology and had functionality. The grand columns and its verticality signified a female building.
As centuries passed in time; the technology increased ten-fold. In Greece, the Acropolis showed much improvement from the previous eras. The Parthenon showed how the Greeks tried to reach the ideal world. In the Pantheon, the designers used the diameter of the columns to measure the entire building. The Erechtion, was built after the Parthenon to show Greece’s past, present, and future. As a feministic building, the architect integrated nudist woman figures into the columns that face the Parthenon.
The Doric column that is placed strategically into the Parthenon is a prototype to the columns that later are installed into Roman architecture. After the Doric, came the Ionic and Composite columns that were more elaborate and extravagant. Another prototype would be the arches. They went from the regular arches and soon developed into groin vaults and in turn evolved to grand cathedrals.
During the thirteenth century the infamous French Cathedral, Amiens, was built and changed how society viewed churches. The construction of the Amiens Cathedral threw the society into the Dark Ages. It affected the society by its grandeur and high style components of the cathedral. Church going became more extravagant due to the flying buttresses to the intricate design on the west façade, made church going extravagant.
To describe the foundations unit with one structure I would say it was the Greek Parthenon. The Parthenon for Athena demonstrated how Greece tried to show the ideal. The Parthenon also casts a shadow over Greece and affected the Greece society. The Parthenon shows passage and time by the prototypical “porch, court, and hearth” template, which was later integrated into gothic cathedrals centuries later. The Parthenon was a stepping-stone in design and architecture. It demonstrated the intricate details and measurements to a near perfect design. Even today it is capable of standing the test of time to show eternal life of the goddess Athena.
2.27.2009
2.19.2009
Precedent Analysis
When we were given this assignment I knew the exact piece of architecture i'd like to analyze. I'd like to research, diagnose, and find anything and everything on The Eiffel Tower.
At 312 meters high, the Eiffel tower stands as the focal point of the country of France. The high style monument that Gustav Eiffel creates is one of uplifting and high style. In high contrast to the city of Paris, the turn of the century monument creates an eye opening structure that symbolizes all of France; beauty, extravagance, and confidence. I believe that the Eiffel Tower is a piece to analyze because it clearly shows lessons, ideas, and a well defined history in Interior Architecture. For example, the ideas of commodity, firmness, and delight are exuberantly demonstrated by its incredible structure, the dual use as a telecommunications tower, and the beauty it gives off to the underlining city.
1.28.2009
Timeline 875BC-875AD
875 BC
TECHNOLOGY
The chain pump was invented using circular discs to pump water. This machine was used by Middle eastern, China, and Europe
Writing was in the forms of chisel on tablets.
Art was carved into stones
GOVERNANCE
Tiglath-Pileser I, ruled the country of Assyria destroying the “ancient world” and putting the society in “Dark Ages”.
Chaldaeans settled into southwestern Babylonia causing a increase in their population
COMMERCE
Assyrians rose from the turmoil and began to start a new empire.
Tiglath-Pileser III combined the two monarchies (Assyrian and Babylonia).
INSTITUTIONS
Around the time of the “Tower of Babel” A Large Ziggurat was created to worship not a God, but for the glory of man.
875 AD
TECHNOLOGY
Art is enforced by Church and helped to inspire “Sacred cups, vessels, reliqueries, crucifixes, rosaries, alter pieces, and statues of well known religious figures.
GOVERNANCE
Vikings become known all over Britain.
Battle of Edington. Alfred the Great charged the Vikings in springtime and overthrew their army.
Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum still did not contain the feud between them.
COMMERCE
Longphort’s were created in Ireland and utilized as a barrier against oncoming shore attackers.
Vikings claim the territory of Waterford, Ireland and was taken 700 years later by Henry Ireton.
INSTITUTIONS
Architecture grew steadily at the end of the 9th century using traditional castles and drew society to Churches. Churches became popular because of their elaborate high style buildings.
Prague Castle is founded and is an inspiration to future castles in the 10th century.
St. George’s Basilica inhabited Prague castle and became known as the “oldest church building”.
Saint Vitus’s Cathedral is founded in Prague Castle and celebrates examples of Gothic Architecture.
Duke of Bohemia founded one of the most renowned pieces of architecture named the “Rotunda” in 925.
TECHNOLOGY
The chain pump was invented using circular discs to pump water. This machine was used by Middle eastern, China, and Europe
Writing was in the forms of chisel on tablets.
Art was carved into stones
GOVERNANCE
Tiglath-Pileser I, ruled the country of Assyria destroying the “ancient world” and putting the society in “Dark Ages”.
Chaldaeans settled into southwestern Babylonia causing a increase in their population
COMMERCE
Assyrians rose from the turmoil and began to start a new empire.
Tiglath-Pileser III combined the two monarchies (Assyrian and Babylonia).
INSTITUTIONS
Around the time of the “Tower of Babel” A Large Ziggurat was created to worship not a God, but for the glory of man.
875 AD
TECHNOLOGY
Art is enforced by Church and helped to inspire “Sacred cups, vessels, reliqueries, crucifixes, rosaries, alter pieces, and statues of well known religious figures.
GOVERNANCE
Vikings become known all over Britain.
Battle of Edington. Alfred the Great charged the Vikings in springtime and overthrew their army.
Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum still did not contain the feud between them.
COMMERCE
Longphort’s were created in Ireland and utilized as a barrier against oncoming shore attackers.
Vikings claim the territory of Waterford, Ireland and was taken 700 years later by Henry Ireton.
INSTITUTIONS
Architecture grew steadily at the end of the 9th century using traditional castles and drew society to Churches. Churches became popular because of their elaborate high style buildings.
Prague Castle is founded and is an inspiration to future castles in the 10th century.
St. George’s Basilica inhabited Prague castle and became known as the “oldest church building”.
Saint Vitus’s Cathedral is founded in Prague Castle and celebrates examples of Gothic Architecture.
Duke of Bohemia founded one of the most renowned pieces of architecture named the “Rotunda” in 925.
1.27.2009
THE OPUS PROJECT #1
Stories
Citation : http://disneyworld.orlandovacation.com/images/disney_world.jpg
I believe that the Disney World castle is a piece of architecture that is world renowned object that represents stories and fairy-tales. For many years Disney has created movies that create ideas and notions and inspirations from cartoons that tell stories.
Artifacts
Citation : http://photomural.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/seashells.jpg
Artifacts are simply memorable objects with hidden meanings and history.
Translation
Citation : http://www.stadtwanderer.net/blog/media/Communication_by_Isabelle_Cardinal___800x600.jpg
Communication between two or more people from different backgrounds usually require translation. We use methods of gestures, music, and sometimes a written language.
Multi-View
Citation : http://www.swannysmodels.com/images/DH108pics/instructions.jpg
In Architecture, Multiview drawings help tremendously. They provide depth and perspective on ideas and suggestions.
Cycle
Citation : http://www.nhn.ou.edu/~jeffery/course/c_energy/energyl/lec004/water_cycle_001.png
Cycles such as the scientific water cycle shows how there is constant repetition and consistency. Without fail it will always happen. For example, the design cycle depicts the rise and fall of architecture based on time periods. Like music there is a decline and a rise depending on the society.
Design History Class Session 1 Cont.
That day I decided to make a drawing of a red bull can with a twist. In there advertisement they always say "It will give you wings". I decided to add that in the already designed blue and red can. Just some free drawing.
Design History Class Session 1
On the first day of class we were given assigned seats based on our name. Along with the assigned seats we were also given a year to find architectural information on. (More on that Later) These were the notes that were taken in class.
First off, I love this class. I find it extremely interesting, captivating, and at times inspirational. Patrick Lucas is able to identify objects off of the top of his head and his knowledge seems endless.
"The Start of Something New"
The first week is finally over and it was intense. We jumped straight into the fun and was assigned 20x Lettering ABC, 10+ drawings that illustrated the five words for the week.
The Opus Project
Stories
Artifacts
Translation
Cycle
Multi-view
The Opus Project
Stories
Artifacts
Translation
Cycle
Multi-view
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