Words

 Issey Miyake

Adjective: Natural
Noun: Light
Verb: Soothe

Louise Bourgeois:

Adjective: Emotional
Noun: Scale
Verb: Dominate

My model took a hit this week, i decided to start fresh with the underground section as well as the 'petal' sections that surround the structure. This is due to unhappiness with quality.

The stair section for the above ground is almost complete, with the large extended spiral shape fitting in well with the dome shape. Finishing touches of connecting wires need to be made and then it will be complete.

Based upon the concept of a flower, the design above ground depicts a large elongated dome surrounded by a scattering of 'petals'. Although simple in concept, this design was very difficult to create in sketchup and might have to be altered in future.

Below ground is a series of interlocking rectangles based up the concept of 'scale'. A rather industrious space, this design provides a counter to the natural feel of the space above. Will have to work on a central area that can link the two designs harmoniously.

Buhrich House II

After Studying Hugh Buhrich's Sydney home in ARCH1080 I have developed a strange affinity to the building, probably due to all the small features and choices uncovered through hours of scrutiny.

Set high on the cliffs of Sugarloaf Point, Hugh Buhrich's design utilises bold and subtle elements to formulate a building that compliments its immediate environment, whilst also standing out from it. In fact, the whole building is designed to take advantage of the water views, with its whole north face consisting of floor to ceiling glass windows. Even the roof                                                                                       slants towards the water.

A wild Yellowbilled Hornbill captured during a safari in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. This particular shot was taken from a bird watching hut overlooking a waterhole.