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Sanctuary

Gisela Baurmann with James Kerestes (VS)
Studio at University of Pennsylvania

20071018

Midterm Review

2007.10.24, 11.30am - 5.00pm

Jurors:

Julie Beckman
Jonas Coersmeier
Alicia Imperiale
Ali Rahim


Midterm Presentations:

1. Retreat Models (assignment 1)

cross- comparison
focus on repetitive activities/schedules and patterns versus unique events
choose one topic that you compare across the 3 retreats
develop retreat terminology, employ precise terminology


2. Crochet Models (assignment 1)

generate
collect
organize
show


3. Stitch diagrams (assignment 2)

global diagram
local diagrams
stitch matrix will be plotted and pinned up


4. Retreat Performance Model 3D (assignment 3 and assignment 4)

develop your own
- architectural program (spaces and sf)
- list of operative terms, employ precise terminology (transformations, system status, interactions)
- programmatic layout models (3D) showing various routines and procedures/schedules:

The programmatic layout occurs according to personal criteria such as goals and intentions of the retreat. Discover interactions, transitions, topolgies and spatial properties between program pieces/individual activities. Program pieces will develop hierarchies, equivalences and displacements in accordance with their placement. They will need to adapt to each other as members of an interconnected system.

In the program models employ behaviors and performances identified in crochet techniques and the scripting exercise. Employ their terminology.



5. Physical Model Retreat Program (assignment 4)

laser cut models showing programmatic relationships of 4.
serial section model (cardboard, plexi) or laser scored paper model (watercolor paper, white)

Alternatively generate a crocheted program model; identify unique spatial conditions, exaggerate and rebuild as enlarged (watercolor-)paper models.

all models monochrome



6. Governors Island Site Drawings (assignment 5)

Pick and paste form the five Finalist proposals of the "Visions for Governors Island" competition those features that will enhance your retreat center's performance at the site on Governors Island. Investigate and draw as lines site conditions, flows and affects that characterize the site in anticipation of your program.

Include your spatial proposal, placed onto the site rendering programmatic placement and defining spaces, enclosures, exits/entries, building volumes and massings.

Generate 2 line drawings in Rhino, 2 plans, 2 sections, scale 1/32nd"=1' and 1/16th"=1' b/w



7. Models - Site and Proposal Model (assignment 5)

Generate surfaces models of an enhanced site that reflects your intention for the architectural proposal

The ground is generated from the mesh matrix, which exaggerates suggested spatial qualities such as flows, branchings, hinges, connections, enclosures, openings, etc. (assignment 5). The edges of cells or triangles are scored, not cut by the laser.

Identify and separate (cut along the scored lines) differences within the mesh and extend the model into the third dimension through folding, bending and reconnecting similar spatial expressions, scales and morphologies. 18 x 18" laser 2 sheets of each mesh.

Include your spatial proposal model

Use water color paper, all models monochrome, Scales 1/32nd"=1' and 1/16th"=1'



8. Present

Prepare a presentation with your key terminology (a list with your key words might be enough). Ask a fellow student to take notes for you during your presentation and discussion

.: gisela 11:01 PM