Scene of Discourse

Serene PatinaFirst Iteration
Second Iteration
Third Iteration

Final Iteration of Serene Patina

Urban Pathways

Urbanized Pattern

Last Iteration
First Iteration

Assignment: Taking an Urban Landscape and manipulating it to a Victorian styled pattern.

Design Manifesto

Design; the combination of the essential trinity of commodity, firmness and delight with a touch of simplicity, craft and femininity to add a touch of personal style




The final product

Computing in Art Design

Art and the nature of its extremities are endless. With art comes the recognized category of architecture. Architecture can be found almost anywhere in man made and even naturally produced elements. While others may beg to differ, examples of architecture are everywhere. The study of this divine art has become more frequently observed and developed over the past century. While looking at the past fifty years and the strive for further development in design tools, the field has grown drastically.
When first looking further into architecture, calculators and handheld tools were a huge asset. Even though these elements are still very important in today’s study they are not as popularly used as electronic tools. With the development of calculators of course came the invention of further specified computers and programs that help architects develop a better interpretation of their design.
Computing and Architecture can be said with a hand in hand theory as well as can stand by themselves. Computers have been an amazing development in architect’s eyes because this tool can help further produce the visual aid of their envisioned product. The expansion of computer technology can not only help with visual aids, but it can also catch mistakes that are very frequently made when producing a design. They are incredible tools because they know the numerous of standard codes to designing as well as become a tool for visual aid and sometimes even speed the production rate.
Unfortunately even though computers are wonderful tools they are also a hindrance to architect’s creative skills. Computers help the architect in time management and the clean appearance of his or her work, but it is very impersonal and looked down upon artistically. Yes, the final product of the structure maybe the same, but the design shown on a computer will give a different impression to a client than the one hand drawn. The hand drawn sketch may allow the client to connect on a more personal level, seeing that the architect personally knows the skills needed to produce the structure designed. It also shows that the architect has acquired artistic skills as well. Even though the hand drawn method has numerous of benefits it also contains some downfalls including cleanliness and precision. When hand drawing it is important to keep everything light until you are sure where the lines are to be drawn, and when darkening the lines, trying not to smudge the lead onto the piece. It is also difficult to be precise in not only drawing the product, but making sure the structure is exactly what is wanted and it is to code.
Both methods are wonderful, and should be known to every architect. This is a big fear that many up and coming architects may know how to produce amazing graphics on the computer, but they do not have the skills mechanically. Being an artist is a very important part of becoming an architect and should never be taken for granted.

Shelter Bus

Dissolving Capsule Tiffany Garber

The idea behind this project was a capsule. Capsule delivering multiple different meanings and definitions depending on the situation or context in which it is phrased. This concept took the meaning of a medicine capsule and all of the features it includes. Pharmaceutical capsules are seen in households all around the world. The intention of their form is to be subscribed by a doctor and swallowed. After entering the human body the pill eventually starts dissolving and then medicates the body in the purpose it was taken. While designing this bus, many of the same characteristics came to mind. When moving, the capsule is smaller and compact, offering specific living needs for the volunteers who are helping the community. When the bus is stationary it expands double the size of the preexisting structure by sliding the top coating off of the capsule and then reforming it to dissolve the medicine and help the community. The act of dissolving and medicating is shown through the structural metamorphosis the bus takes on and the additional areas implemented to aid the community through teaching and medical attention. The bus houses not only four volunteer workers who will be residing in the space, but a number of community members that the volunteers will be helping.
The materials used in the shelter bus were picked according to a number of different credentials. The idea behind the bus was to have an environment that was comforting in a time of disparity; it was to be sustainable but also pertain to the concept of a capsule. The outside of the shelter is made out of aluminum. This material was chosen because it is not only extremely lightweight, spark resistant, but it is also very sustainable and easy to reuse. This material is used on the outside of the shelter, and the interior as well. This idea was produced because it is more sustainable, cost effective, and adds a feeling of reassurance to victims with the cool colors and the relaxing aura throughout the bus. This material is shown through silver coated matte board. Another frequently used material in the model is the plastic covering the windows. This represents glass capsule shaped windows that add an enticing effect through exploration between the inside and the outside world. These windows were shaped so that victims as well as the volunteers can learn to cope with tragic events that had just occurred through the fish bowl effect. They can see the outside and even be a step closer with the expansion of the windows, but they have the choice whether to experience it from visual views only or hands on views. The last material in the model is simply drywall on the inside; this is symbolized with an off white colored paper. This material was chosen to add comfort to the passengers. Drywall is a material that is used quite frequently in homes and a substance that is known as settling in a new environment.
This shelter bus was modeled after practical daily life needs, special needs, and sustainability. It is also a bus emulating prescribed medicine in a capsule, trying to help each community member at a time through dissolving it’s medicine around the victimized area.

A&T Bus Shelter