The interval project for me has so far been one of the most exciting projects this semester. When first introduced to the assignment I was exceptionally keen to immediately hop into the thick of things, because it was the prefect opportunity to produce a successful item of furniture. Where this particular project differed from past generic studio assignments, was that here through this project everyone had the opportunity to physically see their 2-dimensional idea come to life as a 3-dimensional material object. Initially, though I was tremendously excited about creating a unique item of furniture, an object that of course I would be able to take home, display and utilise, the requirement that each student had to use either the laser-cutter and/ or router to create this masterpiece presented me with great unease, particularly as I was not to familiar with the technology at the time. Luckily however, as works progressed and I continued to refine my design idea, with the parallel support of my colleagues I was able to document a 2-dimensional idea that the machinery would be able to produce with ease.
At first, after researching articles of furniture that had been designed by many of the world’s most famous historic architects, I was enticed to create a dynamic sunlounge chair, an item of furniture that would sit flawlessly in the back garden during a lovely summer even. Unfortunately, after sharing my idea with an experienced furniture maker, I decided to abort the thought of designing a sunlounge chair for a more timid object due to concerns that the size, availability of time and the material requirements would all hinder the success of the project. After frantically searching for a new concept I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a book on Victorian antiques which propelled me to design a jewellery box. I thought the design of a jewellery box would be the prefect concept for my interval project, because not only does a jewellery box serve great purpose in a school dedicated to fashion, but more importantly through this idea I would have the opportunity to explore the qualities of light, colour and form - characteristics that are so significant to the enjoyment of architecture. The preceding sketches are examples of my development work for both the initial sunlounge chair and then the desired jewellery box that I set out to physically build.
In hindsight, looking back over the semester I feel that this has been one of my most successful projects up to date. For me, the choice of colour, the variance of scale and its built composure have all come together to formulate an aesthetically pleasing jewellery box. Functionally however, my item of furniture needs further improvement as the jewellery box draws will tend to slide haphazardly when either pulling the draws in or out, as I had not considered the need for internal side guild rails during product design. Overall aside from the draw defect, I am still very pleased that I had the opportunity to take part in this type of project, because by simply taking a conceptional idea and then striving to successfully assemble a 3-dimensional standing object is an extremely rewarding feeling…especially when it will be a real building.
At first, after researching articles of furniture that had been designed by many of the world’s most famous historic architects, I was enticed to create a dynamic sunlounge chair, an item of furniture that would sit flawlessly in the back garden during a lovely summer even. Unfortunately, after sharing my idea with an experienced furniture maker, I decided to abort the thought of designing a sunlounge chair for a more timid object due to concerns that the size, availability of time and the material requirements would all hinder the success of the project. After frantically searching for a new concept I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a book on Victorian antiques which propelled me to design a jewellery box. I thought the design of a jewellery box would be the prefect concept for my interval project, because not only does a jewellery box serve great purpose in a school dedicated to fashion, but more importantly through this idea I would have the opportunity to explore the qualities of light, colour and form - characteristics that are so significant to the enjoyment of architecture. The preceding sketches are examples of my development work for both the initial sunlounge chair and then the desired jewellery box that I set out to physically build.
In hindsight, looking back over the semester I feel that this has been one of my most successful projects up to date. For me, the choice of colour, the variance of scale and its built composure have all come together to formulate an aesthetically pleasing jewellery box. Functionally however, my item of furniture needs further improvement as the jewellery box draws will tend to slide haphazardly when either pulling the draws in or out, as I had not considered the need for internal side guild rails during product design. Overall aside from the draw defect, I am still very pleased that I had the opportunity to take part in this type of project, because by simply taking a conceptional idea and then striving to successfully assemble a 3-dimensional standing object is an extremely rewarding feeling…especially when it will be a real building.
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