Hybrid (Final)

Hybrid Progression

Hybrid on the Site

Hybrid Influence

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#2

These models have influenced my final model because of the staggering effect as well as movement on the facade of the building. The texture on the Birch Tree blocks (#2) helped my facade to look appealing from a far whether you are on a bypassing boat or walking the streets of Red Hook.

The rubber bands with the multiple colors(#1) shows these ...     

Bubble Diagram

Space Organization

Matrix

Concept Design: Study Models (Program)

As I started to develop my models about the program of my building, I decided to way heavy on how designers approach a project. I focused on the sculptural look of art because essentially as a designer, you have to look at a simple space and make that space creative and interactive.    

#1- In this model, I decided to take an organic shape that is more than likely found near or by a waterfront which is the seashell. The seashell has a ridged texture that replicates the surface of the site. The base of the paper cup makes these curvature elements that continue throughout the ribbon. The void spaces in the ribbon also create movement in the space as the solid shape start to create a structural base.      

#2- In this model, I used the trichromatic colors to convey the different views of designers. The rubber bands are interlocked and overlapped over the wood to create layers to these pieces. The wooden pieces are slightly being drawn into each other from the top to bridge the gap between artists and architects.   

#3- In this model, the wood pieces have a variation of color as well as size. This represents the levels of the artistic style and aesthetics. With the view on the left, you see this large piece of wood that creates movement from left to right but the small spaces become just as appealing because it makes the space interesting from different views. This is prevail in my program because even when for example, a photographer is setting up a scenery, if the staged area is for a car advertisement versus a portrait ad, the spaces will vary.    

Concept Design: Study Models (Edge)

As I started to develop my "edge" models, I wanted to convey an alternative look to the word "edge" as found in my 2D collage. I used materials that had a specific appearance but conveyed another. As you look at the models below, you will see how the models show one perspective but may be more complex.

#1- In this model, you see an array of triangles that spring from one focal point. I used Styrofoam which is a softer material to the touch but in this model, I made the corners sharp visually and physically. I wanted to show movement as well because with the view on the right, you can see different perspectives of this material. The rectangular piece at the edge of a triangular piece of Styrofoam is placed at an angle to show a crossing over from one to another. As in my 2D collage, human beings focus on a partial feeling but until you cross the blocking force, you will not understand why that rectangular piece has become these pointed pieces on the other side. (This is show in the bottom right view.)      

#2- In this model, I wanted to show almost the  same affect of model #1 but with different materials. The Plexiglas piece in the left view at the bottom represents a platform that seems to be transparent but it makes the model actually function. The Plexiglas that is shooting from out from different directions from the main axis show you that the human being is imperfect. The vertical portion is made from broken pieces of wood that hold the up this model. The broken "edges" are essentially holding up these horizontal pieces that are flawed as well. If you look closely, on one end of the horizontal Plexiglas pieces there is a straight edge and on the opposite end, it has been cracked or bruised.        

#3- In this model, I took the literally sense of the materials but adjusted the view of these materials. The horizontal piece of wood shows as the structural component but the type of wood used which is balsa wood is one of the most dense pieces of wood which gives the illusion of "edge" automatically. The toothpicks shooting from under the focal point underneath the balsa wood shows more appealing because you want to know more about its positioning. The main material in the middle starts to also show texture about it becomes the binding piece of the model. In my 2D collage, the structured piece was the lotus flower that was secondary to the disintegrated person with the shattering pieces so the toothpicks become the focal point of "edge" because it is more compelling.     

Concept Design: Study Models (Site)

As I began to transfer my ideas from 2D to 3D models, site was the easiest one to portray in my opinion. Below, you can see three study models that best portray the Red Hook area to me. I initially wanted start off with the past, present, and future of this area because after the devastating occurrence of Hurricane Sandy, I believe that this site is starting afresh but still has a lot of development to achieve.

#1- As I began to create this model, I wanted to evoke the story of how this area went through many ups and downs with the curvature pieces of corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboard has three layers to it; two smooth sides which are on the exterior and one binding piece that resemble a zigzagged form in the middle. If you look closely at the two exterior portions, the side that is close to the binding piece has the outline on the surface which I thought added to my model. I think that this shows how the past will away be prevalent no matter how you disguise it. As the cardboard raps around the plexiglass, you can see that the plexiglass begins to hold all the pieces together even if the direction is not clear.          

#2- In this model, I decided to focus on the approach to the site. The cardboard at the base of the model shows you how the Red Hook area has a major connection by waterway that is easily overlooked. This major connection that was one of the key reasons for devastation in the area; it also welcomes you from the land as well as by water. The circular portion above the cardboard represents the journey of the residents of the site. As the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy shown as moving from front to back in the model, the journey starts off large and over time (moving to the back), the struggle has shrunk but is still noticed. (Please refer to the model on the left.)

#3- In this model, I took the literal visual of the 2D collage into 3D form. I took apart a plastic hanger and pieced it back together. This represents a lot to the site because the Red Hook area prior to Sandy was a close knit neighbor with an amazing waterfront that never foresaw this devastation. Post- Sandy, putting the pieces back together, the plastic hanger would never look the same again just like the Red Hook area.    

 

Concept Design (Program)

In my program collage, I decided to focus on bridging the gap between designers. Designers include artists, architects, photographers, interior designers, textile designers, creative designers, etc. To the left of my collage, I used a painting in the background to show multiple ideas that color brings to a piece of artwork. The bright yellows, blues, and reds are the primary colors in the piece which are trichromatic to the human eye. Artists such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Billy Apple paved a way for designers to be more creative with everyday textures and express themselves thru visual aids. On the right of my collage, I used an Art Deco painting with very powerful rectilinear shapes as well as a woman's silhouette. Architects such as Le Corbusier, Santiago Calatrava, and Frank Lloyd Wright opened the doors to create iconic rectilinear spaces that have influenced the architectural designers of today. The silhouette of the woman's body relates more to Calatrava because his work always shows movement.

The wavelength in the center of the collage is what I want to essentially accomplish with my program. I want designers of any kind to be able to express themselves visually with unlimited space to show creative genius. I have not recently seen another space that embraces our pioneers of art and also incorporates our future designers in one space other than a museum. I plan to create a space that local as well as international artists can come to a place in New York City to engage with fellow individuals that appreciate designing and expressing themselves thru visual aids. These spaces will include large studio spaces to have seminars and classrooms to educate designer on new innovations. I also want to include overnight lounging for those who want to engage in multiple activities on site.  

Concept Design (Edge)

For my "edge" collage, I decided to focus on the feeling I get from the word. On the lower right, there is a lotus flower that represents the presence of love and forgiveness. As humans, we seek these things to fulfill our life so in essence we are looking to become more like the flower. As the flower has some pointed edges, we are still willing to touch. Moving closer to the left, you start to see an outline of a person who is slowly being destroyed, little by little. The scattered pieces of this person starts to show as broken pieces of glass and become more appealing to know about. The hand is more willing to touch those edges without understanding why this person has scattered edges but is intrigued by the unknown. Even though we know that the edges of a flower are more delicate to the touch, there is a sense of finding out the unknown of the flower that is a person who has many edges that may be sharp to even cut.  

Concept Design (Site)

In my site collage, I decided to create the feeling of what is currently occurring in the Red Hook area. I decided to use a  gradient in the background to show the past and the future of the area. After Hurricane Sandy, a lot of cities affected by this super storm were left in ruins. As of today, Red Hook is not back to its original landscape so I used a wavelength of smoke on top of the background to show the multiple ups and downs after the "smoke" cleared and the neighborhood had to pick up the pieces. I also used puzzle pieces to signify that this neighborhood has so many pieces to put together. The scale of the pieces are also large in the beginning but the closer you get to fitting them in, the easier it gets to filling in the blanks. I also used the color red because red is such a powerful color in terms of awareness and the Red Hook area to me was unknown prior to our site visit. After experiencing this area for a small amount of time, I realized that the area itself is not just an abandoned space but a place that was over looked by many that were not paying attention.