Friday 24 April 2015

Week 7 Studio & Planning Presentation

Mobility byAndrew Butler: Cox Architecture
Guest Lecture

Moores Law - 'The times the are a changin' was emphasises during his lecture basically Andrew is saying that architectural companies are getting stagnate by using the same programs & methods of how they operate. 

An example how technology played a part in architecture where Aami Park Stadium designed by Cox was designed using autoCAD. The negative of using autoCAD was every change made would set them back significantly due to the limitations of autoCAD essentially a program that draws lines.

At the end of the lecture Andrew gave his advice of having a 'toolbox' as a designer by not being stagnate and focusing on one program and have the attitude to seek out the new, learn, increase your arsenal and willing to adapt changes or else be could left behind in this or any industry.

Presentation
  • Visuals and structure of the presentation was clear, easy to read and pleasing whilst it had a lively theme. 
  • Use of flowcharts outlining steps were clear and easy to understand.
  • The use of animation/flash in the presentation the "zooming in and out" isn't the most appropriate as it could distract and/or lose the audience from the context of what is communicated 
  • A strong understanding of planning. Give examples by relating it to their own project ie. Gantt Chart of project outcomes, individual roles and schedule.
  • A video was included in the the presentation that they have made nicely done however it repeated what was said in the presentation.
  • Needed some examples of researched professional scenarios to add more credibility.
Other Presentation Aids
The use of video can help enhance the presentation as it has many benefits to communicate particular situations, ideas and change the presentation tone. When we use videos we need to consider a few things:

  • Does the video provide new information to the presentation
  • Is it clear? 
  • readability
  • Stays on topic
  • Simple 

Things to consider when planning
Some topics that the presentation didn't cover could i believe should been covered are but no limited to:

  • Consequences: planning to plan, not planning 
  • Past experiences on planning, 
  • Over planning
  • Not all things can go accordingly
  • Resistant to change
How can this related to Marker Project
TBA

Maker Design - Further Concept Discussion

Despite both Annisa and I misadventure for 3 weeks to Chongqing, China we did our best to communicate by any means via Facebook, email, gmail and whatsapp to our group to keep progress going for this project however it was proven slightly difficult with the infamous great firewall of China and an additional workload by the exchange program. 

After gathering a number of concepts and ideas for a potential marker design, we discussed and agreed to develop a concept using the researched ideas along with the sportspark logo as an inspiration 'returning' by formulating iterations forms

Concept:
  • returning to the sportspark

Form:
  • iteration in the form of a boomerang - transforming the boomerang into something different
  • sense of direction, form that shows the direction of the sports park
  • Conveys movement
  • Anamorphic design - work on layers, focus on the attention of drivers along the m7

Design Consideration:
  • position/poses of athletes

Additional Design consideration Interactivity

Sunday 19 April 2015

Mid-semester Break - Chongqing Presentation - MADLAB

In week two, Dr. Hausler (Hank) brought up an opportunity to partake in a COFA based overseas design workshop in Chongqing, China.

For the last three weeks, initially offered myself as a "go to guy" when it came to help others with their model visualisation, it later plans change later in the next week, I've collaborated with Jordon on his design that would reflect the needed outputs for the brief provided by Priestman Architects/ CQubed Studios. 

Brief

The high-rise shopping and office core area of Guanyingchao is best experienced in the evening when tens of thousands dance, promenade, dine and enjoy in an extraordinary flow of humanity. This dynamic of urban attractions and commercial activity is quickly spreading.

Jiu Jie – 9th Street

A building owner has under-performing retail and restaurant space with occupied residential towers above and adjacent. The location is poorly defined and the street is difficult to cross. The proposition is comprehensive adaptation as an entertainment district with bars, lounges, eateries, event venues, entrepreneurial hubs, public art, music, interactivities, public open space – and other functions that extend the general theme. The place will be for Chongqingers (mainly) with their own cultures, but who are changing and open to – often hungry for - new ideas and activities.

LONG BA
http://jordondov.wix.com/blank#!Week-5-and-Midsemester-Break-Chongqing-MadLab/c24ta/5548513a0cf27313351616ed