Sunday, August 28, 2011

diagraming architectural space [weatherspoon art museum]

narrative:

sequence:

test diagrams:
for the first diagram I did a diagram that connected the principles and elements of design and showed which ones I think were highlighted best in the weatherspoon art museum. the right diagram displays how I viewed the light in the lobby space and the sculpture garden.

this is a slightly revised diagram that is annotated to show the sequence of light as you move through the space.

factors:




final diagram:

for my final diagram, I decided to break the experience into five different sections. the first is the entrance to the sculpture garden, the second is inside the sculpture garden, the third is the overhang, the fourth is the vestibule, and the last is the lobby.  I wanted to focus on the way the light effects the experience as you make your way towards the lobby.  the entrance to the sculpture garden and the garden itself are both completely naturally lit, and therefor the light is uncontrollable.  this effects the way the sun shines or doesn't shine on the sculptures as you pass through the garden.  the next picture of the overhang is a lot darker and shaded and takes you out of the direct sunlight.  you then pass through the vestibule, which is also darker than the garden.  I think these two experiences are very important to the experience of walking to the lobby because you start out in such light and then you are immediately pulled into a darker setting.  then as you enter the lobby you are thrown into a soft white light that is much calmer and lighter than the other lighting that you have experienced.