Model Making

1:1000

This site model is of the Battersea/Chelsea area. It is at scale 1:1000. I used MDF wood and a large sheet of balsa wood. The site is the focus of my design portfolio. There is restricted views of the river as you can see the tall, large buildings and walls restrict views and access to the river front. The Thames path has to be diverted because of it. This is the first large site plan model Ive made, it can be time consuming, but worth it. "A guide to Model Making" has guided me through the process. Allot of my reading and experimenting of the book had been done during focus week.

Mdel Making

This model was inspired by the 'Slow House' by Diller and Scofido. The house was never actually built. It was based on views of the natural landscape. I have used the principles from it but enhanced the lighting. This was done in my focus week to enhance my model making skills.

Canada Square

Granite planting beds go well with the formal layout of the space
Strong colours from planting give the site a welcoming/natural atmosphere
Diverse flooring. Including brick, concrete and gravel



Newly planted lawn
Busy during Lunchtime rush




Site home of Pavilion Park, which has restaurants and other leisurely features.

Strong use during lunch hours.

3ds max + Landscape Architecture

http://www.land8lounge.com/group/3dsmaxlandscapearchitecture?groupUrl=3dsmaxlandscapearchitecture&xg_source=activity&id=2025679%3AGroup%3A106402&page=9#comments


These images have won the ASAI’s Architecture in Perspective.
The images have been produced in 3ds max.
They are the quality of images I would like to create with a lot of practice. There seems to be a growth in 3d visualization in Landscape Architecture practices. To me I think it is a great move forward in analyzing elements such as wind and sun, which effects site quality, and sometimes isn't always dealt with properly. However this software is capable of configuring settings to anticipate situations. Its great!!
My favorite is the last image, Eco buildings with rain.

Battersea Design

This was created in 3ds max. It took a while. It is from my Battersea design project. It is good to put some of my preliminary work, like the pool balls and the hand in to good use to visualize my actual design work. Great!!

3ds Max - Seating

This seating is known as 'peel up' seating. These were modeled in 3ds max. The shape and material was influenced from the Highline in New York.

3ds Max hand

3ds Max Pool Balls

This is a set of pool balls. This is one of the first things I have created in 3ds max. It took a while, using reflection maps and what not. Hopefully it will be worth it!

Arups

Two Landscape architects from Arups came and gave an in depth talk into some of the work they do and the processes and outcomes from the minute details, to the grand scale. Arups is a multidiscipinary practice and it was nice to see what projects a practice like this can take on and the designs they can develop.

Martin Kelly - Capita Lovejoy

Trees lecture

What would London be like without trees? A scary thought no doubt. Martin Kelly from Capita Lovejoy gave great insight into the importance of trees, not just in the rainforest, but even closer to home. The invaluable presence trees present is becoming more and more desired, with trees being valued in the Million mark.
Kelly presented a convincing talk ad also some photo realistic visualisations of the Thames waterfront without trees providing a colourful canopy in the summer, and breaking up and distorting buildings in the winter.

Long live trees!!!

Detail Lecture - Old Market Square, Nottingham, Gustafson Porter

Old Market Square, Nottingham

We had a talk on the huge amount of detail required for even the smallest of jobs. Sam from Gustafson Porter, cam in and discussed detail in old market square, nottingham. The site fountains were modeled to understand the way in which the water would flow. It is a good example of how and why models are still needed in landscape architecture. The predominant material on the site is granite

Christoph Lueder - Detail Lecture

This remarkable lecture was very compelling. It was presented by our own Kingston University Lecturer, Christoph Lueder(First Year Lecturer). It challenged the way in which detail is represented in everyday life and situations.

The most compelling for me however was the detail that wen t into an elevator shaft, by the Architect Ian Ritchie. It simply amazed me!! The contemporary structure is quite complex with a series of steel wires, which vary in size, and have completely different jobs, which are unique in keeping the shaft alive. There are also a series of connections, shown in the second image which are holding the glass in place, and resisting compression and tensions forces. Sublime!!!


Fig.1 Top. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyTTJIhVfCPfZFyNK3jsf6wjv9RL0-SdH2vmLipTbnd67YowXPVWpW1j0DTeKuC9BkvkNSfrIeLbzQG_EGOQ8gIILlgDvPv3KlWeE3QVCk8Y9as5HRN6J0wdRm4KmLFljsIaAFWCdp38/s1600/ianritchieMNCARS.JPG
Fig.2 Bottom. http://image44.webshots.com/44/9/15/42/2190915420091984539CCBflK_fs.jpg

Spitalfields Market

Potters Fields Park

Potters field park was extensively landscaped in 2007. It is very much adjacent to "More London". The park is busy and thriving, throughout the year, mainly due to its central location, and atmosphere. It is a calming portion of the Thames and one of the remaining few green spaces along the riverside. In comparison more London, it is more inviting and comfortable, due to its smooth green tones and seating to view the busy activity of people, boats and sky!

http://www.pottersfields.co.uk/park-history.html

Mark Gregory of Landform

This insightful day gave me a huge insight into not only the theory of rain gardens, and SUDS, but also practical application, with finished jobs. The talk also gave insight into some of the projects that Landform have undertaken. Ranging from some quite small to larger jobs. This again allowed me to see the heavy detail and thought which goes into the designing of even some of the smallest gardens or landscapes. He talked about the incredible detail which went into the floor slabs for one project, and in another the attempted atmosphere in a garden and how it was achieved.

Further on he went into the changes that have taken effect in residential properties and their gardens.