Blanding's Lake House

Plan View
Section
Elevation
Perspective 1
Perspective 2

Luminaire

Simplistic.

Strips of cream colored bond paper, glue, and textured white translucent paper. The few materials used to create my luminaire, makes it simply. However simplicity is not always simple.

Constructing each bow took both time and patience. The construction of the bows are formed by strips of bond paper, sized four or five different lengths, and made to form a ring. Layering four or five different size paper rings one inside of another, formed a bow when pinched together. The circular shape of my luminaire is based around the design of the bows fitting together. Creating a steady circular structure was hard to maintain with paper. The first design of my luminaire did not create the field of light I was imagining. Experimenting with different way to diffuse light, I discovered translucent paper. Lining sections inside my luminaire, the harsh lighting was diffused, creating a softer field of light. Along with creating a soft glow, the negative spaces between the bows in my luminaire created patterns when reflected on a surface.

Luminescence: Orthographic Drawing

Along with presenting regular orthographic drawings, we also need to have an expressive drawing portraying the field of light our luminaire gives off. The intensity of the different shapes found in my luminaire, was a challenge to draw. However to illustrate the form of my luminaire, I needed to concentrate on the angles and shapes presented. Portrayed in my expressive drawing, the field of light given off by the luminaire forms small patterns close to the table top. These small patterns are formed by the small openings between each bow. The luminaire also gives of a second field of light, which can be viewed as a glow or a soft burst of light coming from within the luminaire.

Luminescence

Thoughts

After the researching different forms of light. Natural light verse artificial light. Color verse black and white. The ideas of a luminaire still linger in my mind. Inspired by the designs of David Rockwell's and FLOS, I hope to recreate the same passion and attraction I felt when reviewing their designs. Simplicity describes my own personal taste in design. Simplicity isn't simple. In hopes to create a luminaire portraying a softness while remaining simplistic will be an obstacle. Inspired by the wide ranges of creativity I viewed throughout my research, many ideas come to mind. Creating a single idea will entail finding a mutual balance in each of my ideas. Imagine.

Luminescence

Continuation

Beyond the intensity of color and softness of black and white, I uncovered the simplistic ways lighting is portrayed. Exploring different forms of light, I was attracted to the various colors, shapes, and designs. Behind each design, is a hidden form of electricity. The smallest form of electricity can illuminate a large space. Enhancing interior and exterior spaces, lighting can set the mood whether it be calming or passionate. Whether it be a work of art, interior space, or exterior space lighting creates an attraction.

FLOS

www.flos.it

Simplistic.

David Rockwell

http://www.rockwellgroup.com/

David Rockwell’s designs inspire to create. While emerged in his artistry behind each architectural design, my eyes curiously trace the placement of item, light aids positively to each design of his interior spaces. While submerged in the creativity behind Rockwell's ideas, I was inspired by the relationship he connected between vintage objects. One single idea, was transformed and developed to create a beautiful design.

Luminescence

Observation

Color, contrast, shadow, spotlight, intensity, moonlight, sunrise, sunset, reflection.

Lighting is presented in various forms. Researching types of lighting, both the intensity of color and softness of black and white caught my eye. Interested in both forms of contrasting lighting, ideas stir within my head.

Dialog: Parti

Dialog: Model

Dialog: Orthographics

Plan View

North Elevation

Section View

Junk Drawer

Unity Parti

Process

The moment new projects are assigned, a rush of ideas fill your head. The word unity describes a relationship. In this project, using only 12 skewers and 12 4''x6'' bristol board, the goal was to find a bond between each material creating unity. The cluster of my ideas formed both bridges and barriers effecting my design positively or negatively. My first thought was based on the idea of stairs. The idea of stairs inspired certain shapes. I focused on a triangular shape. Using the 12 planes of bristol board, I experimented with an assortment of folding techniques. Folding the planes of bristol board into 5 parts, developed a 3 dimensional triangular shape. When layered one on top of the other, the triangular shapes formed a design similar to roman curtains. The design concept developed once the 12 skewer's were added. In the first rendition of my design, the skewer's were placed horizontally through the negative space of the triangles. By slightly bending each of the skewers, the structure developed a sense of movement. In the final rendition, 11 skewers were slightly bent, leaving one skewer straight, defining the center of the structure. From all angles, the design of this structure creates movement while remaining simple.

Unity: Structure

Unity: Orthographic Drawings

Right Elevation
Left Elevation
3 Dimensional View
Detail View
Plan View

Models: Stick and Cell Phone

Stick and Cell Phone

Magnified Stick and Cell Phone
Combined Stick and Cell Phone
Magnified Stick
Magnified Cell Phone
Cell Phone
Stick