Final Presentation Reflection

The piece of vellum drafted with a floor plan, lay across my drafting board awaiting the first pencil stroke. The floor plan of the administrative office untouched awaited change. I began to envision the walls demolished leaving the space open. Ideas revolving around space triggered as I researched precedent images. Images of lofts found throughout New York City, inspired my design, as it was then I found my artist. Passionate for fashion as well as photography, the artist Eric Ray Davidson struck my attention. The flow of inspiration began as I further researched Davidson and began to design an inspired studio space for him.
Suddenly, it was the morning of final presentations. As tacks pinned the two final boards up, all the pieces came together. From the endless perspectives, introduction to sketch up, floor plans, section elevation plans, and many renditions of a cardboard model, my design was finalized and awaiting critique. As I expected, I was first to present. Nervous, not knowing what to expect, I began the description and reasoning behind my design for the studio space. The five-minute description of my design, felt as if an hour elapsed. Once finished, there was a slight pause as I prepared myself for both negative and positive feedback.
Reflecting on the feedback I received in relation to my design, I now see both the strengths and weaknesses found throughout my design. If able to modify my design for the studio space, I would consider the control of light throughout the space. Aware of the amount of natural light the windows give to the administrative office, I would design window coverings to minimize the amount of natural light. Aiding to my artist, Eric Ray Davidson, the window coverings would be made out of a material useful to him. Possibly a material accepting images to be projected on to its surface, or something simple to aid to his photography. However, I am satisfied with my design, as it is reflective of my personal style. Presented throughout my work, my style represents my designs as simplistic, organized, and clean.
Through out this past week, on average 40 designs for a possible studio space were presented. While emerged fully in each presentation, I have become aware that people have there own design suitable to them. As a group of boards were pinned up next to each other, there was a clear difference between the designers. Whether it was presented through the color palette, layout arrangement, or hand- rendered perspectives there was a clear difference between classmate’s styles. As my first year as an Interior Architecture student, I have learned numerous techniques and styles, which will aid to my future as a designer. Over the course of this year, I have developed a style personable to me. As I move forward as an interior designer, my designs will stay true to my style as they represent me in my future.

Studio Space: Presentation Board: A Blank Canvas

As the class was divided into two, half were assigned to the loading dock while the other half was assigned to the administrative office. At once, we grabbed as many tape measures as we could along with a pencil and our sketchbooks. Our first task was to receive the measures of the administrative office. Once we had exact measurements for the office, it was our job as individuals was to draw the floor plan and section elevations. As the plans developed, so did the concept for our final assignment. With the existing room, it was our job to choose an artist as inspiration. Whether the artist would be staying for a few days or few months, the space had to be accommodating. Inspired by photography, the New York and Los Angeles based photographer and director, Eric Ray Davidson, struck my eye. As I engaged myself in understanding his sense of style, I was able to receive ideas for the perfect studio space for him. The renovation began by deconstruction of the two interior walls of the office and a level change addition. Inspired by lofts located in New York City, I added a two step level change. The level change, accentuated with a partial frosted glass wall, was accommodating to the bedroom and bathroom area, as it added privacy while maintaining any open feel to the whole area. In my design for the studio space, I wanted to maintain an open feel allowing plenty of studio space for Davidson's work. By adding two partial walls, with a frosted glass pocket door, between the living area and kitchen area, it portrayed division while allowing it to still be accessible. Throughout the space, walls are limited providing plenty of natural light along with space. The studio space I design for Eric Ray Davidson, portrays simplicity and functionality, suitable to his personal style.

Studio Space: Model

Studio Space: Final Perspective Drawings

View of level change from studio space

View of living and kitchen area from studio space

View of living area and studio space from kitchen

View of private sleeping area and level change from kitchen

Studio Space: Final Floor Plan and Section Elevation Plans

Studio Space: Color Schemes

Monochromatic

Split Complementary

Analogous

Complementary

Color Wheel and Color Schemes

Studio Space: Perspective Drawings

View of kitchen area and level change from main entrance

View of level change from kitchen area

View of kitchen area from level change

View of bedroom area from entrance of level change

View of bathroom

View of kitchen area from level change

View of level change

View of kitchen area

View of kitchen area from living area

View of level change from kitchen area

Studio Space: Original Floor Plan and Section Elevation Plans

Administrative Office

Clues Six & Seven: Redesign the car/ More Style

After deciding on which car to draw, the next task was to mold it into something of our imagination. Whether it be giving it arms, transforming it into an animal, or giving it a futuristic style. Already having some character with it's original design, I used my imagination to incorporate my own style in the car's design. While looking at the Volkswagen Beetle, I envisioned the 1970's. In my eyes, the headlights resembled John Lennon's glasses. Incorporating the styles of the 70's into the design of my car, I dressed the car as if it were a hippie. Accentuating the bright and bold colors found throughout the 70's along with flowers and peace signs.

Clue Five: Pick a car any car

For this clue, we were given the task to draw a car, truck, or bus of our choice in two point perspective. Immediately, I decided I wanted to draw an older car, something vintage. While envisioning which automobile would be best to draw, a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle caught my eye. I always see this car as having it's own personality. With the big bug eyed headlights and rounded structure, a Volkswagen Beetle has character.

Clue Four: Changing Colors

Replicating my design for a reading room three times, I created a simple color palette applying each in a different style. Using my "Drawing with Confidence" as inspiration, I was able to experience the different styles of marker rendering. With a color palette of only three colors, pale indigo, cool gray #1, and warm gray #2, I used each color in a different space with a different technique.

Clue Three: Reading Room

For clue three, we were given the task to design a reading room including the three patterns we chose. For my design, I was inspired to represent the patterns as wall coverings, furniture, and the space's architectural elements. The challenge was to keep the room balanced. I feel as if I successfully accomplished this task, by carrying the flow of similar shapes throughout the room.

Clue Two: Processing Patterns

For clue two, we were given the challenge to develop patterns based from an object of our choice. As I gave the space around me a quick glance, my eye was draw to the bright colors and designs of Leslie's bag. The designs were each unique, giving me opportunity to be creative with each detail. Out of the 25 detailed patterns, I chose the three above, mainly for their simplicity and bold contrast between black and white.