Valley

The inspiration for my valley is a place in Northern Vietnam called Sapa. 

"Sapa, is a frontier town and capital of Sa Pa District in the Lao Cai province in northwest Vietnam. It was first inhabited by people we know nothing about. " Wiki

Here are some images of Sapa that I found on the internet:

This is the main inspiration for my valley created on CryEngine

CryEngine Valley

One-Point Perspectives

MashUp

Blue Font Article: http://www.archdaily.com/298112/frontier-learning-the-future-of-architectural-education-stanislav-roudavski/

Red Font Article: http://www.archdaily.com/304460/miami-americas-next-great-architectural-city/

Green Font Article: http://www.archdaily.com/366660/yes-is-more-the-big-philosophy/

Those who look to the future understand architecture as a dynamic system of relationships booming with new architectural projects. These relationships that are the most adaptable to change that survives satisfies a necessity while also providing a rich, cultural gathering space, blur the distinctions between digital and physical, natural and artificial, simulated and observable. The architecture breaks out from the anticipated form of the “concrete box for cars”. Such an interpretation calls for broader collaborations and a commitment to explorations, not just beautiful buildings but a key driver in the evolutionary process of society outside established “comfort zones.” But the life outside disciplinary comforts can be harsh and are some of the negative characteristics. With old certainties left behind and new potentials not yet discovered, one should say yes to oneself instead of no to something else. One can feel overwhelmed by the richness and complexity of available information and practices but has opportunity to reinvent itself with a contemporary architecture, a refined sense of culture and community. In the contemporary condition of constant and accelerating change, about finding new ways of ecological and economical development , using instead of reducing and maximizing rather than minimizing. What should an architect know and be able to do? From where should this knowledge be acquired and updated, from whom and in which way?  


Overall Concept:
Architecture in the future is the dynamic relationship between timelessness and the breaking of the mold.

Architectural Theories

1. "Machine for Living in" - Le Corbusier

2. "Form ever Follows Function" - Louis Kahn

3. " Mess is more" - Hayden Woolridge

4. "Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication" - unknown

5. "Space is the breath of art" - unknown"

6. "Less is More" - Mies Van der Rohe

Final Submission Exp 2

Electroliquid Aggregation

Fluid Forms and Spaces created by the subtraction and addition of Geometrical Shapes.

2 Short Texts: Concepts

Monument 1

Architect: Zaha Hadid

Concept: Fluid Forms and Spaces within Forms

The concept places a heavy emphasis on the interior space of "forms" and how it flows smoothly from one space to another. In my monument inspired by Zaha Hadid's concept, th fluidity is represented through the connection of each prism. Detailed elements within the space e.g. the roof pattern and the shadow cast, the miniature monument and the benches also emulate the fluidity of forms, within forms.

Monument 2

Architect: Norma Merrick Sklarek

Concept: Subtraction of Geometrical Forms

This concept reflects Norma Merricks Sklarek's designs, often being angular with blunt indented areas seemingly having been "cut" out from. Thus the concept "Subtraction of geometrical forms". The original axonometric which stemmed from this concept was too basic, so the design was developed to place a more heavy emphasis of the subtraction of geometric forms. To achieve this, large prisms were stacked on top of each other to accentuate each individual shape, and was further developed to create a model which monumentalises  the concept and the architect.

18 Sketch Axonometrics

Original Axonometrics

Top Row Client: Norma Merrick Sklarek
(Ordered left through to right)

1. Architecture as Simple Lines

2. Grid-like Structures

3. Subtraction of Geometrical Forms

Bottom Row Client: Zaha Hadid(Ordered left through to right)

1. Fluid Forms and Spaces Within Forms

2. Architecture as Fluid Geometries Emerging from the Landscape

3. Spaces in Synchronicity with their Surroundings

Combined Parallel Projections

Concepts(ordered left through to right)

1. Fluid Forms and Spaces within Forms + Subtraction of Geometrical Forms

2. Architecture as Simple Lines + Architecture as Fluid Geometries Emerging with the Landscape

3. Spaces in Synchronicity with their Surroundings + Grid-like Structures

36 Custom Textures

Applied Textures

LHS: Zaha Hadid's Monument
Concept - Fluid Forms and Spaces within Forms

Centre: Norma Merrick Sklarek's Monument
Concept - Subtraction of Geometrical Forms

RHS: Meeting Space

5 Real Time Images

"Fluid Forms and Spaces created by the subtraction and addition of Geometrical Shapes."

Image taken at 12pm. The subtraction and addition of geometrical shapes aspect, is represented through the continual use of rectangular prisms of varying sizes, emphasizing the angular and geometrical aspect of each prism used. Fluidity is present through the overall placement of the models, the continuous waterfall as well as the continuous placement of the prisms within each monument.


This image above and below is an overall view of the two monuments and the meeting place in the middle sitting over the waterfall.
LHS: Zaha Hadid's Monument
Concept - Fluid Forms and Spaces within Forms

Centre: Meeting Space

RHS: Norma Merrick Sklarek's Monument
Concept - Subtraction of Geometrical Forms

Image taken at 12am. Monument 2 features a glass box area which enables persons inside to view the landscape as well as the waterfall beneath. This experience of being within a box yet having the freedom of 360 degree views emphasizing the electroliquid aggregation. ("Fluid Forms and Spaces created by the subtraction and addition of Geometrical Shapes.")

Image of Monument 1. The ceiling to the right during 11am - 1pm casts a shadow which demonstrates the "fluid forms... within forms". To the left are 2 benches within the box which enable persons to sit and enjoy the landscape on both sides. At night, there is a light behind the bench which cast fluid shadows similar to the ceiling. There is also a miniature monument within the monument (to the right) emulating the concept.

Image of Monument 2. The viewing glass box can be seen. In one of the rectangular prisms, the ceiling casts  square-shaped shadows that emphasis the geometrical quality of the monument.

Image of the meeting space. The meeting space features a glass viewing panel on the bottom enabling a view of the waterfall below and creating a sense of connection between the landscape and the person walking across. (Note: for those less adventurous there are solid walkways either side)

Links 

Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=2d8e1eb9d94d8406b8f8603a59f5fdc 

Dropbox File: https://www.dropbox.com/s/493cjjd9doj2gz9/Levels.rar 
Note: There are two files in the dropbox file, one has lights meant for viewing past sunset and one is without lighting which is meant to be viewed during the day. 

Draft - Walkthrough of Final Design and Landscape