Thursday, April 16, 2020

Week 9 - Draft Submission - 3 Min Presentation


Self-Reflection BENV1010 - Draft 

This presentation aims to critique the work and progress ranging from Week 5 to today.
Diving straight into Week 5 and 6, the first iteration of the paper and cardboard model was constructed. Although being just a draft, these two models acted as a profile/standard that my future models was be based upon. That is, in the direction of forming the simplistic and conveying with minimalism. Simple folding techniques were utilised, however, as seen from the images, connections between paper and paper, cardboard to cardboard were rough and coarse. Moreover, sticky tape can be clearly identified within the images, reducing the quality of both the model and the images.

Due to the paper cardboard becoming flimsy due to large scale areas, there was a reduction in scale, as seen in the Iterative Model, Week 7, where a new scale of 1:20 was incorporated. Coupled together with a human figure within the models, it further simplified the process of verifying the scale. Although extra care was taken in the construction process of this model, defects such as these (refer to slide) was evident. Even so, having read into the Paul Jackson folding book – and videos – there were new implementation of unique folding and cutting techniques. Ideally, this would enhance the overall figure of the model, as can be seen in the application of manmade light and an inbuilt ladder.

Yet, considering the studio activities before week 5, the interaction with nature sparked the idea of incorporating an element of nature in the model. Although this could not be achieved physically in the construction process, the week 8 photoshop studio allowed the harmonization between man and nature, that is, natural elements in the designed model. Taking examples of fine wood textures, coupled with the use of calm colours, evokes a sense of flow within the model, as well as bestowing ‘life’ within. However, the task of creating a realistic ‘render’ of the images was not executed where the finalized textured images conveyed a touch of poetic sensation rather than realistic.

Although this was a successful attempt in Fusion 360, the initial physical model was only satisfactory. There were major errors in my attempt to generate the net of the Fusion box where missing flaps and inaccurate line readings ultimately caused an incomplete box. The illustrated flaws were studied carefully, and the final construction was complete.

Diving deeper into these two images, the photography itself produced a sense of confinement which acts as a vehicle for the audience to view the model as if standing from within, or in this case, looking through a small hole or window.

Overall, there are several aspects that I can improve on in future model making tasks, coming in both creativity and physical model making skills.


Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Week 9 - Draft Submission - STL and AI V2

Will Upload to Moodle when Required 

Week 9 - Draft Submission - 5 Models V2

Model - Cardboard








Model - Paper




Model - Paul Jackson Book





Model - Fusion 360 Model







Model - Final Iteration












Week 9 - Draft Submission - 100 Word Statement V2


Although architecture involves complex dynamics and geometry, it has developed to allow for harmonization between nature and the manmade. Through a series of models, I was able to denote and illustrate the significance of nature within my models. The utilization of a constant theme, “wood,” conveyed through the photoshopped images, bestowed upon the room with a touch of “life”. This idea further evoked a sense of flow and interaction within the modelled room, where the grain fibres of the wooden walls/furniture demonstrated directional movement, again, perpetuating the significant role nature plays within architecture. Hence, through critiquing the final photoshopped images, it is evident that the natural harmonizing with the manmade further evolves architecture to a higher level.

Monday, April 13, 2020

Week 8 - Image of Initials Fusion Model with Texture

Back View




Front View 


Front Perspective View 


Top View 



Back Perspective View


Front Perspective View 

Week 9 - Draft Submission - 100 Word Statement


Assessment 3 – Developing Your Style

Architecture has allowed us to approach design in a quasi-philosophical manner, allowing for harmonization between the natural and manmade. Through a series of modelling tasks, I was able to denote the importance of natural lighting and a light source when processing the modeled images. The natural light source established in the models bestowed the room with ‘life,’ such that it merged with the natural surroundings and gave feedback (shadows). Another significant case of this theory was the introduction of a night light source, where it proved to fabricate the model in a unique manner. Hence, by critiquing the final images, the introduction and harmonization of different lightings is significant.


Week 9 - Draft Submission Post - STL and AI Format

Submit onto Moodle before due date



Week 9 - Draft Submission - 5 Models

Model - Cardboard








Model - Paper




Model - Paul Jackson Book






Model - Fusion 360 Model







Model - Final Iteration