Also on Wednesday we had a surprise visit from architect, Marlon Blackwell, who lectured that evening. For anyone who doesn't know his work, check it out; it's outstanding. Below is Marlon talking with us about our site models.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Blue Carpet Stories and a Special Guest
Last Wednesday we learned that blue carpet is rarely a good idea. What started with one person commenting that they didn't like blue carpet, led several to contribute their scariest blue carpet story. Please share yours with us below.
Also on Wednesday we had a surprise visit from architect, Marlon Blackwell, who lectured that evening. For anyone who doesn't know his work, check it out; it's outstanding. Below is Marlon talking with us about our site models.
Also on Wednesday we had a surprise visit from architect, Marlon Blackwell, who lectured that evening. For anyone who doesn't know his work, check it out; it's outstanding. Below is Marlon talking with us about our site models.
First Review
We had our first review a couple of weeks ago. Every presented a project for either our Clarksville site or our Guadalupe site. There were lots of great ideas and criticism. We've formed teams to continue going forward. Below is an outline of the teams and what they're working on.
Justin/Justin: Partnered because they had similar designs - linear corridor schemes. They are interested in relating inside and outside through tectonics. They are also continuing to develop an arbor strategy as a way to claim additional living space outside.
Mike/Ashley/Kirti: Partnered because they had similar organization strategies. One of their priorities is to create a welcoming place for the entire community by way of an on-site community garden. They are interested in utilizing some sort of rainwater collection. They are also interested in relating inside and outside; one of their strategies is a look nook, or breakfast nook.
Lauren/Lauren/Sarah: This group is creating a modular system which can produce multiple variations. They have several configurations including a Dog-trot and a Two Story prototype. The are also trying to design an interactive presentation strategy to help people understand the adaptability of the system.
Daphne/Nishiel: Partnered because they had similar projects. Their priority is to create a place for the home as opposed to just a structure for the home. It is important to them that the residents have the opportunity to feel connected to the community fabric.
Everett: The only single person group left. He is using cmu construction. His concept is to have a bar of fairly well-defined interior space which is then mirrored with a more ambiguous exterior space.
Stay tuned for more observations from our next review on Friday.
Justin/Justin: Partnered because they had similar designs - linear corridor schemes. They are interested in relating inside and outside through tectonics. They are also continuing to develop an arbor strategy as a way to claim additional living space outside.
Mike/Ashley/Kirti: Partnered because they had similar organization strategies. One of their priorities is to create a welcoming place for the entire community by way of an on-site community garden. They are interested in utilizing some sort of rainwater collection. They are also interested in relating inside and outside; one of their strategies is a look nook, or breakfast nook.
Lauren/Lauren/Sarah: This group is creating a modular system which can produce multiple variations. They have several configurations including a Dog-trot and a Two Story prototype. The are also trying to design an interactive presentation strategy to help people understand the adaptability of the system.
Daphne/Nishiel: Partnered because they had similar projects. Their priority is to create a place for the home as opposed to just a structure for the home. It is important to them that the residents have the opportunity to feel connected to the community fabric.
Everett: The only single person group left. He is using cmu construction. His concept is to have a bar of fairly well-defined interior space which is then mirrored with a more ambiguous exterior space.
Stay tuned for more observations from our next review on Friday.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Alley Flat Exhibition
At the end of March, The Alley Flat Initiative is hosting an exhibit at city hall in Austin. John Peterson of Public Architecture in San Francisco is giving the keynote at the opening on March 26. Below is a postcard with all of the details.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Project 2.0: SITE
Last week the studio presented our research for Project 2.0: SITE.
The site study is conceived as an "immersive" learning experience, bringing together data and on-the-ground research for learning about the neighborhoods where we are designing, Guadalupe and Clarksville. Our research offers a contemporary snapshot of the neighborhoods, with background as to the changing dynamics that affect the areas. These "findings" contribute to our growing studio archive.
The data sectors that we studied include:
1. Topography (Geography/Geology/Climate/Soils/Plants)
2. Social History (Settlement Patterns/Demographics/Land Use/Ownership)
3. Institutional History (Churches/Schools/Youth Centers/Neighborhood Associations/Libraries/Museums)
4. Regulatory Framework (Codes/Covenants/Restrictions/Guidelines/Zoning/Rights of Way/Planning Initiatives)
5. Networks (Transportation/Open Space/Parks/Data/Telecomm/Zoning/Retail)
6. Site Models
Tea Time 2/26
For Tea Time last week Justin introduced us to Ayyam-i-Ha, a festival which starts at sunset on Feb 25 - sunset on March 1. It was an enjoyable time, thanks Justin!
Taste Tester
On Friday Ashley went by Our Lady of Guadalupe to see what times they hold mass. She was commissioned to be the "taste tester" for the weekly Friday Fish Fry. Ashley reports that they were interested in what we're doing and are prepared to see students with sketckbooks and cameras milling around.
Their services are as follows: Sat. 6:15pm (Spanish) Sun. 7:45am (Spanish), 9:45am (English), 11:30am (English), 6:00pm (Spanish).
Their services are as follows: Sat. 6:15pm (Spanish) Sun. 7:45am (Spanish), 9:45am (English), 11:30am (English), 6:00pm (Spanish).
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