{{Architecture By Natalya Aleksandrovna Pavlova

MW Spring 2015

Table of ContentsTable of Contentso Cover Art from The Distinguished Institution Cover Art from The Distinguished Institution o The Table of Contents- Page 2The Table of Contents- Page 2o Tools- Pages 3-4Tools- Pages 3-4o The Yellow Suprematism- Pages 5-8The Yellow Suprematism- Pages 5-8o The Classical Suprematism- Pages 9-12The Classical Suprematism- Pages 9-12o The Little House- Pages 13-16The Little House- Pages 13-16o Parisian Corner- Pages 17- 20Parisian Corner- Pages 17- 20o The Distinguished Institution- Pages 21-26The Distinguished Institution- Pages 21-26o Additional Underground Garage Model- Page 27Additional Underground Garage Model- Page 27o The Grand Roof Top Garden- Pages 28-33The Grand Roof Top Garden- Pages 28-33o Truth- Pages 34-36Truth- Pages 34-36o Natural Forms- Pages 37-40Natural Forms- Pages 37-40o Storyboard for The Distinguished Institution- Pages 41-42Storyboard for The Distinguished Institution- Pages 41-42o Storyboard for The Grand Roof Top Garden- Pages 43-44 Storyboard for The Grand Roof Top Garden- Pages 43-44 o Written Reflection- Page 45Written Reflection- Page 45

Tools used during the journey of Tools used during the journey of Arch 101Arch 101

Different thicknesses of cardboard

Felt fabricsX-aco Cutter

Heavy duty Box CutterJewelry Wire

ScissorsWire Cutters, and Wire

benderHot glue gun and

GluesticksSticks, strips of Balsa

woodTape

Cutter matSketchbookTacky Glue

Superglue (Krazy and Loctite Brands)

Metal RulerA wonderful

assistant to help apply glue in awkward

places

• My first iteration was a recreation inspired from the abstract works of Malevich the “Suprematist Composition 2”, seen on the left.

• The shape I choose to reinterpret is pointed out by the bright red arrow in the top right corner; the blue rectangle with 3 longer green rectangles.

• The challenge was to create a building, a 3 dimensional space out out of the 2 dimensional shape I decided on.

The Yellow The Yellow SuprematismSuprematism

The Suprematism art movement rose in Russia in the early 1900’s with the focus being on geometric forms.Holding true to the aerial view you can see the relatively large primary point of the building which follow along with 2 crossing rectangular beams.

With the base work of simple geometric With the base work of simple geometric shapes, it seemed boring to have all the shapes, it seemed boring to have all the points to my building be at the same points to my building be at the same height and dimensions, so I decided to height and dimensions, so I decided to alternate heightsalternate heights

There are three distinct sections to the There are three distinct sections to the model, each a different size, going from model, each a different size, going from small, large, then mediumsmall, large, then medium

Difference in levels in constructs inspired Difference in levels in constructs inspired by suprematism can be seen by Nikolai by suprematism can be seen by Nikolai Suetin in St. Petersburg at the Lomonosov Suetin in St. Petersburg at the Lomonosov Porcelain FactoryPorcelain Factory

(Bottom right) (Bottom right)

This being my first model, I This being my first model, I did not start with much did not start with much knowledge. I did not pre-plan knowledge. I did not pre-plan or do any measurements. I or do any measurements. I took low quality cardboard took low quality cardboard and starting cutting soon and starting cutting soon realizing my walls did not fit realizing my walls did not fit together nicely, and my cuts together nicely, and my cuts were sloppy. An attempt to were sloppy. An attempt to cover the poor planning is cover the poor planning is yellow wallpapering. Which yellow wallpapering. Which still can’t hide the chaotic still can’t hide the chaotic window sizes and window sizes and placements. But these placements. But these mistakes only made headway mistakes only made headway for my future models.for my future models.

The Process and Passage to Advancement

The Classical The Classical SuprematismSuprematism

ProgressProgress

Continuing onto the second iteration “The Classical Suprematism”. Some pre-design was done with some simple penciled lines, squares, triangles, and rectangles on the white material board. As seen below.

With this model

I decided on a different material

due to past difficulties, and

I also noted the pearl white

surface to bemore appealing.

Inspiring play on shapes was inspired from a model from a classmate, Jonathan.

This came from Chapter 1 ofThis came from Chapter 1 of““Thinking About Architecture- AnThinking About Architecture- An

Introduction to Architectural Introduction to Architectural Theory” by Colin Davies. The Theory” by Colin Davies. The

Chapter largely consists of Chapter largely consists of Ancient Greek Architecture, Ancient Greek Architecture,

with pictures of The Parthenon with pictures of The Parthenon (top right) , and The Erechtheion(top right) , and The Erechtheion

(bottom left), all ancient buildings (bottom left), all ancient buildings featuring massive beautiful columns. featuring massive beautiful columns.

InspirationsInspirationsIt is clear that “The Classical Suprematism” is inspired from Malevich and my own previous work but a new feature I added was the columns.

The Little HouseThe Little House

Inspiration & ProcessMy initial idea for my model was a petite house. I

began cutting my cardboard, by now I have learned to use one piece and simply make indents to bend the

cardboard into a 4 walled structure. But as I finished the base of my building it looked a bit boring. I wanted

the front of the building to look like a completely ordinary house.

But as you continue But as you continue around the structure you around the structure you begin to see a little begin to see a little viewing around with viewing around with three openings to see three openings to see the back of the property. the back of the property. A nice sunny Bohemian A nice sunny Bohemian like attic to enjoy and like attic to enjoy and unravel after a long day unravel after a long day at work. With sun at work. With sun peaking out from glass peaking out from glass openings from the roof openings from the roof and off to both sides. and off to both sides. This iteration looks

nothing like the others, that’s because I wanted to make it look like a little house with a little surprise in the back of the structure.

• Wooden piece was placed for support of the roof

Parisian Corner

Inspiration and Process Inspiration and Process The inspiration for piece number four comes from my own appreciation for Parisian Architecture. The outer surrounding shorter standing is to represent store fronts, grocery stores, or recreational areas for reading, socializing. The larger structure is the center is a combination of offices and apartments. (different window sizing identifies which are which).

Smaller windows for the staircase area

Massive window for viewing of the city from the offices

Pre-Design Sketchs

The Distinguished The Distinguished Institution Institution

When first entering the grounds you will see many garden When first entering the grounds you will see many garden areas for students and visitors to enjoy the fresh flowers, and areas for students and visitors to enjoy the fresh flowers, and shady trees. Along with bike racks, benches, seating areas, food shady trees. Along with bike racks, benches, seating areas, food kiosks, and many lamp posts for night time use of the building. If kiosks, and many lamp posts for night time use of the building. If you go behind the building you will find an array of fields and you go behind the building you will find an array of fields and activity areas for the students to enjoy. Everywhere on the activity areas for the students to enjoy. Everywhere on the premise you will find flags representing the school/company. The premise you will find flags representing the school/company. The building has an old institution feeling such as that of a colonial building has an old institution feeling such as that of a colonial college (Princeton). With a combination of looks and new college (Princeton). With a combination of looks and new innovations in and along the building stepping onto the campus innovations in and along the building stepping onto the campus gives you a sense of empowerment and excitement to be gives you a sense of empowerment and excitement to be experiencing a new age higher educational establishment.experiencing a new age higher educational establishment.

When first entering one of the many doors that wrap When first entering one of the many doors that wrap around the exterior of the building you will get your first glimpse around the exterior of the building you will get your first glimpse into the first floor. High profile academic work shape the walls into the first floor. High profile academic work shape the walls along with past students. With its high dome cold ceilings your along with past students. With its high dome cold ceilings your first experience of the building is one of fear. You feel almost first experience of the building is one of fear. You feel almost overwhelmed just by the sheer size of the hallways in comparison overwhelmed just by the sheer size of the hallways in comparison to yourself, along with a strong consciousness of pressure that is to yourself, along with a strong consciousness of pressure that is placed on any individuals that attend.placed on any individuals that attend.

As you continue on into the building you will make your As you continue on into the building you will make your way up more classrooms and ascend onto the rooftop garden on way up more classrooms and ascend onto the rooftop garden on the east side of the building. A beautiful set of stairs sit on top of the east side of the building. A beautiful set of stairs sit on top of the structure with a different assortment of greenery. There is the structure with a different assortment of greenery. There is multiple areas of sitting around the gardens and small pond areas multiple areas of sitting around the gardens and small pond areas giving the viewer a variety of perspectives. The gardens can be giving the viewer a variety of perspectives. The gardens can be seen as a much needed relief and allows the visitor to unwind and seen as a much needed relief and allows the visitor to unwind and be overcome by serene thoughts. be overcome by serene thoughts.

Immediately upon making your way across the roof top Immediately upon making your way across the roof top gardens you will find a huge glass balcony that overlooks the next gardens you will find a huge glass balcony that overlooks the next metropolitan city just over the river. The city towers in metropolitan city just over the river. The city towers in comparison to any buildings on this side of the river. There is a comparison to any buildings on this side of the river. There is a stunning mountain backdrop with just the right amount of snow stunning mountain backdrop with just the right amount of snow enveloping the mountain side. And at night when the city lights enveloping the mountain side. And at night when the city lights up you can have a seat on one of the benches lining the vast up you can have a seat on one of the benches lining the vast glass balcony. The end is an experience that can be different for glass balcony. The end is an experience that can be different for everyone. You can be afraid of the glass structure and the everyone. You can be afraid of the glass structure and the overwhelming power of the view. Or you can be excited and be overwhelming power of the view. Or you can be excited and be inspired by the aesthetic architecture just across the river. inspired by the aesthetic architecture just across the river.

Cleaner cuts and lots of preplanning…

The Process-For something with this many openings and spaces in-between structures, a lot of planning went into this. With many rough sketches of measurements in inches to make sure all the inner structures fit into the outer structures. (one is included on the following page).

Pre-DesignPre-Design

Addition Underground Addition Underground Garage ModelGarage Model

The Grand Roof Top Garden

You have made your way on top the rooftop garden where You have made your way on top the rooftop garden where you are welcomed by a serene scenery of grassy walkways trailed you are welcomed by a serene scenery of grassy walkways trailed with flower beds and benches for peaceful viewing opportunities . with flower beds and benches for peaceful viewing opportunities .

As you continue into the gardens on the east side of the As you continue into the gardens on the east side of the building you will find a delightful seating area just before you building you will find a delightful seating area just before you begin your ascend up the immense green staircase. There is a begin your ascend up the immense green staircase. There is a combination of shaded and sunny seating allowing for variety. this combination of shaded and sunny seating allowing for variety. this features always for a sense of comfort either before your way up features always for a sense of comfort either before your way up the stairs. Or to relax from the travel down.the stairs. Or to relax from the travel down.

Due to the shape of the structure it is difficult to visualize Due to the shape of the structure it is difficult to visualize what is atop the mighty staircase reaching into the sky. Your what is atop the mighty staircase reaching into the sky. Your curiosity peaks and you make your way up the staircase. The curiosity peaks and you make your way up the staircase. The structure is high with clear ramps increasing your fear level as structure is high with clear ramps increasing your fear level as you make your way to the top.you make your way to the top.

At the top you are rewarded with an amazing view that no At the top you are rewarded with an amazing view that no one else receives. You are now at the highest point of the building one else receives. You are now at the highest point of the building enjoying a petite garden in comparison to the larger gardens enjoying a petite garden in comparison to the larger gardens below. You gain a sense of superiority and confidence. You feel as below. You gain a sense of superiority and confidence. You feel as if you are on top of the world, looking onto the smaller world just if you are on top of the world, looking onto the smaller world just below. below.

Inspiration and ProcessThe inspiration to my rooftop garden climax model was transformed from my original design due to creative indifferences I had with myself and my past design. As you can see in the original model in The Distinguished Institution the staircase has all the same length steps.This changed in the second form of the garden staircase changing the form to have the staircase almost ascend into the sky having the steps growing smaller and smaller in length as you go up.

The Process was not difficult in planning because the measurements and cuts were very few in counting. The real challenge was to get the model to scale. As you see in the model 2 single balsa wood pegs stand, each at ¾ of an inch to represent a human figure standing at 6 feet. Adding the small ornamental details to the model was the most troublesome, to cut and get everything to scale. A future note for my own process that I learned was to always be prepared and have ornamental details to have, such as shrubbery to add for texture as plants in my model.

Pre-DesignSketch and Inspiring Images

TruthTruth

Inspiration & Process Inspiration & Process

Due to my lack of knowledge of wire, I purchased unforgiving wire that molded easily but left a footprint in the wire of where it was previously bent.First attempts to make this model was to glue the metal pieces together, which did not work very well, which let to twisting . This let to weak edges and and a unbalanced structure.A key lesson that was learned is not to use full metal, that there needs to be different textures. For example next time I would make columns and weave the wire through holes I would punch through both sides.

Natural FormsNatural Forms

Inspiration and ProcessMy inspiration came from looking at seashells. Shells come in different shapes and sizes. But a common feature is parallel lines or holes/rivets in the shells. Which was something I wanted to incorporate in the building.I did so by gluing multiple strips of balsa wood around the structure, along with punching and burning holes into the paper. The wire I added on the top to represent the true metal beams that would be supporting the glass dome viewing center on the roof of the building. I also wanted to not make another square model so I decided on another shape, circular.

Different views allow for different perspectives,Nature is always changing and moving.I took photographs of different possible positions my model could lay and stand as a structure to see different possibilities.

The hole punched holes were added for the sole purpose for holding the wires in a neat clean way

The structure is set on a small island off the coast of a popular beach. With a short ferry ride you arrive at the your destination to find a viewing center with repeating grooves, and small ridges along the surface. Delicate holes run along some of the grooves and ridges allowing tricks of light to go in and out of the building. There are normal sized and larger windows but there are few to encourage visitors to visit to rooftop dome to view the scenery of the beach and ocean. Allowing for a different perspective.

First Storybook

Second Storybook

Written ReflectiveAfter creating this PowerPoint and going over my own works and the process of getting to some of these models it has become clear to me that it is an ever evolving process, which I continue to learn and improve with every model I complete. And it is A LOT of work that can not be pushed aside and needs to be prioritized. I look back and look at past mistakes and improvements I have made not only in design, but in how I am able to build models as while.I have learned tricks of the trade from classmates and from class meetings and my own trial and error (for example I was not able to photograph the original Truth model in time before it got squished in my truck, with the knowledge of having to Jerry proof my models I will research wire types before committing to one.)Though it does seem with most of my models a pattern of symmetry occurs, and a distinct design pattern with windows I did not seem to break through with, hopefully with time and the continuance of model making I can completely break free of that.After reading the text, and addition readings for the class, it is clear to me I favor a combination of Classical and Gothic Architecture and I may begin to incorporate these features in future models.

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”-Winston Churchill