Oct 27, 2014

Visual communication-Warehouse project (Repackage)

Tight-Frank Lloyd Wright style rendering




Loose-Steven Holl style rendering








Practiced drawing rainbow colours
A while ago, I designed a warehouse conversion residence space.  I reindered my drawings with copic markers and pastels.  

This assignment was to repackage the design in different rendering styles. My teachers selected 2 "Tight-styles" and 2 "Loose-styles" to choose from.  As "Tight-styles", there were choices of Paul Rudolph style (Lots of rigid inked lines) or Frank Lloyd Wright (Colour pencil). I chose Frank style. 

As "Loose-styles", there were choices of Steven Holl (Watercolour paint) and another architect who does charcoal rendering.  I chose Steven style.  I bought holbein watercolour paints from a Japanese store on-line. Lucky, they arrived Sydney on time to do my assignment! I did a bit of research to learn how to use watercolour paints properly. I used "wet-in-wet" technique a lot for this.  I did a lot of practice for painting rainbow colours and they looked really great on my practice papers--but I got quite tense and nervous when I painted on my actual drawings... (I need more practice to get used to this new paints) But for the first time to use this paints, I did pretty good job, I think.  

I had once used watercolour paint for my "Zen bathroom" design, and I used a cheap DAISO watercolour paints.  I didn't know how to use watercolour paints properly at that time. So, I used it as if I were painting with gouache paints. 

Oct 18, 2014

Residential design, Confined space

Concept model: 'Read between the lines"
House photo
House photo
Model--Exterior staircase (Tiles on risers: Mid-Victorian gothic style architecture)
Model--Interior staircase (Miro-inspired colours on stained-glass stair risers)


Model--Exterior walls
Model--Interior design
From above
Entrance stairs/Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen bench/Dining
WC in bathroom
Shower in bathroom/Garden
Garden bathtub under the bougainvillaea pergola  
Inspiration source--Near my apartment
Office space for husband and wife
Tall bookcase with a library rolling ladder
Staircase under the light well/bedroom
Light well/Master bedroom
Light well--The sunlight can reach the basement
Basement multi-purpose room--Living/Nook/Dance/Guest bedroom
Tango dance partner--Danced with him in my presentation!!
Handsome faced dance partner's close-up shot
Presen board
Presen board
Holbein artists' water colour--My favourite medium at the moment
Floor plan--Level 2 (Ground level, Lower mezzanine), 3 (First level, Upper mezzanine)
Ceiling plan--Level 2 (Ground level, Lower mezzanine), 3 (First level, Upper mezzanine)
Floor plan--Level 1 (Basement)
My concept (Watercolour paint)
Watercolour paints
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C

BRIEF:
A working couple have bought a very narrow burnt out house at 43A Edgware Road, Enmore.  You have been asked to design the interior of their home.  The clients are passionate about sustainable design and want an innovative, contemporary design that respects the integrity of the original building.  You are to develop a concept from the building, its site and/or the needs, interests and personalities of the clients. The clients have diverse occupations.  One is a book editor who will operate from the home via the computer and has a passion for Latin American music.  The other is a landscape designer and loves the artwork of the Spanish artist Miro.  The couple enjoy entertaining and require guest accommodation for one visiting couple.  The main body of the house is in sound condition.  The couple are aware that it will be a confined space.  If at any time you are not sure you are on track consult the clients.  They are sympathetic to suggestions which may deviate from the brief, as long as they can be justified.  

Oct 15, 2014

シドニーで、歯列矯正

シドニーで、タックスリターン(某A会計事務所の巻)

オーストラリアでは、タックスリターンは毎年10月末までにやる事になっています。でも会計士を通して申告する場合は、翌年の5月(3月?)でもOKだったかな?

Oct 11, 2014

Auction: a dual level 2 bedroom apartment in Sydney/シドニーのアパートのオークション見学

Hand out-Photos
Hand out-Floor plans
Hand out-Details
Level 1-Living room
Level 1-Kitchen (Ceiling lights, Pantry)
Level 1-Kitchen (Tiled floor, Bench top, Sinks, Cabinets)
Level 1-Storage
Level 1-Living room, Entrance door
Staircase
Level 2-Landry
Level 2-Bathroom (Basin, Bathtub)
Level 2-Bathroom (Bathtub)
Level 2-Bathroom (Shower)
Level 2-Bedroom 1 (Master bedroom, 3.3m x 3.3m)
Level 2-Bedroom 1
Level 2-Bedroom 1
Level 2-Bedroom 2 (With a balcony, 3.6 x 2.4m)
Level 2-Bedroom 2 (Balcony)
Level 2-Bedroom 2
Level 2-Bedroom 1 (Walk-in closet)
For the first time in my life, I observed the process of selling an apartment at an auction today!!