natural
continuous
free
contained
powerful
monumental
subtle
never-ending
undisturbed
light
individual
spaced
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
silkeborg museum research *250 words
the silkeborg museum has distinct forms and design which make it significant due to the experience of the individual walking thorough the curved surfaces. however, the unique architecture is unbuilt and still remains a work with many interpretations of the form and structure.
the interior of the unbuilt project is special in the sense that Utzon carefully designed the structure in the way that would reflect a free flowing curved environment. one factor which caught my attention was the various thicknesses of different walls, although the walls were mostly curved with different geometry, the different thicknesses provide a 'natural' sense towards the interior. the exterior on the other hand, completely suits the surrounding of the intended site of construction. the exterior of the museum also provides this curved form which somewhat appears to be a rock formation. this provides a strong sense of 'nature' playing an important role in Utzon's architecture.
the fact that Utzon wanted to build the museum three stories underground also contributes to this idea of a natural surrounding in that the museum will be mostly bounded by the earthly elements. as described: “The design of this buried museum has a character rather like a cave or an oven. Because they are a direct continuation of the walls of the museum, the visible one-storey roof lights suggest this cave-like character and clearly demonstrate the reason for their special design." i agree in this as it does provide a cave like structure in that the limited sunlight and continuous walls supply a organic cave like feel.
another aspect towards this unbuilt architecture is the place of ramps which travel and 'glide' down the underground space. although this is a very practical idea which is somewhat effective, i feel it becomes a lillt annoying for individuals to walk through the interior due to its long and winding ramps. however, in the same sense, it does fit nicely with the 'nature' approach of Utzon in that the ramps have an 'organic' form towards it.
thus saying, the silkeborg museum has a powerful natural feel which was Utzon's intial approach and design.
the interior of the unbuilt project is special in the sense that Utzon carefully designed the structure in the way that would reflect a free flowing curved environment. one factor which caught my attention was the various thicknesses of different walls, although the walls were mostly curved with different geometry, the different thicknesses provide a 'natural' sense towards the interior. the exterior on the other hand, completely suits the surrounding of the intended site of construction. the exterior of the museum also provides this curved form which somewhat appears to be a rock formation. this provides a strong sense of 'nature' playing an important role in Utzon's architecture.
the fact that Utzon wanted to build the museum three stories underground also contributes to this idea of a natural surrounding in that the museum will be mostly bounded by the earthly elements. as described: “The design of this buried museum has a character rather like a cave or an oven. Because they are a direct continuation of the walls of the museum, the visible one-storey roof lights suggest this cave-like character and clearly demonstrate the reason for their special design." i agree in this as it does provide a cave like structure in that the limited sunlight and continuous walls supply a organic cave like feel.
another aspect towards this unbuilt architecture is the place of ramps which travel and 'glide' down the underground space. although this is a very practical idea which is somewhat effective, i feel it becomes a lillt annoying for individuals to walk through the interior due to its long and winding ramps. however, in the same sense, it does fit nicely with the 'nature' approach of Utzon in that the ramps have an 'organic' form towards it.
thus saying, the silkeborg museum has a powerful natural feel which was Utzon's intial approach and design.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
website submission
index: http://www.3riclee.com/
website: http://www.3riclee.com/web.html
capsule tower website: http://www.3riclee.com/pod/capsuleindex.html
JEREMY
I DONT KNOW WHY THE 3D MODEL JAVA THING WONT WORK.
LIKE, IT SHOWS AND WORKS WHEN I ENTER F12 INTO DREAMWEAVER AND EVERYTHING.
BUT WHEN I UPLOADED IT TO MY WEBSITE, IT JUST WILL NOT SHOW.
IVE FOLLWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND EVERYTHING, SO I ASSUMED IT WOULD WORK... BUT DIDNT. ><"
website: http://www.3riclee.com/web.html
capsule tower website: http://www.3riclee.com/pod/capsuleindex.html
JEREMY
I DONT KNOW WHY THE 3D MODEL JAVA THING WONT WORK.
LIKE, IT SHOWS AND WORKS WHEN I ENTER F12 INTO DREAMWEAVER AND EVERYTHING.
BUT WHEN I UPLOADED IT TO MY WEBSITE, IT JUST WILL NOT SHOW.
IVE FOLLWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND EVERYTHING, SO I ASSUMED IT WOULD WORK... BUT DIDNT. ><"
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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