Project Criteria
Feb 1st, 2012 by kyzyang
The signage box that we will be designing will be a stable and durable ornamental box with a latch door in which admission signage can be displayed. The box will be easily usable for signage that is changed regularly. The design and appearance of the box will be compatible with Ming Dynasty architecture, although modern construction techniques will be used in its creation.
The box will be located on the concrete wall adjacent to the admissions window. The box will be indoors, located under a roof, but will not be in a temperature controlled location. It will make use of as much of the available space as possible. Approximate dimensions are 28″ x 40″.
Conforming to Ming Dynasty architecture, the preferred material for construction is wood. Other materials may be used so long as the visible materials are relevant to the Ming Dynasty. This will maintain the theme of the garden. Metals, if used, should not be visible. Glass or Plexiglas will be acceptable for the box door.
The box will be finished with a custom red/brown colour to match the components within the garden. A sample of this colour has been provided. Gold accents may be used, and the back pan is to be black.
The maximum budget of the box will be around $300. Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, and/or hand-sketched drawings will be submitted prior to construction. The location of where to construct the box itself has not yet been determined.
A rough schedule of expected progress will be posted in the next blog entry.
Inspirational Piece for Design
Good explanation of design constraints. Are you able to think of the design in terms of negotiable and non-negotiable criteria as per your CIVL 201 project?
By next week you should know:
-the work-schedule (this includes the planning phases – which, I know, you are already experiencing)
-the conceptual and detailed designs
-a procurement list.
This will leave you two weeks to obtain materials, construct, finish, and install the project.
Keep up the good work!
SN