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Above, At & Below Ground – Andrew Hood
In Class
These drawings of the suspended study zone at the Nest document the movements of people as they come and go. The top of the staircase was a particular point of interest, as since nobody could see how full the area was, they had to reach the top of the stair in order to determine if they’d be staying or not.
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Mapping – Andrew Hood
In Class
At Home
The following are a sequence of diagrams with an accompanying plan that document the impact of rising tide on a makeshift structure I built.
Course Summary
Overall this course taught me that I must prioritize using my other senses, especially at the beginning of the design process. Working through the challenges of articulating different senses such as smell, taste, and sound in drawing was an extremely useful practice to cultivating my own method of site analysis as part of an architecture practice. I think by closing my eyes at the beginning of the process, I give space for my other senses to take over. In some way, I think this visual vacancy should be conveyed in whatever is drawn, to give viewers a chance to imagine or enter a drawing through their own senses beyond sight.
Adding Dimension – Andrew Hood
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Tuning In & Windplay – Andrew Hood
In Class
At Home
I took a walk down the street I live on: Scotia, and focused my attention on what different sounds were happening and where from. One thing that became very apparent was the “elevation” at which sound travels. The jet plane and the birds were two very different sounds, but both came from overhead. On the other hand, the sound of vehicle’s starting and stop I was hearing more in my chest/torso. Walking with my dog also gave me consideration for how she my hear the environment.
Seeing > Visual Thinking > Idea – Andrew Hood
Jasper Chen | Assignment 11
Observations
Observing that many doorknobs exhibit discomfort due to right angles and inadequate consideration for ergonomics, it’s evident that there is a need for a design solution that prioritizes user comfort and functionality. To address this issue:
This design solution prioritizes user comfort and functionality by incorporating ergonomic grip shapes for secure and comfortable use.
At home exercise
Jasper Chen | Assignment 09
At home exercise
Jasper Chen | Assignment 06
In class blind observations
In class exercise
At home exercise