Ascension
ARCS 301 | Hobart college
“One does not impose, but rather expose the site.” -Robert Smithson
Robert Smithson's quote on how humans interact with a certain space can be found true in many scenarios, but is most clearly demonstrated when one is choosing a campsite. This selection process is heavily influenced by the conditions of the site itself. In the case of this space and apparatus, a design language was developed stemming from the idea of a tent that is elevated and suspended above the ground, as opposed to a traditional tent which sits on the ground. Humans have an inherent relationship with the ground. In certain situations, however, humans must leave the ground. The goal of this space is to break this basic relationship of human and ground by creating the emotional quality of one of these situations. This is accomplished by instilling the human with a strong sense of uneasiness within the ground plane, rendering it uninhabitable and even hostile. The ground plane within the space is designed to progressively remove orientation, induce claustrophobia, and destroy any sense of security. It is only through the stair-apparatus, which serves as a manmade intermediary between two experiences of nature, that the subject will begin to regain the comfort that was taken from them.
Robert Smithson's quote on how humans interact with a certain space can be found true in many scenarios, but is most clearly demonstrated when one is choosing a campsite. This selection process is heavily influenced by the conditions of the site itself. In the case of this space and apparatus, a design language was developed stemming from the idea of a tent that is elevated and suspended above the ground, as opposed to a traditional tent which sits on the ground. Humans have an inherent relationship with the ground. In certain situations, however, humans must leave the ground. The goal of this space is to break this basic relationship of human and ground by creating the emotional quality of one of these situations. This is accomplished by instilling the human with a strong sense of uneasiness within the ground plane, rendering it uninhabitable and even hostile. The ground plane within the space is designed to progressively remove orientation, induce claustrophobia, and destroy any sense of security. It is only through the stair-apparatus, which serves as a manmade intermediary between two experiences of nature, that the subject will begin to regain the comfort that was taken from them.
Photographic Design
Intermediate Imaging | Hobart College
The idea behind Photographic Design is the manipulation of photographs in a physical manner, as opposed to a digital one. With the majority of digital photography being processed in a computer, I felt the need to explore the possibilities of post production outside of the digital box. Combined with my background in architectural studies, I have created five sculptures that involve the visual properties of a printed photograph with the structural qualities of wood. All five sculptures exploit the structural properties of the wood while also using it to alter the photograph itself.
line chair
Furniture Design in denmark workshop | danish institute for study abroad
Designed in Copenhagen, Denmark using the iconic ideals of contemporary Danish furniture design and created from molded maple wood veneer. Line Chair’s design is derived from the simplicity of a line drawing. More specifically, the idea of a line segment, and where the line segment ends. This concept is what defines the shape of the chair. From a structural standpoint, the chair uses a concept of line bunching. This refers to the gathering of density of lines at structural weak points, generating more material.
Acclimation
Architectural Foundations Studio | Danish institute for Study Abroad
Acclimate is a kayak rental and civic space designed for the city of Copenhagen’s waterfront park, Havnepromenade. It’s design is derived from the idea of shifting
from human scale to kayak scale; from land to water. Acclimate was designed while studying at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad.
from human scale to kayak scale; from land to water. Acclimate was designed while studying at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad.