Roger Williams University - Arch282 Architectural Analysis
A class on drawing, geometry, and analysis through and of both. I planned and taught with John O’Keefe and Olga Mesa.
01 ThinkingDrawing in 2D.3dm
Introduction to basic drawing commands and algorithmic thinking in Rhinoceros 3D. Demonstrates methods for creating complexity by taking a simple step by step approach. Particularly interesting as a demonstration of Gestalt Psychology or reading wholes from disparate pieces. Students generate simple 2D fields from linework.
02 Moving Into Z.3dm + ShadowDrawingsGuide.pdf
Moving from 2D to 3D using some of the generated linework from the previous assignment, students are introduced to the basics of greater surfaces and solids and introduced to digital production of drawings between CAD and Creative Suite. Finally they learn their first method of discretizing their geometry into something buildable, in this case, stacked plates created with contours.
03 Curvature.3dm
Introduction to developable, ruled, and doubly curved surface classifications. Understanding these distinctions allows students to think about constructing their geometry outside of the digital space and demystifies curved and faceted surfaces in architecture by unfolding/unrolling them into 2D.
04 Digital Folding.3dm + GIF Making.pdf
With their new knowledge of developable surfaces, students work on paper and on digital surfaces, to create folded/faceted geometry. They are also introduced to GIF making as a way to show step by step processes.
05 Waffle Structures.3dm
With developable surfaces understood, the next challenge for students is how to approach surfaces that cannot be unrolled (doubly curved). The second method of discretization (after contour stacking), the waffle structure is introduced to help students construct and describe these more unruly surfaces.
06 Analysis and Rules Surfaces.3dm
Through reconstructing Medalla de la Virgen Milagrosa designed by Felix Candella, an introduction is made to ruled surfaces which feature heavily in his work. The digital reconstruction process reveals the underlying principles of the architecture and how the architect establishes relationships between building elements.
RISD - Advanced Studio - Follow the Sun
With David Ross and Carl Lostritto.
Final Work of the Studio.miro
Served as a bi-weekly guest critic and worked with individual students at their request to assist with design and technical issues.
