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Upcycle Design Project: Organic Architecture For my upcycle report, I pursued the aesthetic of organic architecture. I did this by creating a miniature house based on the aesthetic and using…

Final Report Part 2: Strandbeest

  Following this timeline, I started this project by choosing strandbeest as my inspiration and goal. From there, I created multiple sketches to try out different aesthetics I wanted my…

Final Report Part 1: Strandbeest

For my aesthetic, I have had considerable trouble trying to figure it out and decide on my project. However, I have always been interested in two major themes: organic architecture…

Design Preview Report

For my final project, I plan to create a 3D-printed strandbeest. This is inspired by Theo Jansen who create Strandbeest, “Sand Beasts”. They are self-propelling walking sculptures. One such example…

Progress: Strandbeest

The progress that I have made on my final project is primarily in the virtual sense. I have already had the 1st iteration of my Strandbeest leg done. This iteration…

Main Project Aesthetics: Plans and Alternatives

The 2 aesthetics I chose are a mixture of Robotic/ Industrial and Nature. I kept the same leg shape that is distinctive of Theo Jansen design. Robotic/ Industrial: Change the…

Top 5 specifications, Top 5 constraints

For my project I am planning to use a 3D printer to make a strandbeest the size of a small dog or cat. 5 specifications: (** Top Priority, *Mid Priority,…

Main Project Plans and Inspirations

For my own personal aesthetic, I have had considerable trouble trying to figure it out and decide. However, I have always been interested in two major themes: organic architecture and…

Designer I admire – Hidetaka Miyazaki

The designer I admire is Hidetaka Miyazaki who is the creative director of the Darksouls videogame series. He is a Japanese creative director working for FromSoftware and has inspired a…

Upcycle Design Report – Organic Architecture

For my upcycle report, I pursued the aesthetic of organic architecture. I did this by creating a miniature house based on the aesthetic and using the Falling Water House by…

Upcycling Aesthetic – Organic Architecture

I have always been interested in the aesthetic of organic architecture. It blends together buildings and nature together into one. I choose this aesthetic because ever since I saw Fallingwater…

Organic Architecture Aesthetic Exploration

Organic Architecture The definition of organic architecture is the focus on sustainability and the harmony of interaction between buildings and nature. This aesthetic creation is contributed with Frank Lloyd Wright…