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     This week in class, we made an adjacency matrix, bubble diagrams, and block diagrams for our container home project. We also went over the key information that defines our project, such as the client and location. My Adjacency Matrix: My Bubble Diagrams:  My Blocking Diagram: My Key Information: Location: Abaco, Bahamas Clients: My parents (couple in their 50s, empty nesters) Number of Containers: 4-5 Climate: warm, humid, tropical climate Setting: Beachfront property 5 Inspirational Words: Light, Homey, Open, Colorful, Simple Sketching Interiors: This week, we learned the importance of trees and vegetation in sketches. We learned how to sketch trees and shrubs from an elevation view and also from an above view, as seen in a site plan. Although vegetation may seem like a small, insignificant detail, it can really bring a rendering or sketch to life. It may be mainly seen in the background, but it makes a huge difference in a sketch. To make it the most realist...
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Week Nine

  Container Home This week in class we discussed the next part of our container homes, our precedent studies, and the ideas and inspirations we have for our own designs.  My Precedent Studies: My Inspiration Pictures: Sketching Interiors In chapter 8 of Sketching Interiors, we learn even more about how to sketch with markers. We learned how to quick sketch with markers, which is a very valuable skill, especially for the schematic design phase. You want to make sure to sketch with accurate perspective and proportion, otherwise the sketch is a waste. For a quick sketch, you don’t need to add all of the small details. You also want to make sure you add contrast to your sketch. This can be achieved by using different colors and values to add depth. Closer objects should have stronger contrast. Texture is also very important in sketching. It shows the realism of an object or environment. This can be achieved through different line qualities and strokes. You can also use a compu...
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