Martin Kastengren arch1101: June 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

environment and Google warehouse links

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Exploring the environment and moving entities

screenshots

The Bridge

The bridge which connects the two offices is made up of numerous blocks, each block identical to the last. It is a demonstration of how one aspect of one's life can be repeated over and over again, with totally different results. It also shows that through dedication, working on one aspect of one's life, great results can be achieved which can take you many places; not only physically as demonstrated above, but mentally aswell.

Elevator 1

This elevator reflects Oprah Winfrey's power. The incomplete arch on the top represents how Oprah now has a firm background, and it is undecided as to where she will head now as there are so many windows of opportunity for one in her position. The two different options of getting on this elevator show how different alternatives throughout life can make be life altering, however in the end they don't effect who you are as a person and that you will always end up in the same place and as the same person you were originally.

View from elevator 1 in motion

as the elevator rises, the observer rises above the tree line and the entire landscape is then visible to the viewer, allowing the full experience the environment has to offer to be had

Elevator 2

This elevator reflects Lady Gaga's image of power. The circular form of the elevator represents Gaga's journey through life and how eventually an opening formed for her to express herself via her music and her unique fashion. The steps on the inside show that once Gaga finally found the opening to her career, the future became a lot clearer and a path formed for her. These steps have allowed her life to unfold and for her powerful image to be expressed around the world

View from elevator 2 in motion

as the elevator rises, the observer rises above the tree line and the entire landscape is then visible to the viewer, allowing the full experience the environment has to offer to be had

Office 1

the gap in the office frames one certain view, whereas the rest is open, allowing full view of the surrounding areas

Office 2

The different sections of the office frame the different views available from this position. which enhance the overall experience

Dining Table

made up of numerous components of altering sizes, this table is designed to show how different people with totally different views can come together as one and cooperate as a whole.

Client Mashup

"The US pop star [Lady Gaga] has been turned into a naked patron saint of animals and the environment by American artist, Daniel Edwards. His statue of Gaga — called "Patron Saint of the Gulf" — depicts the style icon as a modern-day St Francis of Assisi drenched in BP black oil with dying octopi, angry frogs and a struggling pelican perching on her shoulders."

This article in itself expresses the great influence Lady Gaga has had upon the world. Her 'out of the ordinary' ways have inspired many people around the world, and this statue is a demonstration of her power.

"I believe influence is the union of power and purpose. As a TV star, magazine founder, businesswoman and celebrity, Oprah Winfrey certainly has power"

This article then continues on to express one of the defining reasons why Oprah possesses this power is because she "...she has purpose" . For Many years now, Oprah has been a loved television celebrity and renowned businesswoman. These aspects of her life have made formed her into the powerful figure she stands to be today.

Jonathan Ive, senior vice president for industrial design Apple, is featured in the Bloomberg Business Week's article on the "World's most influential designers". His tactical thinking and smart approach to business ideas, has allowed himself to become a powerful figure within the modern world. The products he has designed are used my millions of people worldwide everyday, and will continue to be a major part of peoples' lives for many years to come.

http://www.metrolyrics.com/2010-lady-gaga-inspires-oil-spill-statue-news.html

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187226,00.html

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/10/02/0201_worlds_most_influential_designers/14.htm