Project 1 Submission + Precedent studies

Hi all,

As discussed, you should post images from your Project 1 submission + significant pages from your concertina book on your blog by latest 5pm, Friday August 9.

Below are some excerpts from a good reference book on precedent studies.

As a start for next week's studio, you should:

1.   Generate at least 1 floor plan and section of the building you're studying - this must be YOUR OWN DRAWING - simply photocopying the plans from the book is not enough.  Scale 1.500 is a good start.

2.   Pick at least 5 different aspects about the building and create a diagram that explains that aspect.  See the precedent study examples for ideas on aspects to study.  One of your study aspects should be consider how the building is sited in it's location.

3.  Try to develop YOUR OWN graphic language for your studies - it's better if you resist simply copying the graphic techniques that are used in the example studies.

3.  Photocopy the diagrams on A3 size paper, to pin up in studio and discuss.

4.  Bring a roll of butter paper/lunch wrap or some kind of translucent sketch paper to work over your diagrams during studio class.

Next week's studio will start with a visit to NIDA theatres - then back to our studio space for work.  Check the information on this from Paola for details.

See you next week.

k.