This project asked me to choose one 2D tessellating unit to extrude into three 3D models. I chose a unit made up of a square, 2 isosceles triangles, and one parallelogram after analyzing its symmetries and proportions. I was challenged to extrude the tessellating unit in a way that allowed for at least six ways for the units to fit together.
The next phase of the project introduced a Zome tool, which transformed my tessellation geometry to be made solely with right and equilateral triangles. This maintained Sacred Cut proportions throughout the model. I created the structure so that by turning the form 45 degrees, its silhouette would mimic the structure of my original module. The model has reflexive, static, and dynamic symmetry.
The last phase required the transformation of the previous form to a habitable space, specifically introducing areas of refuge and prospect, with respect to the metaphorical expression, “childhood nostalgia.” The place of refuge (shown in the left image) was inspired by a childhood nook created between the back of my living room couch and the window. The place of prospect (shown in the right image) was inspired by the deck view of my beach house. The rest of the design was developed in terms of color theory, areas of hazard and peril, pattern, and modularity.
I was also challenged to create a light effect. My light effect takes place on Memorial Day (May 28th, 2018) as this is the first day that my family opens my beach house in the summer. The structure is in the location of my beach house in Atlantique, Fire Island, which faces southeast. At 11 AM with an azimuth of 121 degrees and an altitude of 63 degrees, a collection of light is projected at the deck’s corner.