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Project Description

Design Objective

Employ principles of subtractive transformation in the manipulation of three-dimensional space to design a small weekend retreat that takes view, sun and topography into account

- Employ a series of subtractive operations to create form
- Use an iterative process to create study and final models
- Follow a sequenced design process
- Translate meaning of action verbs into physical form

Concept Development

My subtractive exploration evolved into a design of interlocking circles defining the three prescribed program areas.
The "box" was erased through carving, grading and bending/curving.  Emphasis was on maximizing both privacy and openness/views.

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Environmental Design 101: Foundations of Design I
East Los Angeles College | Professor Scott Callihan | Fall 2020 / Year 1, Semester 1

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