Final Light board

This is the text I have included on the board: 

my design statement:

By infusing several of my recent projects into one, I designed this light fixture. My design process began with inspiration from the orbital patterns of an atom where electrons follow various paths to form continuous circles. My piece abstracts that orbital pattern, forming the birdcage shape it is affectionately known for. Its odd yet structured shape allows it to have the opportunity to be placed in a variety of settings.

materials:

1x4 oak board

24 curved hollow metal rods

32 straight metal rods

8- #9 3/4”- screws

3- #9 1”- screws

1 lamp

socket

wiring with plug

1- 3/4”x3/8”galvanized bushing

1- 3/4” galvanized coupling

2- 3/4” galvanized flange

1- 12 galvanized pipe

1- 1 1/2” nipple

17 1/2”x 12”- mylar

Inspirations from Materials, Methods and Design

Sketch Series 5 and 5.5

Photometric Exercise/Quantitative Analysis

Incubator Project

Between the due dates for the groovystuff project, we were assigned another to work on. In the suites on campus there is a retail space that is not being utilized. We were asked to design a piece of furniture to go in this space, while thinking about what the space would ultimately be. This is my final board for it, along with some process work along the way. 

my first iteration; now what material do I use? 

the material I used was cardboard tubes.
I loved my first design, but had to go with an inexpensive material.

Essay for Social and Behavioral Analysis

For this assignment, I choose to analyze my own room. I am consistently in this space and therefore know about the circulation and the functions that occur. Making observations here is quite simple since I have experienced what works and what doesn’t. So, my room’s function is whatever I make it to be. In this case, it is a place to sleep, a dressing room, study area, and relaxation space. I am the only one to use this space, so it does not need to be too large. The lighting conditions are, well, at a minimum. I live in a fairly old structure and it has no light fixtures in the bedrooms. When I moved in, I had to bring a floor lamp and a table lamp. There are two windows that let in natural lighting, but they aren’t perfect (I will get to those later). The furnishings in the room compliment the functions. A bed for sleeping, a dresser for clothes, a chair for studying, and a TV for entertainment/relaxation are all necessary. There is only one entrance/exit and although this works, there could be something else that would help the space. Overall, it works okay for what I need it for but, there definitely could be changes. Here is a plan of the space with dimensions:­

The layout of the space is how it works for me. There are other configurations, of which I have tried, but I enjoy this way the best. 

Here are a few volumetric rough sketches of the space:

·         The visual environment is comfortable. I like my own space to be a further extension of character and personality as well as a place to go and relax. The colors are warm and inviting. The walls are painted a bone color, which makes it easy to change the ‘decorations’ if needed. My furniture is all various dark woods. The color pop in the room is my quilt which has many patterns and colors in it, leaning more toward red tones. The room is quite bright during the day and warmer after dark because of the yellow-toned lamps in my light fixtures.

·         Since there are so many angles in the space, noise is constantly being bounced around. It is not annoying since I don’t have loud, already obnoxious noise going on in the space but, if there were to be yelling and such, I can tell that would be a problem. The house is located in close proximity to the street and train tracks, so it receives much traffic noise.

·         In reference to the olfactory space, I do not sense a problem. It smells like me. Each person that would come into the space would find it that way.

·         The thermal space is interesting. Since this room is upstairs, it gets much hotter than the lower level. The vent for the heating and air is above my bed.

·         If someone else were to walk in the room, they would learn about me. They could see what I like and therefore what I don’t like.

·         All of these things come together to provide a comfortable space for me.  The big thing that hits me first is the colors in the space. These really define me as a person; simple with points of interest.

·         Each one of these effects are something nice to me, whatever sense is being utilized, and they form a wonderful, peaceful space for me.

·         I feel that the smell factor has been overlooked and de-emphasized. I do not think it is important for there to be one type of apparent smell in the space. It would then be over-emphasized. I think my smell is a compliment to the room, not a huge statement, which is fine by me.

·         The lighting in the original structure of the space was over looked completely but I think they way I have added it to the space does the job well.  

As far as changes to make in the space, I have a few. First of all, I would have a lighting fixture/fan on the ceiling. It is entirely too hot and keeping the air on all the time is not an option. Right now, I have a free standing fan set up at the foot of the bed, but it is too close to me and not aesthetically pleasing. The light sources I have now work somewhat; they are at different levels and areas of the space. A table lamp that has a warm glow for reading next to my bed and a floor lamp that provides more overall light for the rest of the room are what I use now. For the noise in the space that sneaks its way in from outside, I would install curtains alongside the windows. Thicker material would probably be better. This would absorb some of the noise while providing more privacy, visual appeal, and diffuse the strong amount of light that sometimes shines in the morning time. The entrance to the room is in the only available location unless the entire upstairs was to be re-configured. The aspect I would change about it though is that of the bathroom door. The entrance is in the hall before you reach my room, yet it would make better sense to have put the door in my room, next to my room entrance. No one else uses this except me and there is a guest bathroom downstairs. It makes no sense to me that the door is in the hallway. There is even a blank wall in the bathroom that has more than enough space for a door. Throughout all of these changes, I wish that the room was changed even more, though this would affect the entire upstairs. I can really see how interior architecture would have helped in this situation. No way that the architect dwelled on the layout of furniture very much if at all. He/she built it to be cute and have ‘character’. This is where we come in. We can make it look appealing on the outside and function smoothly (along with appearance as well) on the inside.                               

GroovyStuff Project

The past month or so has been crazy with work. I have been working on a project for groovystuff in my studio and that has really taken up my time. The piece I have designed is a chandelier using teak pieces from their inventory. It has been a fun process, with two models made. Here are some pictures of this time:

beginning ideations

first model

first boards

second model with board

2nd board

Vanstory Lighting Company/Gatewood Building Tour

Sketch Series 4

In Sketch Series 1, you observed the light zones in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building.

In Sketch Series 3, you measured the illuminance levels and material reflectances of a chosen space in the Gatewood Building. 

For Sketch Series 4, in groups of three, note the type of luminaire in the space you measured in the last class. Observe the following: 

1. Type of luminaire (uplight, downlight, etc.)
2. Mounting type
3. Lamping
4. Construction
5. Manufacturer (if possible or find the closest match online)
6. Study the photometrics of the luminaire: lumens and lighting distribution
7. Material and finish
8. Lensing
9. Function (fixed, adjustable, etc.)
10. Ballasts
11. Environment
12. Shielding

Draw sketches of the space to show the existing luminaires.

1. identify the purpose of the space
2. identify the purpose of lighting, including an identification of ambient, task, accent, and sparkle lighting.
3. describe the effect of each luminaire in the space.
4. based upon your observations and reflections, provide recommendations for improving the lighting environment.    

Suggest changes to the lighting quality of the space. Illustrate with sketches. Visit at least two other places.


Studio Stairwell
      a.     Type of luminaire (uplight, downlight, etc.)- semi-direct

b.     Mounting type- bracket (wall mount)

c.     Lamping- fluorescent tube

d.     Construction- rectangular shape with one side glass, 2 lamps

e.     Manufacturer (if possible or find the closest match online)- LAMAR lighting

f.      Study the photometrics of the luminaire: lumens and lighting distribution- semidirect

g.     Material and finish- brushed aluminum

h.     Lensing- transparent glass with serrated bottom

i.      Function (fixed, adjustable, etc.)- fixed

j.      Ballasts- 2lamp ballast

k.     Environment- circulation stairwell

l.      Shielding- none except for the serrated bottom

a. purpose of the space is for circulation

b. ambient lighting

c. it provides a significant amount of diffused light

d. I wish there was lighting closer to the ground to better see where to walk. 

Dining room

a.     Type of luminaire (uplight, downlight, etc.)- multi-directional

b.     Mounting type- screw in

c.     Lamping- incandescent

d.     Construction- tungsten filament housed in glass

e.     Manufacturer (if possible or find the closest match online)- GE

f.      Study the photometrics of the luminaire: lumens and lighting distribution- illuminates the table

g.     Material and finish- brushed metal

h.     Lensing- glass

i.      Function (fixed, adjustable, etc.)- fixed

j.      Ballasts-

k.     Environment- dining room (chandelier)

l.      Shielding- none

a. purpose of the space is for eating

b. task lighting

c. the lighting illuminates the table for eating but also the rest of the room.

d.I think the lamps should have a type of shield. They produce so much glare that you cannot look directly at the fixture from any angle.

Kitchen  

a.     Type of luminaire (uplight, downlight, etc.)- multidirectional

b.     Mounting type- screw in

c.     Lamping- incandescent

d.     Construction- tungsten filament housed in glass sphere.

e.     Manufacturer (if possible or find the closest match online)- GE

f.      Study the photometrics of the luminaire: lumens and lighting distribution- gives a soft glow, not enough to light the space thoroughly at night.

g.     Material and finish- frosted glass

h.     Lensing- frosted glass

i.      Function (fixed, adjustable, etc.)- fixed

j.      Ballasts- glass

k.     Environment- kitchen

l.      Shielding- none, though the glass is semi-transparent, acts as a screen to diffuse the light.

a. purpose of the space is for preparing food

b. task lighting

c. it gives off a glow of diffused light and is supposed to provide ample amount of light to perform tasks.

d. This type of fixture and lamp does not work in the space. Every time you turn to the counter, your shadow falls over what you are doing, making the light completely useless. I have to turn sideways half the time to complete the task at hand. I would install a type of track lighting around the space along with recessed and task lights underneath the cabinets. 

Sketch Series 2

Nikki and I observed a few fabric samples in various lighting and made an analysis of the environments. 

Sketch Series 3

In my materials and methods class, we learned how to measure lighting by using a light meter.  

Isolux diagram of the 4th and 3rd floor stairwell

light meter we used to measure the strength of light;
it felt like ghostbusters!

Light Box

In my materials class we were instructed to build a light box of sorts. The group I was situated in decided to engage in an exploration of color. Just a few weeks ago we attended a lighting lecture that showcased various color and lighting techniques. I believe this is what inspired us to continue with color in the realm of light. Our box is all white with many slides that allow movement and encourage interaction. It relates to color in our own environment everyday in that we are exposed to it and can manipulate it how we see fit. This can be in simply turning lights on and off, wearing sunglasses, closing blinds, etc. The slides work in this aspect but as more of a color play, which our board (and therefore the entirety of our project) is aptly named. Enjoy our board!  

Daylight Saving Time essay

I wrote this 250 word essay about the possible side effects of Daylight Saving Time.

There has been some debate about Daylight Saving Time and whether it’s even necessary. Conserving energy as well as enjoying the natural sunlight were the main reasons behind this event so, it is interesting how people have developed a dislike for it. This is not for lack of reasons though. There have been many disruptions since Daylight Saving began. The one found in The Claim: Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Health is right in the title. Within this work the author referred to a study where 55,000 people (that is pretty impressive) had negative effects in the sleeping realm when observed around the time change. I understand this; it takes time for your circadian rhythm to adjust to the new time of the clock. However, I do not agree with the article in terms of the change being unhealthy. The way I think about Daylight Saving Time is in terms of time zones. I recently traveled to California and when I arrived, I found myself yearning for sleep before a normal bedtime. This was the affect not only of the traveling but because of the amount of time the sun’s natural light was shining. For the next few days I could tell I was more irritable. I tried to combat my tiredness by staying up later and rising earlier. Within a couple of days I was on California time. The article states that time change can result in “restlessness, sleep disruption and shorter sleep duration" as well as “change and increase in heart attacks, suicides and accidents”. I have to say that the first few side effects can be true but heart attacks and so on, is farfetched in my mind. I would not discontinue traveling across time zones just because I could have the potential of having a few restless nights.

Aspects of Lighting

The following is a paper I wrote for my methods, material, and technology class about the various aspects of lighting. Enjoy!  

Lighting forms our days and yet we can take it for granted. We need light to thrive and to work. Without it, whether it is natural or artificial, we accomplish only a limited amount of tasks. It can be observed and analyzed in many instances: by climate, in a place, with nature, time, and task. All of these help us to gain a further understanding of what lighting truly means. Not only to us as individuals but in society as well.

 As touched upon in Light Revealing Experience, we know things as they are introduced to us in our own society. We cannot understand accurately, for instance, the lighting of another climate or culture until we see it and experience it for ourselves. There are physiological and temperate reactions to light in different climates. As an example, the Gatewood building has an interesting light situation. On the third floor the glazing continues the height of the wall, which is gorgeous outside looking in. It has a beacon or soft glow, drawing you into the building. However, in the summer the sun shines so brightly into the space that the windows have to be covered. This makes you reflect on why the windows are actually there in the first place if only to be covered in the end. It goes back to the designer’s intent. The architect must have been so keen on the outside concept that he/she did not want to think about changing the functionality of the inside.

The lighting involved within the interior has to be considered along with the natural light from outside. This electric light has been connected to increased cancer rates as seen in Influence of Architectural Lighting on Health. The study was observing night-shift nurses that had been under electric and solar lighting for an extended period of time. This type of lighting, a task light you could call it (especially in this scenario), was the only light available to them. This cannot be helped in our day and time. With the technology we have we can work harder and longer, even through the night if necessary, using these task lights. It is unfortunate that these lights that give us more time seem to pose a health risk that could potentially slow us down in the long run.  

Time in our culture is an extremely important concept. This is how we plan and go about each and every day. With the passing of time light changes as well. Colors of the light can go from blue, morning light to warm, golden in the evening. It can mean the change or continuation of the seasons as Light Revealing Experience suggests with the Gamble House door. The point to recognize with time is that it continuously moves. Our bodies are in tune to this changing and moving when we allow ourselves to be a part of it. At some points during the year, especially in the recent past, I would be working in the studio all day and all night, sometimes not even leaving for food but having it delivered. From the information I have read over the past few days, this does not seem to be healthy for my body. We as a functioning human beings need to experience the change and continuation of time. We should not be cooped up inside looking out at nature happening. We should be taking part in it.

Connecting nature with the inside has been a concept tried and tried in design. Light Revealing Experience refers to Frank Lloyd Wright, how he was a huge believer in architecture thriving alongside with nature. In fact, most of his structures incorporated nature somehow into the design. I think that by involving nature in the interior, even through abstract means, people have a sense of belonging, a feeling of familiarity. Everyone has had experience with nature in some way shape or form. The sun, rain, wind, etc, evoke a common, natural place that has to be real.

All around the world light is seen in different forms and variations. Light Revealing Architecture gives a wonderful example of how a winter day in Boston differs from one in Seattle. Light reflected snow brings a cheery, bright atmosphere to the day whereas Seattle’s light could be hazier and have less brilliance. In class we spoke about how place as well as climate can affect glazing. In this situation, with the difference in the vibrancy of light, that must be considered in the process of designing. You cannot possibly design one building to be placed in both of these regions. That simply put, would not work. The size and location of the glazing is extremely imperative to the design.

All in all, each aspect of light touched upon coincides with one another. Somehow or another they all need to be considered and included within the design process. Light affects everything we do daily and as such, we should think about it more readily; especially in design further down the road.

Final Individual Board

This was my final individual board. Our group collaborated with each other to layout the template of our board. Each person would have the same general layout, adding our unique style to individualize it. The similarities between all of the boards really brought our presentation together. If each had been designed uniquely with various differences, the final critique would have looked truly disheveled and unkempt. I liked our standard, crisp way to present our project. At the same time, I am superbly relieved that this project is over!

Reflection

Looking over the semester, I can see that my design style and technique has grown exponentially. Achievement has been made on most of the goals I set for myself, though some are more obvious than others. I certainly worked on myself, figuring out the best place for me. I realized that utilizing my time with interior design work (furniture placement, textile choices, etc.) helped me out drastically. It aided my mind to stay on task and allowed me to fully enjoy the work I accomplished in the end.

I began strong and steadfast with time management but unfortunately, that took a detour. My class load started cutting into everything else in my life and before I knew it, my time was slipping away from me. Next semester, I realize that I need enthusiasm whilst in the middle instead of only at the beginning. The going was good but that momentum has to continue in order for me to excel and enjoy my work.

Working -well- with others was the biggest, most important lesson I learned. Situations were not always easy or happy-go-lucky, but they were vital in the growing process. The opportunity to work with eleven other people has never been made available to me before. Although times were rough at points (deciding on design ideas, distributing jobs evenly, that last week), it needed to be done; a definite help for the future. Individual work happened to be the easiest for me by far. I only answered to myself and I knew the quality of work that met with my standards. Writing out the layout of my space was a monstrous task to undertake. It would have been easier to write after the project was ‘over’. It was difficult transitioning from individual to a group. Checking in, delegating tasks, and making decisions were strenuous, but after a while became easier. The group of six showed me that group work could actually be fun. I feel into a groove with those people and we worked really well together. That brings me to the last group. That was so interesting. There was an immense amount of work to complete, but with a plethora of people to exert their time, it did not seem like a lot at all.

Writing was obviously an integral part of this class. I feel that I was forced into some of the assignments, not truly squeezing out what I could have while working on them. I do think it is easier to talk about someone else’s work opposed to my own, maybe because I have put so much into every aspect instead of seeing it the surface for the first time. Regardless, writing is crucial in allowing ideas to flow and to communicate with others. Because of this reason, I continue to work determinedly on it and hopefully, no, scratch that; I will get better.

I have seen that I can work faster and more efficiently on aspects I fully enjoy such as designing the interior of a space. I have been able to do this well digitally, the skill that I will continue to hone.

Illustrator Rendering

This next rendering is from Illustrator. On this time around, I thought it would be fun to try something completely out of the box. Literally. I took the walls down and left nothing but the stairs from the wire frame. I throughly enjoyed this working on this rendering more so than the other because it has a whimsy and fantastical atmosphere surrounding it. The things I can improve on are the light rays. I have not figured out how to get them to have the streaks like the background does, but I still think they turned out fairly well. I really enjoy the hanging flower pods. I think they add much depth to the scene, though I need to continue (yet again) to work on the shadows of the pods, specifically where they would fall.

Photoshop Rendering

In my digital design class we are working with various programs to produce renderings from only a wireframe. We are to include entourage: color, texture, scale figures, etc. We could manipulate the wire frame into anything we wanted. With this first one rendered within Photoshop, I decided to take a more artistic approach instead of photo realistic. I turned out quite interesting. I think something I will continue to work on is shadows and light sources as well as the context. What is behind the windows? I kind of took the easy way out and put a gradient of blue with that area.

Jenga 5.0 Charrette

The charrette we engaged in on Monday was quite illuminating. It was revealed to me (whilst in the process) that lack of time is not a crutch; it is, in reality, sometimes an unavoidable obstacle and greater help. You are able to exert your brain to go, and even exceed that extra mile. The first group (Beaucoup) that we conversed with allowed the flexibility and balance that our group needed to thrive in order to produce an optimum result. We all proposed some intriguing ‘seed’ ideas, ones that could take off and grow big. You might think ‘wow; she came up with that opinion pretty quickly’. In reality, I realized this after we met with the second group (Jive). I could see, subtly at first, that we weren’t jiving (no pun intended!) with this group. None of us were truly enthusiastic about the joining of our groups. Whether it was from really diverse concepts or that we were tuckered out from the previous hour charrette, who knows. Regardless, when we came together, the attitudes seemed focused on just completing the assignment. Do not confuse this with believing it is not a good outlook; on the contrary. It is the best stance to have, however, in this case it was done with hardly any flourish; and I like flourish (it’s more fun)! We all jumped into our individual assignments and worked, completing them in a timely manner, but not actually doing our best design work (at least in my opinion).

The deliverables I completed were the following:

Beaucoup parley - concept sketches

Jive stint- statement (but really a paragraph) of approach

Jenga 4.0

This is Jenga 4.0. We were required to have only one deliverable; we could choose what that could be. Do not let the ONE deliverable allow you to think this was by any means easy. Our focus? To showcase one thing that best demonstrates the key design idea. In thinking about feasibility, one photo or model would (most likely) not do our design justice. Our group decided to put together ONE board. We included as many things as we possibly could, as you can see. I have to say that I am extremely proud of this board. I think the layout is great; everything is alined in a grid format, making it easy to follow the progression of our 'powers of ten ' theme. It is divided here into two parts by the thin vertical line. On the left are the drawings that showcase the complete composition of the structure. You then move to the other side of the line and it begins on top with the four exterior shots. Each of these continue down the board, further into the building, looking at the sections and then the perspectives. Beneath these are the diagrams of individual concepts included within the structure. Even though each one of us was working on different parts of the board, the colors flowed together well. At the beginning, I had some difficulties of really putting my heart into this project but, towards the end, things came together nicely.

Jenga 3.0 Process

We are in the process of combining three individual spaces from the class into one big unit, complete with public areas for people to commune together. Here is a diagram that I am using to show how we laid out the top floor vs. the bottom. The circulation is also articulated here by dots and arrows. I have included a narrative of the circulation and feeling of the unit as well. I am excited to really push down the gas and get moving on the actual interior design work.

Our whole unit is comprised of three individual private spaces. As they come together, a circulation pathway manifests itself within the inner area. This is a two story area and can be entered two ways. Enter one way and you are near one of the private spaces, a stairway, and a reception/office space. If you come in the other way, you are close to the second private space as well as another staircase. If you proceed to travel up the stairs, they lead to the second story. This area includes a door to the other private space, a restaurant, casual seating, and an outdoor terrace. The private and public spaces are married together in a number of ways. Materials are an important factor here. Throughout all of the spaces, the concept revolves around slants, protrusions, and dynamic flow.

Another beginning part of our assignment was to illustrate main concepts of the book we read. Each of us in our group made an individual collage of ideas and interpretations of our book. The one I had the pleasure to read was the Ice Palace that Melted Away by Bill Stumpf. It was a fun read. Stumpf expounded upon better designs of several well known objects and experiences, which was quite interesting to me. I catch myself thinking quite often how certain things would work more efficiently, and he shares in my breaking down of details mind-set.

Jenga 2.0

We all made another model! For this stage in Jenga, we were assigned one space to continue with; the one that held the most promise. We added an addition to either the top or bottom of that original space. My space was the 'in' the edge. So I continued with the same concept and translated that to an upstairs space that included another sleeping area and a work place. Overall, I think I really came through this time around for presentation. I had all the deliverables and more. That was what I was proud of the most. I divided and conquered all the requirements! As far as the layout of the board, I needed to take into account that all of the drawings were to scale. I could not make them smaller to fit better on the page. I had to work around it, figuring out the best way to communicate my ideas with several large drawings. At first, I wanted my perspectives to have a little color. Alas, at the end, that was not plausible. So I ended up having black and white, but think it turned out quite well; a happy accident!

As far as the class as a whole goes, I think we definitely stepped up to the plate and hit a triple. It was not quite a home run, but we came close. We still need to be aware of our layouts. I feel that they need more seasoning and flavor to them. Right now they are just the plain meat. So, we need to think about them along the way, not just at the end of the process. This is the same as our design process as well. We now know to design and produce at the same time. One does not come to a halt because you begin another. I am excited for this next time around; we are working in groups! I haven't worked with the people in my group yet, but it looks promising!

Here are some photos of the last phase in the project:

final stages of model...scale figures!

ClassmateCrits

Our class finally finished a part of this Jenga project. Here is what a few of them had up their sleeves:

Kacie Leisure began with a wonderful concept. 'Well-up' was the basis of her three rooms. She tackled the project in this way: the burst effect, elevate, and feeling. Beginning with the skinny room, she thought of the final burst whenever something wells up. The focal point and most interesting object (a column in this case) within this room showcased that process quite well. It began with shelves with space in between that gradually got smaller the higher you went. At the very top, it 'burst' into one long shelf. It was interesting the concept of bursting or exploding was flipped. Bursting is usually thought of as one thing becoming many. In this case though, she seemed to pull it off. In her next space, the square one, she focused on the elevation part of well-up. This manifested itself within the architecture (of course!) of the space. She incorporated all of the utilities of the space thoughtfully in these solids. Then the third space focuses on the actual feeling of welling up. She explores how it would look in a physical form and with many curves and luxurious fabrics/textures. For each one of these rooms, she made a model to coincide with it. These were made using the laser cutter. Kudos to her! The drawings that helped make out the space the best were the axonometric ones. You can see how it really made it easy to delve into the space.

Justin McNair showed an interesting perspective of his word as well. Spark was categorized into three other variations and then expounded upon. The three rooms were as follows: tension of striking something, the center or nucleus of that point, and the rawness of materiality. The tension room was quite interesting. He put the kit on edge, using much diagonal lines to showcase movement within the space. I think this was successful. The center, or nucleus of the spark exuded itself within the next space. Everything seemed to spread from a single point. Unfortunately with the last room, the connection with spark was not quite made. He did a great job of making it coincide with materiality, but no spark for me! All of his deliverables were informative, but the axonometric drawings really speak to the concept of his rooms and allow you to really be in the space.

Rooms with an Edge

I wanted to go through my rooms quickly, as if you we walking through the space, just to give a little more experience to the actual space.

On the Edge- This is the first space of the three. The thought I had behind this one was that you were constantly on the edge, either figuratively (about to figure out something) or physically (like on the edge), and wanted to explore and find out what was on the other side. As soon as you walk in, you are left with no choice but to go forward. There are walls on either side, with fogged glass in strips every so often, giving you a glimpse of what is behind the wall and causing you to want to understand the blurred shapes. When you reach the wall of windows, you now have two choices. Right or left? You can see a bit of stair to the right and decided to go that way. There are steps, leading up to the loft area. There is a bed right in the center of the room, and it looks as if it's floating. When you are on it, you are literally on the edge in the area. The walls do not reach all the way to the ceiling, making you have to go and look over the edge to the other part of the room. The only thing you can see here though, is a wall and then a red pipe coming up from the space. This intrigues you and you have to go down to check it out. The Bathroom is under the loft area and you check that out before continuing. Something is in the center of the room. You come closer and realize it's a sink, but wait! It is actually a bathtub if you lift the sink part up. On to the other part of the room. You walk out and around the walls, coming eventually to an area with seats, a table, and an old fashioned looking stove. That was where the pipe came from, you think. The room has now been figured out.

In the Edge- This room focuses on mentally being in the edge (between here and there, and having much tension), and is shown throughout with the architecture. When you walk in, the door swings and all you see is wall. This is kind of unnerving, but you continue on. Your eye is drawn to two columns toward the center of the room. These are not ordinary columns. They have steel cables coming from every which way and attach to the walls. You notice that there are several floor changes. The kitchen area is to your right, a straight, streamlined, no frills counter space. When you look closer and investigate, you can see that there is a oven, refrigerator, and sink. They are just hidden. There is a table between the two columns for eating. You continue on and see that there is a sitting area with brightly colored, what I would call 'edgy' chairs. Around the corner from that is the sleeping area. The bed frame has a frame but instead of being a box like, normal thing, it has two corners and that's all. the last place in the room is separated from everything else by a diagonal wall. It holds the bathing area. There are two shower heads in the shower, furthering that idea of being in between. I would also like to point out that the lights run along each level change, accentuating the edges of the various areas in the room.

Over the Edge- For this room, I wanted to look at it as going crazy, where things are not as they seem. When you walk in, the door opens so you see this thing at the end of the room. You figure out it's a tree. Well, an abstracted tree. The roots are shown on the ceiling as blocks and the top of it is on the ground, represented by green carpet. There are pillows on the ground, where it seems comfortable to sleep, surrounded by a lush green forest. Now, the reason your eye went directly to this tree was that there were walls on either side of the door, the angle small and then growing larger toward the tree. So, on the other side of these walls, the world is different than the lush green on this side. It has light, natural colors and smooth textures. The floor is a light wood opposed to the dark green carpet on the other side. Behind one wall is the bathing area. This bathroom holds a toilet and bathtub. There is actually two tubs, one inside the other so that the water can flow 'over' into the other one. The eating area is on the other side and is composed of a circular kitchen. It has everything in it and can be closed. A table springs out from it as well. There you go, a room that has two contrasting themes but yet the idea of crazy rolled into one.