Monday, February 21, 2011

21 February






(itunes: O' brother_ascension)

So here it is: what i've been up to at the AA for the past couple of weeks. I'll try to briefly describe it.

The design problem is to densify and intensify a site south of London Bridge called Bankside in Southwark. it has large amenities such as the Shard, Borough Market, Guy's hospital, and a large public transit station. I've chosen to densify by building up the perimeter of the existing void spaces in southern region of the site to connect back to the successful commercial bit in the North. I'm also looking at how the private areas can become more porous and link back to the larger public voids. The second part of the project was to implement a small structure or change part of a building using permitted planning development code to tie the concept into a particular building. I've chosen a simple canopy/porch structure, that if implemented along with "green" corridors, could tie the private voids and public voids together experientially and visually. Hopefully that is clear. the crit I would have on myself is that I'm not sure if I show the next step clearly enough. I mean, part 3 is spent implementing the concept holistically, but im not sure if i've clearly set the stage.

The storyboard on board 1 explains the film and vice versa. It was the first film I've ever made so... But i'd love for some feedback and anyone's critique. bring it.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

13 February


(itunes: S.Carey_Move)

London:: Bankside

When I saw this addition yesterday I laughed. It's amazing the gems that you find just walking around this area near London Bridge. From the street it is completely hidden, but it has a view across the Thames to all of London. It's beautiful in its simplicity and connection to the "old". This might be one of the coolest things i've photographed here.

I have so many pictures to go through, it's going to be a good summer for photo edits based on the fact that i'm swamped in studio work. I'll be posting when I can though. Next on the list is my first film.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

6 February


(itunes: Mark Driscoll_6 part series on spiritual gifts)

London:: Millenium Bridge [Arup + Foster and Partners] with St. Paul's Cathedral in the distance.

School has picked up really fast. I'm working on a film, storyboard, and map for tomorrow. I'm slowly, but surely picking up Final Cut Pro, but Adobe After Effects is a huge pain.





Tuesday, February 1, 2011

1 February


(itunes: The American Dollar_ Rudiments of a Spiritual Life)

London:: Bankside

Monday, January 31, 2011

31 January



(itunes: Comeback Kid_ Partners in Crime)

London:: South of High Street Kensington

I really wish I could make better food than pasta for dinner.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

30 January




(itunes: Shadows on a River_ Treeforts)

Got to see Christopher Wren's house today. The bottom picture is the view from his front step. I think it's quite funny that he chose this location.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

29 January



(itunes: Beck_ Paper Tiger)

I wish I could just walk around all day taking pictures and not go to class.