3D Materials and Concepts

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Contemporary Architecture Models

Option to incorporate contemporary design into the Historic Architecture Assignment. Historic features significant to St. Augustine must dominate design.

Exhibition at

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Lisbon, Portugal

https://gulbenkian.pt/museu/

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Historic Architecture Assignment Guidelines

Assignment

Observe local architecture. Use elements and principles and historical content to design and build two architecture models that demonstrate innovation.

Objective

Expose students to the history of St. Augustine.
Students practice observation skills of elements and principles, analyze and apply to create visual content.
Provide an opportunity for students to use this information to develop personal ideas.

Inspiration

Go to link below:

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Historic%20Architecture%20Inspiration

Or see right column for category "Historic Architecture Inspiration". If you are on your phone and do not see a right index column, scroll to bottom of page and click web version.

Materials

Rives BFK paper and/or Bristol paper (provided for students)
Cut matt (available in studio)
Ruler (available in studio)
Paper folder (available in studio)
Black ballpoint and/or tech pen, graphite pencil, ink.
Exacto Knife
Option to incorporate balsa wood.

Steps to Follow:

Step 1

Physically visit at least three (3) local buildings. See list of buildings below. All buildings are located within walking distance of Flagler Campus.

Step 2

Take at least six (6) photos of each building.

Step 3

Spend time at each building, observing details. Through writing, describe at least three (3) visual details for each site. These are observations you make at the site (color, line, shape, texture, patterns).

Step 4

Gather information about the history of the building. This can be done by taking pamphlets from the site building and/or gleaning information from the internet.

Step 5

Use the images and written descriptions to sketch three (3) separate ideas. Each idea merges design details from at least two (2) buildings.

Step 6

Place photos, written observations and sketches on your blog. Organize information according to the list below and label the document accordingly as you will present your research to the class.

Checklist:

Building #1- Three (3) images

Building #1 - Written description of three (3) visual details

Building #1 - History of building. 1 - 2 sentences.

Building #2- Three (3) images

Building #2 - Written description of three (3) visual details

Building #2 - History of building. 1 - 2 sentences.

Building #3- Three (3) images

Building #3 - Written description of three (3) visual details

Building #3 - History of building. 1 - 2 sentences.

Sketch #1

Sketch #2

Sketch #3

Step 7

Present photos, written observations and sketches to the class.

Step 8

Begin work on final solutions – two (2) architecture models. Each model demonstrates design qualities of two (2) different sites. Consider how the history of each building can be represented in your design.

Step 9

Prepare a research booklet for each model.

Booklet includes:

At least two (2) photos of each building you referenced for your final solutions.
Name of building, address, date of building, historical information.
An artist statement for each architectural model. At least six (6) sentences.

Step 10

Post required information on your personal blog for this class. See details in document in File Section in Canvas.

Buildings To Visit

Observe exterior architecture design.
Some buildings have no fee to enter. Therefore additional information can be gained from observing the interior architecture.
Some buildings require a fee to enter, others do not.
24 buildings within walking distance of campus.
2 buildings are a bit of a further walk (Fountain of Youth Park and Our Lady le Lecha). Fountain of Youth requires a fee to enter and view the hut. Our Lady le Lecha no fee.

Castillo de San Marcos

1 South Castillo Drive

St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine

41 St. George Street

View building from St. George Street and enter into courtyard to see more architecture details. I encourage you to visit inside the shrine.

No entry fee, open to the public.

Oldest Wooden School House

14 St. George Street

$7.95 fee to enter. Can also observe from St. George Street.

Pena Peck House

143 St. George Street

You can enter inside the small gift shop area to observe interior architecture.

Cathedral Basilica

38 Cathedral Place

Memorial Presbyterian Church

32 Sevilla Street

Ancient City Baptist Church

27 Sevilla

Villa Zoryada

83 King Street

$11.72 to enter with your Flagler Student ID.

St. Augustine Main Post office

99 King Street

A few exterior design details. However, many design details are located inside.

Lightner Museum

75 King Street

Many architecture details to observe from the outside. Make sure you observe from sidewalk, all sides of building and the interior courtyard. If you wish to visit inside, no fee for Flagler students to enter the museum. Show your Flagler ID at the ticket counter.

Trinity Parish Episcopal Church

215 St. George Street

The Governors House Cultural Center and Museum

48 King Street

Many architecture designs outside and inside the building. No fee to enter, open to the public. Exhibits are also free once inside.

Casa Monica Hotel

95 Cordova Street

The hotel can be observed from the sidewalk and is a public space so you can enter interior space for observation as well.

Solla-Carcaba Cigar Factory

88 Riberia Street

Building currently operating as an office building. View/observe from the interior. Last I checked, front door was card keyed.

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

20 Aviles Street

A fee to enter the building. However, many architectural details to photograph from the outside, on the property. Enter ticket office and let staff know you are photographing building for a project for my class. If you wish to enter the building, ticket fee $5 with your Flagler ID.

Father O'Reilly House Museum

32 Aviles Street

Museum is in process of reopening. You can observe exterior details from the street.

St. Francis Barracks

82 Marine Street

Today the building is used as the headquarters for the Florida National Guard. Observe from the sidewalk, you will not be able to enter.

Tovar House

22 St. Francis Street

If you wish to enter the complex of buildings, fee is $4 with Flagler Student ID. You can observe architecture from the street. Entering the complex will allow you to see the entire building plus the oldest house.

St. Benedict the Moor Church

83 Martin Luther King Street

Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center

102 Martin Luther King Avenue

Fee for Flagler students $5. Show your Flagler ID at the ticket counter.

Tovar House

22 St. Francis Street

First Congregation Sons of Israel

161 Cordova Street

Mission Nombre de Dios and Shrine of Our Lady Le Leche

27 Ocean Avenue (heading north on San Marco, take right on Ocean Ave, a bit north of Sakado Japanese Steak House)

Sometimes GPS lists address as 101 San Marco Ave.