EXP3: FINAL SUBMISSION-- THE BRIDGE

Two moving elements animation

These two moving elements are elevators, they are built for transport students to different building due to these four building's different height.

EXP3: 36 Textures

                                                         
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Fluid 

                                                                     
 
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 Sinuous 

EXP3: Landscape

EXP3: Mashup article

What is modernism? Modernism is a philosophical movement, which first emerged in the early twentieth century, it means current or present. Modernists believe that ornament should follow the structure and the purpose of the building. Modernism is also described as being a break with tradition, and as typifying everything that rejects the inheritance of the past. Paul Greenhalgh outlined key features in modernist design including function, progress, anti-historicism and social morality.

   Modernist architecture by allowing a great deal of repetition of elements without variation, buildings could reflect modern technology. Modernity is constantly in conflict with tradition, intends that we should move into a brand new world.

 1. Architecture and modernity http://www.mom.arq.ufmg.br/mom/arq_interface/1a_aula/Architecture_and_Modernity_A_Critique.pdf

2. The rise and fall of modern architecture 

http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/515/the-rise-and-fall-of-modernist-architecture

3.Architecture in Modern age 

http://www.nccsc.net/essays/problems-apostasy-architecture-modern-age

EXP3: Design in process (Sketchup Model)

Design Theory: 

The sketchup images I posted are the school support structure, which inspired by Sendai Mediatheque, a public library located in Japan. Because of the unique landform of my valley, I think the shapes of 12 column support structures are well matched up with my valley. As for my school,12 different spaces will be designed at the support structure's different level then each of them will be connected by a bridge.  

EXP3: Final chosen Valley - Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (China)

This my final chosen valley where located in China, called Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The landform of the Park is original idea that inspired the movie "Avatar"  

EXP3: Mount Dragon and Tiger World Geopark (China)

Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Longhu Mountain) is a famous Taoism mountain with a long history. 16 km (about 9.94 miles) south of Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, it has been noted as the 'Residence of Celestials' and 'Blest Earthly Abode' because of its beautiful scenery. As a cradle land of Taoism, Dragon and Tiger Mountain has been regarded as a Holy Land to which many pilgrimages are made every year.

EXP2: Final verison of two monuments (5 Images)

 Comments: This monument is designed for Christopher Wren. The idea is from Wren's most significant work-- St Paul's Cathedral. The uneven and subdivision surfaces originally inspired by Cathedral magnificent huge vaults.

Comments: sunset view of Christopher Wren's monument 

Comments: This monument is designed for Jean Nouvel. The curved surface is inspired by Nouvel's work. The shape of this monument from Nouvel's design which reflect the Islamic tradition and the shape also reflect his simplistic, no complications and essence.

Comments: The Jean Nouvel's monument dominate view.

 Comments: The whole view of two monuments. The stairs between two monuments provide architecture students exchange their thoughts and chat. textures used in stairs also represent Islamic traditional patterns, which create a smooth transition between two monuments.

EXP2: Textures used in two monuments

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