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How to learn about Futuristic Architecture in 6 weeks

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These are six steps that I would do for learning about architecture and also the futurism movement in architecture these six steps will be conducted on six weeks till the end of the semester. A summary of every week’s findings will be posted every Sunday.

1) Research “What is architecture?” and what are different types of architecture? who are the most influential architects besides the only architect I know now, Frank Lloyd. What are the most programs used in architecture drawing like AutoCAD. Are there any prerequisites I should know of before studying architectural drawing.

2) Read about architecture and futurism. read some readings from the best books about architecture like; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order by Francis D.K. Ching. Another good book to learn architecture principles from, can be “The seven lamps of architecture” by John Ruskin, or “The architecture of the city” by Aldo Rossi.

3) Start to learn more through using the open course of architecture available on MIT website. And read some articles about architecture on archinect.com

4) Learn some principles and technical skills on how to use SketchUp for architecture and also see if there are some better outcomes in using AutoCAD and Revit better.

5) Start sketching and designing buildings and uploading them on free platforms like Behance for example where the community of architects and students can give you feedback on your work.

6) Seek out possibilities of 3d printing my prototype and include it in my portfolio.

Future Vision

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My area of interest started out to be architecture. I was always curious about architecture a long time ago. I am always pleased by Frank Lloyd design and work. Frank Lloyd is one of the most famous and creative architects in the world. He introduced the Organic Architecture Philosophy, in which structures combine with Humanity and Nature. An example of this thought and philosophy would be the “Falling Water” shown below. Later on, I found myself highly interested not just in usual architecture practices and examples, but also in Futurism and the futurists’ approaches of architecture.

Futurism was not only an art movement but also a social movement that developed in Italy in the early 20th century. Futurists were well versed, experienced, and practiced in nearly every field of art. It could be painting, architecture, sculpture, theatre, film, or graphic design. I am also interested in Product design like chairs, tables, or sneakers. But if I have to rank them, then I would say, architecture is my first passion regarding 3D design, then furniture.

What I am aiming for even after finishing this course is bringing my design to life and build on it too. I know that my designs and portfolio is just a beginning, but for me, this small amateur beginning is an enough solid base to build on. From that point, I can develop my design skills further since I know which way to start. Through the course I have encountered that I can easily print my own designs and share them on shapeways.com and have another 2D version shared on threadless.com and Etsy.com. And if I am good enough my work can be spread online and I can even get paid for it. I can also print my design in 3D and have them as a portfolio.

One of the good tools I have found so I can practice with architecture more, is “ArchiCAD” software. ArchiCAD is open software for students and teachers, much like Autodesk. Any student can download it for free and get some experience designing buildings. It is highly recommended from all the architects and architecture students I have met for a good start on architecture design before jumping into the advanced AutoCAD and Revit programs.

 

http://www.franklloydwright.org/about/Overview.html

http://www.oshatz.com/text/residential.htm

https://www.myarchicad.com/

http://www.designishistory.com/1850/futurism/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurist_architecture

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Personal Reflection

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The most exciting part for me in this course is that I got introduced to 3D design and CAD Programs. I could imagine not being introduced to the field of 3D design, at least this year, without taking this course. I consider this course a survey of 3D design and business that I got a lot from. Technically, I have learned to use SketchUp. Yet not a professional 3D designer of course, but I can explore more about 3D design on my own after this course. But what I want to point out is that the studio classes introduced me to the philosophy of 3D design and how it is different than 2D Graphics. I am looking forward now to start my own exploration of other CAD Programs like Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max. I also started to have interest in trying the 3D features in the 2D Graphic Design software like Adobe Photoshop and After Effect. I have never used the built-in 3D features before. But this course along with the book “Makers” had let me explore and discover other areas of creativity available in the design programs I already know how to use. These features were blurry to me before, just because I did not know anything about 3D design.

That’s not it. I also have learned something really valuable to me in this course, which is that I can literally do anything I want now. The book “Makers” was a source of inspiration to me. I always get at least some thoughts or some websites’ names from every chapter I read. I wasn’t familiar with such amazing websites like indiegogo.com and Kickstarter.com before I read this book. These websites are not just a cool idea or a good tool for entrepreneurs, but I can see them act as an inspiring material that can trigger creativity and innovation. Just to know that I might have the funded resources and assets in case I have a good idea, waters my mouth. In addition, when I looked at the different campaigns on kickstarter.com and indiegogo.com I found that there are some average descent not-heroic ideas are getting funded. That is a very high encouragement for creativity.

One of the challenges I have faced was the design skills in the CAD Program. Being different than the familiar interface I am used to in Adobe products we use at school, the CAD design was a little challenging at first. As a matter of time, SketchUp turned out to be easier a lot more after I used it for a little while. I tried to play around with 3ds Max for a couple of hours, and I found out that my first experience in SketchUp was a lot easier.

Unique abilities I can bring to my group could be by passion about 3D design itself. I think As a team we can reach a lot more than before, because we know more.