House in Country NSW Model
Project Details
| Date | June 2018 Elective, 2nd Year Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Credits | Alexander Moss Anthony Mollica |
| Type | Model of an existing structure |
| Project Architect | Virginia Kerridge |
| Size | 1200mm (w) x 240mm (d) x 185mm (h) |
| Institution | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Make Models |
| Sponsors | Anagote Pty Ltd Kadmium University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Make Models Houses Awards |
| Applications | Rhino 6, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop |
Project Summary
We undertook a study on how model making techniques and material can emphasise or illustrate specific design choices and concepts. Our subject was Virginia Kerridge's House in Country, located in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Prior to developing a plan for the model, we underwent several material experimentations, many of which didn't progress anywhere. However, some saw potential, for instance the process of gluing sand onto the walls of the plaster mold, to replicate the appearance of a rock once the plaster has set. This process was used in the robust stereotomic forms of the project. We then identified stark constrasts of themes throughout the project. These themes were represented and emphasised through different material types and model making techniques.
Fragile
Robust
Transparent
Opaque
Light
Dense
Theme Regions
| Robust Stuctures - Massing/Stereotomic models | |
| Fragile Structures - Lightweight delicate materials |
Materiality Axonometric
Model Material
| A. | Paper |
| B. | Veneer |
| C. | Acrylic |
| D. | Bass Wood |
| E. | Plaster |
| F. | Jelutong Timber |
Actual Component
| A. | Roof |
| B. | Slats |
| C. | Windows |
| D. | Walls + Beams |
| E. | Sandstone Walls |
| F. | Flooring |
Final Model
