Link to Dropbox - Lumion Landscape

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5r5iacmmu2ln5rg/AAA-48Quz7h1eJOZQ0y_oHnFa

Link to SketchUp Model: 3D Warehouse

The Architectural Folly EXP3

My folly is inspired by the theory Consistency vs Creativity and follows on from my first draft of the bridge design, using recursive iterations. The folly features what appear to be six doorways in scale which turn a corner and twist and rise into pointlessness. This is to mirror the innovative design process of an engineering student at the school; it begins rationally and can rapidly turn into something complex. The 'doorways' anchoring the twisting frame to the ground represents a grounding force, reminding the students to stay grounded in their design process and to stay practical rather than develop ideas that are too unrealistic. Practicality is of huge importance in engineering which is why I have chosen to incorporate this into my design. 

36 Custom Textures EXP3

Initial ideas for bridging the valley...

The conceptual design of my bridge is also based on the theory Consistency vs Creativity, focusing in particular on the use of Recursive Iterations in architecture. I have put this into practice by repeating a simple rectangle with curved edges, rotating it at 5 degrees and slightly altering its scale each time. 

My source of inspiration for the bridge design comes from this bridge in Evry, France.

Recursive iterations in mathematics and coding: an inspirational form.

Initial ideas for a moving element...

My moving element is based on the theory I have chosen to capture in the design of the School - Consistency vs Creativity.   This image depicts what the corridors connecting each part of my School will look like.

The moving element consists of 3 small and 2 large rotating turbines with slanted blades. The larger and smaller set rotate in opposing directions (clockwise and anticlockwise) creating wind power intended to light up the School at night.

My source of inspiration for this comes from Michael Jantzen's Wind Tunnel Footbridge.

Two-Point Perspectives EXP3