In conclusion, this course has given me a breadth of experience in modeling and design that I will continue to use in future studio courses at Stanford. I was especially happy with my time management on this project, never feeling rushed to finish any aspect of the project. However, if I had more time I would develop my interior design a little bit more, especially in the chapel, as well as a more thoughtful integration with the site.
Massing Model:
Section Model:
One of the last elements I incorporated was a detail on the corners of the chapel structure which are meant to represent falling water drops, part of the "cleansing" experience of the translucent-lit room. At night these rods would light up to indicate entries and exits of the structure.
Quarter-Inch Model:
After creating the model I realized that the scaling was slightly too small in general, and increasing the plan size of the entire building about 15% would make for a less claustrophobic experience.
I was especially adamant about not using the laser cutter for the final project of my first modeling class so that I don't get a bad habit of not using my own hands. The only elements that I cut with the machine were the acrylic pieces. The following photo shows how guests on the second story get a framed panorama of the Baths and the ocean.
After hearing the critics today bring up the same issues of complexity, especially concerning hierarchy of the towers, I realized that if there were no 30 feet height limit in this project, I would raise the towers to 40-45 feet and thereby emphasize their vertical structure and focus.
Thanks to Patti, Glenn, Ben, and the critics for all your help!
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