arch-i-tecture

A blog following my progress through the final stages of art college.

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Exploration.

This week I have spent time exploring the area around Leeds, photographing it and researching the use of urban outdoor space. I have been searching for somewhere to work with, a space that is currently vacant or unloved, which I can make into something beautiful. I have found a few intriguing places, of which I will upload pictures later. Next I plan to narrow my idea and start measuring the places, drawing over the pictures I have taken and modelling the space around each one. This will help me to visualise how the spaces will work and how they will impact on the space around them.

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Harbour wall, Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands.

[its-hcbird]

Six Weeks In.

I am now six weeks into my project, it doesn't feel this way however, due to reading weeks, Amsterdam and half term. I have started to make progress with research and am now searching for a small vacant space somewhere in a city, either Leeds or Doncaster. I found a space in Doncaster, however after evaluation I have decided that 2 metres by 2 metres is not a large enough space for my project. I am continuing my search throughout this week. I plan to photograph and measure the space in depth and draw the space's intimate details. I will then start to edit pictures and do research into the location before beginning to model the area immediately around the plot. I then want to start drawing up different possible plans for the interior of the building, and doing material testing for the exterior building. 

I would love to present my final ideas in the form of a book, bound by myself which is the exact shape of the floor of the plot, a model or two and scale drawings to show my working.

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[its-hcbird]

Amsterdam Trip- Feb 2014

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Research begins.

I am beginning to research the use of space in cities to inform my investigation. I will be collecting pictures and drawings of architecture that will inspire me. I also plan to be drawing, photographing and model making alongside this, so welcome to my blog, I hope you enjoy the journey.