Elements of Projective Geometry

Woodbury University School of Architecture | Fall 2016 | Instructor: Yi-Shu Yeh

As programming has progressed, the understanding of vertical circulation with stairs have been required to provide proper positioning of the occupant to gain the intended viewing of the moon. This procession through the masses and voids, the flat and curved surfaces has been responsive to the scale of the occupant and the intention of maintaining a cohesive spatial relationship of the interior and exterior of the building for moon viewing. Thickness has also been evaluated along the procession to determine how the mass and void engage the more traditional elements of architecture.

Eight 6” x 6” x 6” models were designed using three-dimensional digital software and then fabricated using museum board. The four grey models explore the distribution of voids and the four white modes explore intersecting curves.

The next step will be consider the effect of color and the spatial relationships to the architectural procession as it relates to formal experience or programmatic concern of viewing the moon. Color is a language in itself. Similar to the formal explorations sought in the first phase of the project, a cohesive or harmonious language will be explored. 

A limited set of color deployment strategies will be used to identify key color relationships within the project. Colors will most likely need to be roll painted onto surface prior to assembling the model, colors could be codified in model to help make initial assessments.