Sunday, December 2, 2007

Case Studies/12.03 Meeting

Grounds For Sculpture: Visited Saturday 12/1
Characteristics:
Sculpture garden facility of 35 acres
Interior facilities for extra sculptures
2-Dimensional art facilities
35 acres of sculptures
-Land forms created for spatial flow
-Sculptures placed around obstacles for experience
-Water features
-Natural and false plantings
-Framed views (natural and built)






LOOP - PS1 - My Studio
Installation for NYC, 2006

Based on 'loose fill' architecture
Complete coverage and porosity of site
Network of spaces to encourage social interaction
Creates a field for the unpredictable unfolding of social exchange
Part landscape/part infrastructure
'Jungle gym' type space for adults and children
Intimate to open spaces for clear definition of groups, yet open for complete interaction

Roden Crater - Arizona
Transformation of landforms
Sculpting of spaces and use of light
Use of sun, moon, stars, other celestial events

Above images from:
http://astajons.blog.is
http://vizproto.prism.asu.edu
http://podcasts.thestranger.com

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