Week 7 Models

 Week 7 Models

 This week I had to really delve into how I can develop the lighting situation of my model and how to develop a threshold. I have been fairly limited in where I could go and how I could develop my part of the building as I live in collage accommodation where I have people on either side of my and above and below me. I choose to instead use the room next to mine as well and and designed the adjoining wall to be able to share light whilst provided the privacy that is expected for a bedroom. The meter of wall that runs alongside the wardrobe section is a semi-translucent meaning that the light that enters the room from outside has a greater opportunity to fill the room with light. I have also increased the length of the window meaning more of the exterior environment can be seen. I want my threshold to bridge the gap between inside and outside despite not being able to go outside. I want to be able to open the window and let the breeze and fresh air in and to have a view.

 I felt that the end result was effective with the light path being very broad when I photographed the model. Due to technical difficulties (my laptop died) I have been unable to have a figure within my models yet. However they are at 1:50 scale, with a 2.5m high ceiling with a door that is almost the same height.

Modeling with paper has had its challenges. At times it has been fairly difficult to get the paper to sit and hold where I want it to go. However, it is very easy to cut and score lines and can be very time efficient as I can photocopy my template before I cut it so I can have 2 identical versions (which when folded oppoaite ways creates mirrored rooms).

I also found experimenting with the light very interesting- it created some intriguing effects.

* Update: I was able to get a figure into my models after my technical difficulties were resolved. As you can see, the window is much larger than the person as it is floor to ceiling. I have chosen to make it this big as I believe the difference in how much light can enter would me extraordinary. I also felt that with the room itself being so small, a large window would help the atmosphere seem less confining.