30.11.11

representation examples

collage/experience image
















sections should be rendered using the collage method

one explanatory axonometric or exploded axonometric should be among your diagrams

28.11.11






















miss should i continue in plans elevations sections and a 1/250 model ?

25.11.11

reminder: saturday's session at Gefinor Center in Hamra, Bloc E, 1rst floor, office 101/1.
(LAU studio are not available)

22.11.11

HELLO GUYS,
THIS IS THE LIST OF THE PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T PRESENT TODAY:
1) ME(STEPHANIE KORTBAOUI)
2)NISRINE KHALIFE
3)CINDRELLA SEMAAN
4)MOUAMAD DAADAA
5)GOERGE
6)HAMZA
7)IMAD
FOR THURSDAY,PASSING FIRST

20.11.11

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18.11.11

Progress- Session 2 / Instructions.

Recap of our discussions yesterday

Moe DD: in section on topo lines.
Cindrella: with proportions and mat typology to create courtyards
Stephanie: within triangle
Hamza: loop scheme
Patrick: light and shadows
Ali:  the last scheme.
Nisrine: back to last scheme. Miralles as a main reference.
Imad: developing the new version.
Rani: in sections to rebuild edge.
Georges: from above and below.


meeting for all class on Tuesday at 10 am in class, Byblos, with plans, sections, diagrams, model at 1/250.

Half of the class was absent yesterday. No student is allowed to skip class for any reason. You have to be there , working, even if it is not your turn to see me.
hampi, mohammad aa, amira, mohammad s, khaled, and youssef; you should have called or emailed BEFORE CLASS, requesting if you can skip, that is only for medical reasons+ report. you have to do it in person. you CAN NOT send a word with one of your friends. i won't and did not accept it.

people i still did not see: Younes, Khaled. post on blog a.s.a.p
people that still dont have a scheme to base on: Youssef, Mohammad AA, Mohammad S, Patrick, Mohammad DD, Rani, Cindrella. Please work harder than usual to get there.

17.11.11

Hello all,
I just wanted to inform you that on Tuesday 22 there is going to be an extra session in our usual design class at 10:00am...
It is highly recommended to attend the class for your benefit.
Thank you
PS: YOUR MODELS SHOULD BE ON A 1/250 SCALE FROM NOW ON

16.11.11

Progress

a quick recap on the projects i have reviewed yesterday:

georges: contouring and underground library
fady: folding/unfolding the green line
joy: merging your horizontal scheme with your sectioning technique
hampi: a new slope.
noor: back to scheme 1/ more developed + adjusted proportions
sebastian: 3 snakes with one head.
all of you need to show me a 1/250 model + plans + sections+diagrams for next time.


people who have still undefined schemes:
patrick: shades and shadows. a library that follows the light.
moe aa: still waiting for your work to give a direction.
youssef: same, waiting for your work. work in section not plan
moe dd: get back to topography scheme. manipulate the lines vertically instead of extruding them. refer to scheme posted on blog. work in section not plan.
i need to see your schemes on thursday. 1/500 model + diagrammatic plans/program/sections.

13.11.11

Announcement

Hello all,

the grades are out. ( you can find them under grades)
the general level of the class need considerable work to raise to a design 5 level. Most of you have potential,  but you need to do your share of work+ personal research, be more professional, work more and in an efficient way to achieve better results.
this phase  ( between now and the mid-review) is really critical to determine your status in the studio, and to actually raise your level. i will give special/ additional sessions because you need it.

the brief for the final problem is out ( under brief). It explains how the next phase will be organized. read it very well, and prepare your work accordingly for tuesday.
(based on last review's feedback, you are to develop one scheme in model ( 1/500) , diagrams and one-line plans)

A new system of desk criting will take place where the class will be divided in two groups, and i see 10 people each time; this is in order to spend more time with each of you.

See you on Tuesday.
Sandra

Site Strategies Review

the review tomorrow will start at 3.00 pm sharp.
all students who are still plotting/ not pinned up will be penalized by half a grade down. (i will take attendance at 2.50pm)
the review's guest juror will be Prof. Cindy Menassa.
presentations will be 6mn each so organize your time:
1mn introduction that introduce and link your site analysis with your strategies+ 1 mn per strategy .
deliverables for each strategy : model 1/500 + diagrams+ title.
all models need to fit on the site model.

Presentation order:
3.00-4.10  Stephanie/Imad/Ali/Rani/Joy/Khaled/Hampi
4.20-5.30  Fady/Moe AA/ Cindrella/Georges/Younes/ Nisreen/ Moe DD
5.40-6.50  Patrick/Sebastian/Amira/ Hamza/Moe S/Nour/Youssef

6.11.11

inspiring ideas

reconstructing ground with sectional shifts

linear+ elevated





 perforated urban roof
(from above)
(from below)

vertical massing with vertical public space

horizontal massing  with courtyards



blocking the periphery/central park.


manipulating topography and systems
Hinged volumes : scattering programs with voids