MEDITATION/CELEBRATION-Our focal point for studio and drafting has been the sacred space project. The teachers made it clear that they wanted room to be a space of meditation and celebration, these are somewhat contradictory words when thinking of a meditation space I think of colors and materials that release a calm feeling. Celebration is about showcasing something

LIGHT/SHADOW light and shadow are important to design. In drawing we work with lights and shadows to show depth. Our windows transformed light either letting it pass through or holding it in. In old cathedrals stained glass was used to let only a certain amount of light into the space. This was used to create a calm and heavenly experience for the congregation.
TRANSPOSE/JUXTAPOSE

LITERAL/ABSTRACT Often in design designers fight a battle between being literal and being abstract. It is more common in design to be abstract versus being literal. We look for ways to express our ideas through materials and products along with accessories. In history buildings are often built to portray what they are about. The picture below is the

MONOLOUGE/DIALOGUe we have learned that dialoge between projects is important in design. What you create for a space should “talk” to the other objects and materials in your design to create a story.

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