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  Blog 9 Weekly summary This week we talked about our container projects. We had a lecture where we got examples from the past to show us things like the drawing we will need as well as the renders. IT was very helpful to see what the end goal is especially because we don't know how to do most of these things and it was nice to see that it is possible. We also had our small group meetings to talk about what we had so far on our projects. I think mine went well. I have a good layout so far as well as some ideas for the design of the building. One thing I learned from my partner Elie is that I forgot to think about where to add storage. So I will think about that when working on the floor plans this week. We will be meeting with our mentors this coming week and I think that will be very beneficial.  Here are some of the precedent studies I did: Inspiration: Diagrams: Sketchup ideas: Sketches

  Blog 8 Weekly summary  This week we had an amazing opportunity to visit a beautiful container home this week. We were able to learn about how these container homes work and how they feel when you are inside. It was also a great example of modern design done in a colorful but also cozy way. I really enjoyed this field trip! We also learned about emphasis and contrast in our lecture.  Emphasis: the purposeful development of focal dominant characteristics within a space establishes a hierarchy within the space  emphases can also create an element of story within a space  it creates a feeling of drama, personality, and balance Types of emphasis  color texture  lighting furniture views  architectural details  Contrast  cohesiveness is important, but too much of the same thing can create a flat and monotones space contrast adds the balance needed to bring a design concept to completion contrast can be achieved by pacing two or more elements ...