Continuing with designs that use the forms of Abstract Expressionists, I found myself designing shapes that were to fit within the golden ratio. I did this because as I was creating a structure that purely focused on form, it should at least catch ones attention immediately and have a strong design.
From the influences of the spatial aspect of geometric forms, I decided to create a void or space or a courtyard between two separate structures. Both structures would fit in the space of the golden ratio. I changed the forms to two structures as I felt that this suited better in reflecting the spatial aspects of expressionism. Additionally, I began designing bridges that would conjoin both structures. However, from my designs I felt that this would crowd the space and create unnecessary shadows. I also used a layering aspect because in this way it could show more forms of the structure.
As I began to create further sketches, I felt that the curved forms that seemed to be influenced by Boccioni and were not integrating the shapes and forms from Malevich or Kandinsky. So I then decided to go back to the simple idea of what I would be making if it wasn't 3D. An artwork.
To display an art piece on a large scale, would be to create a large metal sculpture. I stuck with this idea because it closed the gap between a normal everyday structure and large scale installations. I used the basic forms of a square, triangle and circle, since this is what I found was used most commonly in my research.
Aside from a main curved two or three floor structure, opposite the structure would stand large aluminium shapes, where people could wander inside and around the sculptures. This gives one a stronger involvement and interactivity with the space, rather than something to just look at. In terms of colours, bright complementary colours would be used in both the main building and sculpture, showing the use of colour that was used in Suprematism and Futurism.
I eventually ran out of time to make a model, I then used cardboard as a form of 'sketching' because this aided me in the process to continue making further designs. The cardboard structure has many overhanging elements to it because it creates interesting shadows and light leaks into the structure.
From the influences of the spatial aspect of geometric forms, I decided to create a void or space or a courtyard between two separate structures. Both structures would fit in the space of the golden ratio. I changed the forms to two structures as I felt that this suited better in reflecting the spatial aspects of expressionism. Additionally, I began designing bridges that would conjoin both structures. However, from my designs I felt that this would crowd the space and create unnecessary shadows. I also used a layering aspect because in this way it could show more forms of the structure.
As I began to create further sketches, I felt that the curved forms that seemed to be influenced by Boccioni and were not integrating the shapes and forms from Malevich or Kandinsky. So I then decided to go back to the simple idea of what I would be making if it wasn't 3D. An artwork.
To display an art piece on a large scale, would be to create a large metal sculpture. I stuck with this idea because it closed the gap between a normal everyday structure and large scale installations. I used the basic forms of a square, triangle and circle, since this is what I found was used most commonly in my research.
Aside from a main curved two or three floor structure, opposite the structure would stand large aluminium shapes, where people could wander inside and around the sculptures. This gives one a stronger involvement and interactivity with the space, rather than something to just look at. In terms of colours, bright complementary colours would be used in both the main building and sculpture, showing the use of colour that was used in Suprematism and Futurism.
I eventually ran out of time to make a model, I then used cardboard as a form of 'sketching' because this aided me in the process to continue making further designs. The cardboard structure has many overhanging elements to it because it creates interesting shadows and light leaks into the structure.
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| Sketches of initial plans |
The location I decided to use to put the designs into context was Hyde Park Corner. I chose this location because it is a prominent point in London, where many people visit as it has much green space. This temporary structure could bring a colourful touch to the area as well as providing a new perspective for the area. This view could be seen from the top of the structure I have created.
I have used sketchup as tool of visualisation as ran out of time. Using ketchup didn't always work to my advantage as I could not exactly draw on the curved surfaces, which meant some of the shapes appeared quite disjointed. Although I did over come this issue by rearranging the composition of my shapes and used different cutting tools on sketchup.
The viewing platform structure would be made of clad aluminium and american hardwood and glass, which would give the structure a lighter atmosphere in the park. Each floor does not have complete walls in the interior side because this gives a better connection and flow between the sculpture and building structure. 
