Kermanstudio

Preliminary Gallery

2007-03-06T22:00:00.000-06:00

Concept Model

2007-03-04T21:05:00.000-06:00

Beginning Final Schematic Design

2007-02-16T14:21:00.000-06:00

We are now moving on to final schemaitc design, where we will finalize our drawings of the building. We shall have our final orthographic drawings at the end of the this state.

Dr. Bozorgi preparing us for the next phase

Brad filiming model completion

Finializing Schematic Model

2007-02-07T13:10:00.000-06:00

Models were built out of white foam core to distinguish them from the existing site model. They were built to accurate dimensions to allow for further development for our design in respect to our neighbors and the site. Questions resolved include: green space allocation, general transportation and circulation, and sun shading.

Tony fitting model

Lee and Renju's roof scape

New amphitheater performance space

Schematic Design

2007-02-02T13:00:00.000-06:00

Now we have started schematic design. We are refining the image of our buildings from the concept stage. We are starting build scale representation of our design during this phase of development. This will allow us to be able to study our buildings in context with our neighbors and the historic elements within our site.

Sean working on his roof

Nguyen sketching ideas

Kevin working on his restaurant

Studio Picture

2007-01-29T12:51:00.000-06:00

Studio picture with the finialized conceptual site model

Beginning the final Semester

2007-01-18T12:59:00.000-06:00

We are starting the final semester of Kerman studio and have begun by adding concept related study models to the site. The next step is slowly moving toward the schematic design schedule and turning our individual conceptts into finialized plans and floorplans

Conceptual model

Working on design

Working toward Design Development

2006-12-01T13:51:00.000-06:00

With individual buildings picked and with the master plan close to final completion, the next step is to work on our individual building design and massing.

Working on designs

Talking about the concepts

Working out design issues

Masterplan Refinement Powerpoint

2006-11-27T13:42:00.000-06:00

2006-11-10T14:08:00.000-06:00

New Kerman Animation

New animation from Josh

Powerpoint Presentation

2006-11-02T00:44:00.000-06:00

Master Plan Drawn

2006-11-01T22:16:00.000-06:00

First final master plan proposal

Building Selection

2006-10-30T08:56:00.000-06:00

Dr. Bozorgi held a meeting during class to have a class evaluation. We graded our fellow students on their performance during the construction of the model. Each student also ranked 3 buildings that they would most like to design, on a separate sheet. This is how we will be able to decide who will design each of the twenty-one buildings. On Wednesday each master planning team will present 3 different schemes for our site. It is nice to begin the design phase of this project.

Captain Will and our model

More site plan analysis

Looking at ideas

More sketching

Planning Approach

2006-10-25T11:24:00.000-05:00

List of potential required buildings on the site. The parking Garages may be removed from the list, however the majority of the buildings on said list will be designed. Each student in the studio will pick one structure from the list and combine all 21 on the given site.

The building list

Master plan analysis

Larry working on a proposal

Model close to finished

2006-10-20T14:20:00.000-05:00

The final pieces of the model are done, and now we are moving to the masterplanning phase of the project. Our studio was split up into three teams for designing the master plan for the site, and from those three, a singular final master plan will be created.

Renju finishing up a model

Bazaar Music

2006-10-11T22:09:00.000-05:00

The class is beginning to run more like a machine. The first portions of the main maidan (courtyard) were set into place. The last two of the base modules were also finished being glued and were set into place. The model should be done after the weekend. It will mean alot to us all when it is finally assembled.

Primer and paint by Sean

Luisa modeling interior walls

Tony's way to keep us in line

Preliminary Animation

2006-10-05T02:04:00.000-05:00

Preliminary Animation

Preliminary animation created by Josh

Model coming to Fruition

2006-10-02T20:06:00.000-05:00

Tony is leading a well coordinated effort for the completion of the group work on the base model. Everyone is staying busy. We should finish all but the main Maidan/Bazaar areas by the end of the week. It is exciting to see our work coming together in this huge model. Soon we will be finished with this model of the existing conditions and we will be able to work within our groups on the conceptual master planning of the site. Dr Bozorgi thanked us for our hard work.

Completed models

Windtowers

First buildings completed

2006-09-29T17:48:00.000-05:00

Finished the first set of site buildings today. Work will continue over the weekend and hopefully model will be finished soon. Dr. Bozorgi emphasized that we needed to be spending time out of class in order to complete the base model in a reasonable amount of time.

The first set of models

Larry working on a building

Nguyen continuing to model

Beginning to Model

2006-09-27T19:35:00.000-05:00

The construction of the site started today, with Tony giving instructions on the method we would be using to construct the buildings. Others split off to work at computer stations so that we would be able to laser cut the more intricate parts of the model (arches, windtowers, etc.). An emphasis was placed on the longevity of the construction and the necessitate of making sure the model stood up over a long period of time.

Meeting about Model Construction

Brad starting to work

Studio at work

Layering the Base

2006-09-25T14:36:00.000-05:00

We received the laser etched fiberboard pieces for the base model and proceeded to lay them on the base. Next, sanded each piece to create a more uniform look and to remove burn marks from the laser.

Placing each board in place

Lining up each board

Partrick gluing down the base

Link to Persian Architecture Movie

2006-09-22T12:11:00.000-05:00

This is an external link to a great movie showing the geometric principles of Iranian architecture

Iranian architecture movie

Laser Progress

2006-09-15T23:55:00.000-05:00

Today, Robert brought some of the final "Laser Etchings" for our model base. The etchings will be the base for our site model and shows the locations of existing built structures. The class began discussing Klaus Herdeg's book (link listed at right). Dr. Bozorgi also gave a short talk, in retrospect, about life in Iran that gave a glimpse back nearly six decades. We are planning to be fully underway on the base model construction by next Friday.

The Laser Cutter at work.

William shows off the base etchings.

Master Planning Ideas

2006-09-13T14:43:00.000-05:00

Conceptual Master Planning

2006-09-11T18:06:00.000-05:00

Dr. Bozorgi worked with the groups of students helping them formulate conceptual master planning. First, the professor emphasized the area that he felt we would focus our "brain-storming/pre-conceptual design" efforts. Also, preparartions were being made for our first group presentation on Wednesday. Tracings and color and dreams. Today, broad strokes were made in our design- the studio was alive.

Where will we design structure.

A work-station.

Lee Montano drawing.