Blog 3: That's What She Said

I believe that everyone has something to say. For my project I am considering a design reflecting greenspace or the 2009 Seniors at Aloha.

For the greenspace project, I am hoping to create the top section of a head, from about the nose up, open at the brain. Inside will be a small park. Along the outside the face with be sculpted as well as empowering quotes. To create this I have researched other outdoor forms of public architecture such as art in the Millenium Park and works by Juame Plensa. Plensa's work is displayed in one of the most prestigious art and music theaters in Chicago. Weather conditions are a strong factor I need to consider for a project like this. I want to design the structure to be largely self sufficient (i.e., fully irrigated, etc.). For this, I am studying other bildings designed with the idea of Green space and other environmental ideas.

My second idea for a project would be a memorial to the 2009 Seniors (i.e., me :) ). For this i plan to construct a building that appears plain white on the outside but along inside walls are either quotes or handprints of all Aloha High School 2009 Seniors. This concept requires more researched based on materials and modern art design. Companies such as MoCo Loco have provided more smooth, rounded techniques I want to use in my structure. I plan on avoiding bold in the structure itself and instead incorporate them into the works of the students by making their quotes or handprints colorful against a solid background. I am researching color palettes and typography to explore contrasting styles that may emphasize individuality and rememberance.