The space in this clip is developed utilizing the strong figure of the bed as a central element. The use of wall hangings, furniture placement, color and texture further define and enforce the focal point. The symmetrically placed side tables and wall hangings frame the figure of the bed enforcing its place of prominence. Color is used to create a neutral background with tones of gray. The contrasting dark blue of the area rug provides a strong base for the bed. The only warm color used within the space is at the headboard. The warm color and soft texture of the headboard becomes the focal point of the space.
I chose this second clip because it creates a similar space as in Clip 1 but in a different manner. This room also has a strong central axis to a focal point. However, the space defined draws in the observer as opposed to Clip 1, which keeps the observer to the outside of the space. Color and rhythm are also used here. The two-way mirrors create a rhythm on axis to the corner of the room. Two Green chairs occupy this space and are flanked by three white chairs on each side. The coffee table is located on axis with the corner of the room. The forms and colors of the coffee table create a datum line. This provides a visual thread to the point of focus.
The space in this clip is strongly defined by the raised wood deck, which establishes the perimeter of the outdoor patio. The large square deck is reduced in scale by the use of a square grid in which the smaller square forms of the fire pit, the coffee table, and the seating are arranged. The space created is “democratic” in its function. Every occupant will have equal access to the flat work surface of the table, equal visual access to the fire pit, and unimpeded interaction with their neighbors. As the fire pit is a point of focus, I represented it literally as a pit to ensure it remained unoccupied.
This space is created by the overlay of furniture on a cross axis over a central circular ground. The space promotes interaction from the concentric edge, defined by the furniture. The space created by the cross-axis over the area rug is more difficult to occupy. Someone located here will not have sight lines to all occupants of the perimeter and will be in a position of exposure and vulnerability. It takes more effort to occupy this space. Therefore, I projected a figure in place of the void to demonstrate the greater effort required to occupy the center. The perimeter is left open to promote free access around the center.
4 comments:
Tim, I am intrigued by how some of us were able to focus on the space without allowing the "all-stars" to cloud the issue..... each of your diagrams focuses solely on the inanimate objects within the view.... very architectural...I personally, had a difficult time looking at the space without focusing on the interaction of the members within..I found I needed to create sub-groups of views depending on the interaction, or lack of interaction, taking place in the shot..... your analysis is very focused and deliberate....good job...
Peter - I did try to take into consideration the occupants of the space. But I did analyse each space as a still shot. For the most part, I did not emphasize much on the two-way mirrors. I saw these as requirements of the show and not necessarily part of the spatial experiance. At times, they did impact the space as in the second clip that I analysed.
Clip 1: The diagrams you present are essentially simplified versions of the actual perspective. While your text begins to "dissect" the perspective, I am not sure that you are using an effective diagramming technique. If you are intending to diagram (read: analyze) the perspective by creating a caricature of it (as a means to exploit/explore its inherent conditions and thereby make the subtle more obvious), then I do not think your diagrams are "expressive" (or exploit-ive) enough.
Clip 2: Same. (Note: The accompanying texts are well written. They provide the reader with an understanding of the logic as to why you chose the elements you did, etc.)
Chris, thanks for the direction. I was a little unsure of how to approach the space analysis. I agree that they are quite literal. I will be posting my first plan and section work in progress shortly. I think I have moved more to the abstract in them. Let me know if I am heading the right direction.
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