PROJECT1 : FINAL SUBMISSION

The Steinway and Sons inspired staircase featured in the back ground of my image is showcased in the ideal setting - ELEGANCE - TRANSCENDENCE - TRANQUILLITY

I allowed for my natural landscape to flow over into this space as it brings a more pleasant and organic feel to the overall room ambience. I incorporated more natural aspects into the space (trees, flowers and wood) to draw from the original design/concept of craftmanship of Steinway and Sons allowing it to link more directly to Heston Blumenthal on a structural and materialistic basis.

The "glass bowls" I used for my building should resemble a display case design to showcase art in its purest form. The simplicity and transparency of the building highlights the true beauty in the design and how two completely opposite design mentalities can intertwine and combine to form something so pure and beautiful.

The Mushroom design in the " Heston Blumenthal" inspired design is a more direct link to his creative and imaginative spirit as it literally embodies mushroom shapes. I used Mushrooms for more of a personal input as I find the shape and nature of the organism fascinating. It inspires the creation of new ides, shapes and materialistic factors of a design. They are beautiful, complex and fascinating from all aspects.

PROJECT1: STRUCTURE 2 (STAIRCASE APPLIED)

The second structures main form is derived from the Gossamer structure show up top. this building incorporates the fundamental ideas surrounding modernism where it uses clear lines and simplistic shapes. The staircase inspired by an organic point of view is incorporated into the design.

I like using glass and wood in this design as it creates such a clean and fresh ambiance. it also allows the main features to shine.

PROJECT1: STAIRCASE 3

I like the idea of pieces fitting together. I designed a stair that would perfectly fit into other pieces to create a type of methodical rise and fall to the structure - a wavy undertone.

PROJECT 1: HESTON STAIRCASE 2

Heston Blumenthal is a pioneer not only in terms of cooking and creating, but also in his approach to creation and out of the box thinking. Modernism and invention are at the core of all his work and i wanted to translate it through the staircase. By maintaining a more traditional form to my stairs I was able to find creation and quirky innovation in other forms surrounding the design. I used a literal mushroom creation because of my love for them! They have such a beautiful and organic shape to them that provide an idyllic platform for support and equal weight distribution.

PROJECT1: Steinway & Sons - Staircase 1

 Since 1853, Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. Handcrafting each Steinway requires up to one full year – creating an instrument of rare quality and global renown - I wanted to translate this idea of Beauty and craftsmanship through to the stair case design. The cork design showcases elegance and a sleek designers element that allows for  an elegant rise and fall in use. The use of stainless steel and dark Rose wood is modern, fluid and transcendent.

PROJECT ONE: 36 x TEXTURES

PROJECT ONE : MODEL 1

LINK TO 3D WAREHOUSE MODEL:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u81deeb2e-c7b4-4e23-9cb9-fa11a00d1988

I used the book sketch of the model as a floor plan rather than an elevation - as show in pictures (A) and (B) below.

(A) sketch up floor plan

(B) Original design in book