RINA CHAN

2010-04-27

Project 2: Room and Narrative_ Research information

The Geographer (De geograaf)
c. 1668-1669
oil on canvas
20 7/8 x 18 1/4 in. (53 x 46.6 cm.)
Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Research information:

Jan Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque painter who specialized in beautiful, domestic interior scenes of middle class life. Vermeer painted mostly domestic interior scenes. His works are largely genre pieces and portraits, with the exception of two cityscapes and two allegories. His subjects offer a cross-section of seventeenth century Dutch society, ranging from the portrayal of a simple milkmaid at work, to the luxury and splendor of rich notables and merchantmen in their roomy houses. Besides these subjects, religious, poetical, musical, and scientific comments can also be found in his work.

"The Geographer" by Jan Vermeer, he has portrayed a geographer, an individual whose mind dwells on the landscape, measurements, math, geometry and calculations. This painting is a closed interior scene.

I have chosen “The Geographer” by Jan Vermeer because I found it is appealing to me. I love the way the light enters the room and illuminates the interior. The painting is done beautiful muted colors, basic. It is a person dedicated to the work at hand; he appears to have time to dwell on the task before him. To me there is nothing negative, frantic or unappealing in this painting. For me, he is a man enjoying the sunlight coming through the window while he is doing his research and discovery of the planet.

2010-04-08

Project 1: Final model

Project 1: Final poche

Project 1: Final parti

Vertical circulation is facilitated by ramps as well as stairs. The geometry of the house is designed to ensure that as people move through the spaces they experience the harmony between the architectural forms, separated floor levels and the play of light.

All programs developed along with the proceeding ramp. A diagonal divides the public and private space into spatial and cellular zones respectively There is continuous spatial contact between the salon, ramp, terrace and covered terrace.
Free plan interior spaces only separated by partition walls between the building supports. The living and dining areas are open in plan and separated from the outside terraces by large sheets of glass which connect two different spaces. From the main garden terrace, another ramp leads to the upper level. There is a connection between the upper and middle level by sharing the same space (garden terrace).

Pilotis are applied in Le Corbuiser's Villa Savoye. Elevating the structure on freestanding pilotis, neglecting ground floor walls and liberating the home from the dark, damp first story; The villa appears as a floating box that is surmounted by curved volumes.

Villa Savoye are appeared with simple geometric forms. The geometric form of cube and circle demonstrates both in the interior space and exterior shape.