Project 2 - Room & Narrative, Final Submission - Model Pictures

Model Overview, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Model Views, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Site context, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Model Interior, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Roof Details, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Model Details, Model of Project 2, Scale 1:100

Project 2 - Room & Narrative, Final Submissions - Drawings

Project 2 - Room & Narrative - Painting Analysis

"The Geographer"

By Jan Vemeer

17th Century Dutch Paintings

This painting consist of a geographer looking out of his room's window while in his process of studying a map. In the painting, the geographers view was slightly elevated, showing that he wanted to look out while he was working on his work. The main aspect that I explored for this painting is the richness of Asian art influenced materials present inside. The geographer is believed to have venture oriental island as according to his possessions such as the kimono, which is a Japanese traditional clothing worn by himself in the painting, and the big piece of fabric with decorative patterns from China. Organic lines were very obvious as of the patterns present in the fabric. The 2 different items show his obsession with Asian culture materials after his exploration towards the Asia continent. The globe at the top left corner of the painting further explains the geographer's journey where it was turned towards the Indian Ocean, which is the main route in the 17th century for Dutch to venture towards India and China for export and import purposes. Hence, I decided to explore this aspect to further develop my concept towards the design of the building to be designed for the geographer in this painting.