Jenga 3.0, TEAMWORK!

In Jenga 3.0, the task was to combine Jenga 2.0 with 2 other classmates. Now working with not one, but three units, we were required to form a cohesive space that provided not only the forms of egress in between the three spaces, but to provide public exterior and interior spaces, and to provide two stairwells. Team Jive originated when members Corry Mears, myself, and Austin Loman came together. Within just over a week, we developed a space that embodied all our original conceptual words: glide, joint, and groove.

Boards

Model

Book Diagraming

Diagrams of my book, Biomimicry

Below is a diagram of all three books read within team Jive.

Jenga 3.0 : Narrative and Diagrams

Initial Hand Sketches

Team Diagrams

Final Diagram

NARRATIVE

Arranging the three units adjacent to one another, an implied square is formed around the perimeter of the exterior walls. By shifting two of the units outward, the structures seem to be gliding across the landscape while still keeping an implied boundary of a perfect square. The connecting element of the three spaces is a second floor balcony speaking to the notion of joinery while also creating an interior public space below. Groove is implied by a series of corridors leading from exterior to interior as well as public to private. Individual private spaces are accessible from both the ground floor and the second floor balcony. The units are arranged in a fashion that creates nine means of egress. Three modes of egress on the second floor move from the public to private spaces, while two lead from the second floor to the ground floor. On the ground floor the four means of egress are located on each axis of the structure connecting the interior with the exterior.

1 Week, 1 More Space : Jenga 2.0

For Jenga 2.0, we were assigned a space from our previous assignment in which we were to add a top (or bottom) floor that was equal to 50 % of the previous space. The rules were that we had to incorporate a set of stairs (clearly), and that we would introduce either a wall, a column, or a solid.

The space that I was assigned from my previous project was the square space that was designed around the concept word joint, in which I emphasized two separate things fitting together and uniting. For this new space, I still focused it around the same idea, however my method of doing so differed from the first.

In the newly renovated space, I chose to make the staircase be the connecting aspect of the two separate solids. When not in use, the set of stairs would be stored in the solid to the left. Then when the stairs would be needed, they would pull from the wall and connect to another set of stairs that were part of the solid on the right.

Overall, from this project to last, I felt like my work and craftsmanship improved. But there of course are things that I still would like to work on. After critiquing Kara Kooy's work, I believe that next time I would use a similar approach that she used by incorporating hand renderings with digital. Although I attempting completing renderings for my presentation this time, I decided not to use them on my board because I was under the impression that the color had to stand out. But in Kara's example, she used simple black and white shading that turned out beautifully.

Peer Review

Kara Kooy's presentation of her three spaces brought the conceptual word, crystallization, to life. Her physical presentation, as well as verbal presentation was very well thought out and put together. Her spoken words added significantly to her project as her speech supported her visual elements and helped clarify difficult concepts to grasp. She incorporated her models, presentation boards, and words in a manner that was extremely successful in telling her story of the three spaces she designed.

In the first, and smallest space, she framed her design around the conceptual word crystallization by telling the story of a liquid becoming a solid. She did an excellent job using her kit of parts to translate this message across. She used both material selection, and varied ceiling and floor heights to communicate the process of a transparent liquid becoming an opaque, closed in solid. Both her model and Section A drawing helped communicate this idea.

(her model of her space)

(my diagram of how the materials and use of her kit come together)

In her second, square space, she played on the formation of crystallization, in her words, " It is about the crystallization of an idea." The model and plan helped significantly in communicating the path and growth of an idea coming into completion. The carved solid in the center is symbolic of an idea coming to completion and taking form.

(my diagram of her unit)

Her final, largest space is all about transparency, light, mirroring, symmetry, and reflectiveness that are all characteristics of a crystal. Her drawing, Section A, I believe shows all the characteristics of this space that aid in her design concept. The reflective pool, mirroring ceiling, and transparent walls aid in supporting her design concept.

(my diagram of her unit)

Overall, I believe her project and conceptual word was well thought out and put together. Good job, Kara!

Sharon Frazier was the second presenter I reviewed. Her concept word was, levitate, and her models spoke wonders to her conceptual idea. Her models were few of the ones that used materiality to represent her concept, and it definitely aided in communicating her designs to the viewers. Her craft was definitely the best I've seen, as everything was clean and precise.

In her smallest space, 11' x 32'-4", she created a feeling of lightness which was accomplished by her selection of materials. She used one glass wall and two triangular columns to create a transparent, light feel. One of her unique, geometric columns, as well as the wall were additionally embedded with lights to aid in accomplishing a light atmosphere.

In her second, square space, she defined her word levitate by using two solids. Her use of solids represented two opposing magnetic forces coming together, compressing, and then releasing upwards. These two vertical solids were the only subjects in the space, so all focus went towards viewing these solids that came together and reached up to the ceiling.

In her final, largest space, she focused around creating a sense of floating. She did this by using one column, and two walls. One of the two walls was a moveable wall that sat a few inches above the floor which emphasized the concept of levitating in the sense of floating.

Sharon's spaces were well thought out and extremely well executed. Her models stole the show as they simplified the three spaces and were beautifully crafted. Great job Sharon!