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!