technology in study

There is a lot of technology in my case study, the Sunar Furniture Showroom, that is strutural but also for aesthetic purposes. As far as  I can tell, there is no natural light and the room relies on artificial lighting. There is also many different ttpes of coluns throughout the space, some I can assume for strutural purposes. There is a table also in the room that uses technology to stand up with the standard four leg design. I also was unable to find a picture of my exterior for my case study. 

technology in light and color

In this day and age, technology is constantly evolving making it easier to complete everyday tasks more cost efficeintly and in a more pleasing way. What really blew me away was the article by Eaton Corporations. I didn't realize there was LED lights could be more energy efficient. I also thought the aesthetics in the hotel were amazing and I couldn't quite imagine getting the same result from just using regualr lights. It was also cool to read for me since Eaton is headquartered 20 minutes away from me and my stepmom is a vice president there. I never quite knew what they did, but now I am a little more educated on the matter. I also thought it was interesting that a company put all their ducting under them. It seems that all these enviromentally conscience inventions are cheaper and more pleasing to the eye. It makes it easier for the designers to create a space with limited complications like the worry of raditors, expensive lighting, etc. 

technology in time

Technology has been present in all three time periods that we have discussed: anicent, national, and modern. It has been a difficult transition for me to adjust my definiton of technolgy that I once had. To me, when I thought about technology, I thought about computers, cell phones, machines that are manufacturing things or devices and prodcuing products. It was really eye opening for me to hear Patrick talk about all the different types of technology throughout the room that we were in while in pence hall. 
That being said, in ancient times, technology was all around them. The pyramids are still a great example of this. The mud bricks used to build the structures are a part of the technology used in the space. Another example of technology in the egyptians used was the way they created the tombs under ground, along with making fake tombs or "booby traps". Truly, the epyptians were ahead of their time and really set the tone for the upcoming generations. 
As for the national era, the style was very cookie cutter and used renditions that designers adopted from  the French and the English. Columns became very popular which were not only for design purposes but also for structural purposes. In this era, the industrial revolution began to emerge as well. This provided new types of tecnology whether that be with transportation or machinery. Without these new advancements, the modern era would be nothing and the styles would not have changed. 
The modern era introduced many new technologies. I believe this happened due to everyone's creaticvity beginning to emerge. Designers stopped thinking about trends and began to try new things in their pieces. Large windows became very popular which was a new technology. Modernism also was big on different shapes and curvatures. I know egg shell chairs were something very new that people never expected to see. It is interesting to view how things have evolved and changed over the decades. 

technology in scale

I believe cathedrals were super ahead of their times with their detailed structures and large flying buttresses. Most cathedrals were very large and were placed in the center of the city almost as a "home base". The interior details such as stained glass windows and very detailed paintings and sculptures are not only for appeal, but to honor God. These big extravagant buildings were not just for the public eye but to praise jesus. I believe the designs of these cathedrals were so complex compared to other structures that were being built around the same time period. The italians and english, where most of the catholic community lied at that time, were also ahead of the rest of world when it came to technology.

case study 4

artificial light
muted colors, dark lighting
overall, a drab place

Unit summary 4

Light and color help us understand design as an integrated practice by making what we view more appealling and connecting all aspects of the design together. Without color, life would be so dull and so boring. Similarily, without light, aspects would be completely different and would not have the same effect on the viewers as it normally would. For example, the UK Art Muesum is almost completely reliant on artificial light with spotlights on each of the pieces. Without these spotlights, the pieces would blend into the wall and would seem odd in a gallery space. Light and color can also enhance scale making the structure or object seem smaller or visa versa. For example, the lincoln memorial in Washington, D.C., relies heavily on the use of light. At night spotlights shine down on the statue of Lincoln and also have spotlights shining upwards on the columns on the building. The column spotlights make the building seem very large, even from very far away. The way the lighting is set up on the statue also makes it the obvious focal point. The whole structure is white marble, but no two slabs are the same. Therefore, when examining closely in detail, you can notice the different natural tones throughout.  I also believe that light and color connects back to what we have learned in unit 1 and unit 2. Color and light can change the complete look of scale and can also be described with the design elements and principles. All designs can be described with color and light, even if the object is monochromatic or black and white. Even though the piece may not be vibrant, it can still be full of different hues and shades.  

uk art muesum visual essay

Overall, these pieces really blend well together. There is no natural light in the space and strictly relies on all artifiucla lighting. The two used are fluorescent ceiling lights and then spotlights strategically placed to show off the art throughout the museum. The walls are all white, letting the art be the focal point of the space. There are wood floors and and a couple wood benches for viewing. 

campus building

The Good Samartian hospital is one of the main attractions not only on UK's campus, but also in the city of Lexington. It is very large and can be viewed at almost any angle. From the outside, the sun makes the red brick pop against the contrasting concrete portions of thAe buildings. As the day goes on and the sun goes down, artificial light comes into play adding emphasis on certain areas and creating hues of darker and lighter shades across the building. As for the inside of the buldings, there are large windows around exits but as you go deeper into the building, it is flooded with artificial lighting. The hallways also come off almost eerie due to the dim hue the lights give us. I believe this is to keep the vibes calm since sometimes the hospital can be a place of high stress. 

newman, singletary, savs

There are many similarities and differences between these three spaces when discussing light and color. The newman center is very dark when it comes to color. With no natural light, it creates a sense of eerieness that almost can be turned into relaxation. The artificial light used in the space is warm, making it a comfortable place to come and worship. The lighting in the newman center is similar to those in the singletary center. The lights are warm and the space in the auditorium is kept very dim with limited dark colors. In the lobby of the singletay center, there is many windows that create a brighter space than the actual peerfoming space. The color scheme is still kept bare, yet this time enhanced by the change of the natural light throughout the day. Lastly, the SAVS is the brightest space out of the three. the SAVS also has a limited color scheme, without counting the art of the walls. Skylights in the space cause natural light to peer in making the space overall brighter as the day goes on. This space has the most windows than any of the other spaces, but still relies heavy on artificial light. 

Albers Squares

Albers squares were a stable piece from the 1950s and inward. No square seemed to be the same, each with some sort of abstract design. there are many different hues throughout the designs, along with ombre concepts. Many of the squares actually contrast one another. While one has bright colors, others have neutral colors. Or perhaps one may be monocromatic while another is polychromatic. Truly, the possibilties are endless and along with Alber's creativity.