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.