Weave The Shadow
2012
2012
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This project is about shadow. I am particularly interested in the overlapping of different densities of shadows. Shadows of trees, plants and fences are complex and beautiful; shadows of small objects are animated and darker; shadows of buildings are crisp and lighter. While all these elements come together and overlap with each other, I find the shadows vivid and extremely appealing.
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Diagrams above explore ways to analyze the overlapping of various kinds of shadows around the given site twice a day. The darker the lines, the denser the shadows are, and the length of the lines also indicates the height of the object casting the shadows.
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Study Models
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Macrame, one kine of weaving techniques, is used as the approach of the design. From the left, the first and second study model is further used in the concept model, imitating different densities of shadows.
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Concept Model
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The site model is made in accordance with the ideal shadow diagram, forming a serious of canopy-like structures above the site.
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Plan and section on the ideal shadow diagram.
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Final Model
Final Model / Morning
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Final Model / Afternoon
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