Rhino Scripting

I'm messing around with RhinoVB scripting. I don't know how far I can go, but thinking that I had never even typed a paper until a couple of years ago, it's fun to think that I advanced :) It's not a good idea to familiarize myself to the operation of a certain software, since technology advances so quick. Rather I should be comfortable with learning softwares. There never is a case I have to start from scratch. What I learned in Photoshop helped me to pick up Illustrator. And Illustrator and AutoCAD are helping me using VectorWorks at office. One thing is that to use multiple softwares at a same time confuses me with navigation.

Phoenix AZ

Finally my Christmas! Ryan's family is very relaxed and welcoming. Sitting in front of fire place or lying on the carpet, all I did was reading Ryan's Japanese books.

The third picture is the installation by Cornelia Parker I found at Phoenix museum. Since my studio did hanging beer installation, I have become more interested in installations/sculptures. Though I really liked the exhibition, what made me disappointed was the black rope running in front of the art piece. I know it has to keep people out, but it could have been the tape indication on the floor. An art piece needs a physical context to be experienced by audience. The fact that it cannot communicate just through an artist's idea makes art much more interesting.

4A Final

This was the first time that I teamed up with somebody in studio till all the way to the final project. And first time that teacher let us play with our own concepts. Being on my own without the framework of the studio agenda made me see my weakness and strength. And thanks to Ye, I became comfortable with a whole different way of approaching architecture.




























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Amboy Crater

We couldn't see meteor shower, but saw shooting stars here and there. Amboy Crater is a desirable place to see stars. The view from the bottom of crater is framed in circle and the ridge blocks out far city lights. Thanks to Barry and Daniella for nice pictures.

Alameda Exposed

I made a clip with Ye, Ji, and Carlos as a site study. No story behind it. It shows our interpretation of Alameda Corridor.