ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Final-

The main elevator is used to connect external spaces while the internal spaces are connected by small elevators. The main elevator moves from the starting point to the second level bridge at the cut beam. There are two pathway options, left one is owned by Slim and right one is owned by Zhang Yin.

Carlos Slim's Space
Slim space somehow acts as if it is inside a massive construction. His space is constructed inside a glass box where this box has incoherent concrete frames wrapping it. This is to show that how Slim have the strength of controlling. Also, His space takes more spaces compare to others related to the idea of dominating. When Slim enters his space, there will be a pathway that he has to follow. The pathway is an L shape and by then end, he will meet a small elevator. This elevator bridges the end of the pathway to the office space. This space will be used for his staffs and clients to work. Thus, at the other end, there will be a small elevator that will lead to the lower office space which is where Slim works. There will be an enormous space for him. There are stairs to divide the space. This space will lead to a pathway which exit at the first level bridge at the cut beam.

Zhang Yin
Zhang’s space shows the idea of progression. This is show by the placement of the cubes that are put on top of each other. The small elevators are going up connecting the internal space. This is to show that Zhang seems to have potential. Thus, she is also influential because she can bring things together as in the small elevators work together to move to the highest space. Zhang’s exterior space can be seen from every side that it shows how she is being respected. The exit part from Zhang is a slim and slender vertical beam going down.

The main elevator will pick Slim and Zhang and will lead them to the dining table. The dining table space has been intended to be in different shape and form from the office space. It uses the idea of hanging and most part of the space is covered by the massive triangulation structure. The main elevator will move here and will take Slim and Zhang to their position when eating at the dining table. Also, it will take Slim and Zhang back to their office spaces at the second level bridge at the cut beam.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Draft-

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Tips-

Architecture is about space, light, and form. It is about how we connect the spaces and also link it to the environment. There should be a good concept that based on each and every space that we construct.

Tips: Save as many times as you can. There is no auto-recover. :)

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -36 Custom Textures-

36 Custom Textures

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Dining Table-

The table is a combination of a dining table and a meeting table. The overall shape is round just to give more sense of togetherness instead of competition. Slim and Zhang will approach the table from one elevator from each side where they seat. The meeting table is covered by a wall to emphasize the dining table because it is the main intention.

Carlos Slim's Dining Table
The table is carved for him to show how he becomes part of the table. This shows how ambitious he is and how he dominates and controls by having his position by carving the table. The chairback has stick coming out to indicate his strength.

Zhang Yin's Dining Table
She has a small additional table without legs on top of the dining table to show how she always has the potential of progressing. Thus. also influential and respected. The chair outline looks as if it is a spiral that is going up to show her development.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Elevator-

The idea for this elevator is to distinguish spaces for Slim and Zhang but still located in one elevator.

Carlos Slim's Elevator
His space is covered with only thin frames showing the idea of dominating. The frames are enclosing the space that shows how he is controlling. Thus, it is a very sharp right angle frames shows how he is really ambitious.

Zhang Yin's Elevator
The cubes that are placed on top of each other shows how she has the potential to develop. Thus, the tilted cubes express the hard times she had been through that make her influential for other people. She is also respected as the cubes even tough tilted still stand up.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -2 Point Perspectives-

2 shapes facing one directions and the other L shape covers. This shows that Slim and Zhang is disctintive. Each of them has different way to become powerful. But, both of them are honour people and and they have immense role in their environment.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -Pathways-

Carlos Slim's Pathway
The animation shows how the elevator moves through spaces that are constructed tightly that each space is traverse each other.







Zhang Yin's Pathway
The animation shows how the elevator moves up through the pathway as she grew stronger.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -1 Point Perspectives-

Carlos Slim's Space (yellow transparent highlight)
The idea of power of his is related to dominating, controlling, and ambitious. This is because in the article, it says that he owns so many properties in Mexico as if everyone can't live without buying his products. Thus, the Mexico people are mostly very poor. Therefore, he seems dominating among the Mexico people. Thus, he appears controlling many businesses that are running through the country and he is also ambitious which makes him more powerful everyday.

Zhang Yin's Space (purple transparent highlight)
The idea of power of her is related to influential, respected, potential. This is because in the article, it says that Zhang Yin started her career from a waste paper trading that now become a very big compy. Her wealth is increasing these days. Therefore, by looking at her career background, she seems to have great potential. Thus, it looks that she become very influential by encouraging others to work harder. For all of these, she is respected as a richest woman.

ARCH1102 Studio Exp3 -The Three Articles-

Zhang Yin

Zhang Yin, the 49-year-old founder and chairwoman of the paper company, was reported to be the mainland's richest person with a fortune of 27 billion yuan (3.4 billion U.S. dollars). "Zhang Yin's personal assets must have increased by 1.1 billion yuan," Thursday's Xinmin Evening News quoted a company official as saying. Zhang is believed to be the wealthiest self-made woman in the world.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2006-10/13/content_707587.htm

Carlos Slim

"It's hard to live a day without buying one of his products," Sandra Morales, 31, said as she ate lunch in the Plaza Insurgentes shopping center - a property owned by Slim - in Mexico City. "He's so rich and powerful and in a country where there are so many poor."

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0530carlosslim0530.html

Ratan Tata

Tata chairman Ratan Tata is not among the Forbes' list of 40 richest Indians around the world. His sprawling business empire is no longer the largest among privately-owned Indian groups. He's not even considered the most powerful businessman in India. More importantly, there's still a lack of clarity about who'll be his successor after his planned retirement in 2012. But he's one of the most respected corporate chieftains in India. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/6071090.stm