Week 1 - Independent Study for Week 2

Three more examples of B+U Architects Projects

Project 1:

Sources:

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/10690/b-u-architects-mixed-used-building-la.html (Online Article)

http://www10.aeccafe.com/blogs/arch-showcase/2011/03/20/firestone-mixed-use-office-building-in-downey-california-by-bu/ (Online Article)

http://www.bplusu.com/images/Designboom%20pdf%2007012010.pdf (Online Magazine Article)

http://www.bplusu.com/images/Inside%20the%20book-%20page%201-35%20sample.pdf (B+U Book "Vector Fields" Chapter (Online) of Firestone Boulevard)

Project 2:

Sources: 

http://archinect.com/features/article/101503/showcase-vectorfields-pt-2-city-futura (Online Article) 

http://www.bplusu.com/project_detail.php?type=7&project=40# (B+U Website - Project Info + Images) 

Project 3:

Sources:

http://www.evolo.us/architecture/taipei-performing-arts-center-bu/ (Online Article about the building) 

http://www.bplusu.com/project_detail.php?type=1&project=37  (B+U Website - Project Info + images)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upXmo5zXiF4 (B+U Youtube Video - Walk Through & Stages of Structure).

My 3 Random Creatures:

Week 1 - Folding & Modelling

Paired Up & Blended...

Theme 1:

Theme 2:

Chosen Contemporary Architect

Sources:

http://www.bplusu.com/index.php (B+U Website)

http://www.bplusu.com/about.php?section=1 (B+U "About Us" page)

http://www.bplusu.com/about.php?section=2 (B+U "Firm History page)

http://www.bplusu.com/about.php?section=5 (B+U "Partners" page)

http://archrecord.construction.com/archrecord2/work/0806/BaumgartnerandUriu.asp (Online Article)

Two Pieces of Their Work

Piece one:

Sources:

http://www.bplusu.com/project_detail.php?type=2&project=34# (B+U Website - Project Info + images)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSPxHw1y6I (B+U YouTube video - Walk Through + Stages of Structure).

Piece Two:

Sources:

http://architecturelinked.com/profiles/blogs/tall-emblem-structure-by-bu (Online Article about the building)

http://www.bplusu.com/project_detail.php?type=2&project=38# (B+U Website - Project Info + images)

My Folded A4 Paper Models

Folded Model 1:

Folded Model 2:

Folded and Digital Model 1:

Folded and Digital Model 2: