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Project 3: FORM

PROJECT 3: FORM

EXPLORING A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE

The first part of the task was focused upon collecting seven identical objects that can easily be moulded and sculpted to create a series of transformations. 

My chosen object was a orange. I transformed seven identical oranges to match each of the transformations. 


1. SUBTRACTIVE



2.ADDITIVE 
3. DISTORTION

4. ASYMMETRICAL 

5. SYMMETRICAL

6. FRAGEMENTATION


7. ABSTRACTION




The second part of this task was to find a few examples of the use of transformations of form that have been used by Landscape Architects around the world.

Below are some of my chosen examples:



OMBRE, Canada Archicolture
This project is an example of both an additive and subtractive transformation. The soil has been removed and in place added with planting and stones. This tranforms the site into being like an archaeological excavation eld, with visitors being confronted with an array of identical dug out squares. 

Ombre, Canada
Archicolture

Ombre, Canada
Archicolture


SKY MIRRORS, Itaparia Island, Bahia, Brazil X-Studio
This is an example of a subtractive formation. It is a site specific intervention, aiming to create a dialogue with nature, generated through the cyclical transformation of the sea. 

Sky Mirrors, Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil
X-Studio 

Sky Mirrors, Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil
X-Studio 


AQUA SOCCER, Hamburg, Germany Topotek 1
An example of an additive transformation. The water added creates a new environment from transformed lawn- field football to water on the town.

Aqua Soccer, Hamburg, Germany
Topotek 1



BOERENHOL [PARK]ING Wagon Landscaping
This project uses a mix of additive and subtractive transformations. The site was initally a car park transformed into an experimental garden, providing an innovative and ecological solution in a world where soils are impermeable. 

Borenhol [Park]ing
Wagon-Landscaping 

Borenhol [Park]ing
Wagon-Landscaping


 GREEN VARNISH, Saint Louis, USA Normad Studio The project is closely related to the social and environmental impacts of Landscape Architecture. The space is transformed through additive and distorted transformations. The project adds green space and height to the area. 
Green Varnish, Saint Louis, USA
Normad Studio

Green Varnish, Saint Louis, USA
Normad Studio



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