Concept Development

With this new project, my task was to remodel an old railway depot for the Pacific Northern Railway into a artist's residence, gallery, and studio. My specific inspiration for this was the angles of the roof line, as they are very unique and geometric in style and aesthetic quality. Using this knowledge and appearance, I explored the different angles and transferred them into design criteria such as sketches, abstract explorations, and 3D models.

Inspiration Photo

Looking at the roof in this particular photo, one can see the different geometric shapes used in the construction. Triangles, rectangles, and simple lines are all visible and unique. In the first stage of abstract exploration, I experimented with these shapes and the overlapping aspects of the roof line. Both thick and thin lines are used to parallel the contrast in the roof, as well as to show the layers and repetitive quality. Once I completed this part of development I converted my abstract design into a pattern on photoshop, adding color and rotating different pieces. The colors that I chose reflect the colors of the brick used on the roof, as well as the logo colors of the Northern Pacific Railway. Eventually once it looked the way I wanted it to, I sent it into a website that converts jpg images into textile designs (seen at bottom).

Abstract Exploration

Textile Design

The final stage of my concept development was using all of this knowledge and previous application and creating a 3D model. Conceptually speaking I continued with the usage of triangles, as I saw them as an integral yet simplistic element of the roof. In addition to this, I also used a pop of red to create a focal point, as well as the tie in the colors of my textile design. The model itself is made out of museum board, and I cut away parts of the triangles to once again highlight the various geometric aspects of the angles of this roof.

3D Model