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Travel | Guam | Two Lovers Point

2011-12-24T15:25:00.001-08:00

Archeyes: Mobile Devices

2011-09-12T18:50:00.000-07:00

To easily view Archeyes blog via your smart phone use this QR code!

Teaching: Arch 155: Student Blogs

2011-09-12T18:25:00.000-07:00

I am teaching Freshman year studio at Wentworth Institute of Technology this fall. "Arch155 Design Principles l: This course will focus on freehand drawing, utilizing drawing as a tool for the exploration of the built environment. Drawing as a method of “seeing”, the sketchbook as a recording device, and drawing as a tool in the design process will be studied. Weekly exercises will guide the

Photography: Boston: Park Street Church

2011-09-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

Photography: Boston: Ice

2011-09-07T17:29:00.000-07:00

Event Planning: Bridal Shower

2011-09-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

Designed graphics and created recipes for game winners at Stephanie's bridal shower. The cards were paired with a potted herb plant [mint, basil, cilantro, or chives].

Event Planning: Save the Date

2011-09-06T19:47:00.000-07:00

Custom designed save-the-date for Stephanie and Aric.

Sculpture: Casework Design

2011-09-06T19:37:00.000-07:00

Custom Design-Build built-in casework designs for a client's flat screen tv and votive display.

Graphic Design: Humor

2010-12-05T11:26:00.000-08:00

Pretty funny diagram to my life... gingers meet graphic design.

Catching Up

2010-09-03T18:19:00.000-07:00

So once again I have fallen behind on the blog. I am working as a Architectural Designer now at a Design/Build firm. I have been creating renderings for submissions and proposals, as well as some CAD work. I have also been continuing on my cookbook, as well as starting to create jewelry again. I created a simple pair of earrings last night, and wore them to work today. While we were out to

Phenomena: Bash This. Bash That.

2010-07-21T14:33:00.000-07:00

Bash This. Bash That. Innovative Event Planning at your finger tips.

Phenomena: Wentworth Masters Celebration 2010: Part 2

2010-07-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

More event photos courtesy of Wentworth Institute of Technology. Event planned for 400 plus Master of Architecture graduates, faculty, and architectural professions to exhibit the work of Wentworth Architecture Students. We aimed to showcase the work of the graduates from the Master of Architecture Program. The showcase was designed to emulate a New York City style art gallery. Ibeam Graphics and

Archeyes: Competition: Project 10 to the 100

2010-07-13T13:45:00.000-07:00

Do you have an idea that could change the world for the better and truly make a difference? Google thinks with all the information out there that the ideas have been generating for a long time. Google set up a platform for these ideas to flourish; whether the idea is for a new invention, new architectural design, modified water purification system, etc. they wanted to hear ideas from anyone.

Phenomena: Wentworth Masters Celebration 2010

2010-07-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

Event planned for 400 plus Master of Architecture graduates, faculty, and architectural professions to exhibit the work of Wentworth Architecture Students. We aimed to showcase the work of the graduates from the Master of Architecture Program. The showcase was designed to emulate a New York City style art gallery. The showcase remained on display until the next semester began to inspire and

Archeyes: Design: Inspiration

2010-07-12T18:02:00.000-07:00

Interesting movie clip about how to bring the outside into the inside of a space by Philips Design Probe. I really enjoy their use of architectural concepts infused with graphic design and industrial design techniques to solve issues.

Phenomena: Arch Vanguard Gala

2010-07-11T19:16:00.000-07:00

The Master of Architecture class of 2010 wanted to instill new traditions at our school. I was in charge, with a team of 2 others to design, coordinate, and create the Arch Vanguard Gala for 90+ individuals. The design our team decided would envoke ideas of change, innovation, and a reflection to the past. We designed the atmosphere to be reminiscent of the avant-garde era of architecture

Culinary: Triple Berry Pie Take Two

2010-07-08T19:45:00.000-07:00

(now Quadruple Berry Pie)strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries put berries in pie pan to judge amount needed wash berries (dry with paper towel to remove moisture) make crust sugar berries roll out refrigerated dough roll out fit into bottom of pie plate (this crust was a little messy) fill pie with berry filling bake and enjoy!

Photography: Boston: Fourth of July

2010-07-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

Afternoon skyline CambridgeDusk skyline fire works! Zoomed in while using a long exposure my favorite fireworks of the night

Teaching: Sketch Up Lesson

2010-07-07T19:45:00.000-07:00

Thesis: Wentworth Celebration Poster

2010-05-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

Thesis: Final Crit

2010-05-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

Thesis Statement: Landmarks and historic sites throughout the city have become cliche’ and kitschy, overlooked and then delegated to the realm of tourism. The people, who work and live in the city, are in turn, disassociated from these spaces because they do not engage these sites in their everyday activities. By focusing on one of these detached environments, this thesis will respond to issues

Thesis: Studio: Model Making

2010-04-26T09:08:00.000-07:00

Me making a 3D perspective model. The camera got shifted near the end and so you can't me making the model as well.

Thesis: Studio

2010-04-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

Here it is... on you tube

Thesis: Studio

2010-04-24T08:08:00.000-07:00

Our Master Studio space is really cramped. We moved to our student resource room.5 Master students... 8 hours on a Friday night.......(6pm to 2am)We have begun recording our activies every day now.... they will be complied into a video at the end of "death week". This is just a test video... a little fast at the moment, we will splice together the fun parts once we have time, for now...enjoy...

Thesis: Finals: Site Plan

2010-04-23T22:24:00.001-07:00

Thesis: Finals: Sections

2010-04-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

Site on the Boston Common: Re-institutional Center (halfway house) and Cooking School (training school) Reinstitutional center Re-institutional center entry + school entry

ArchEyes: Inspiration

2010-04-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

An Incomplete Manifesto For Growth.... inspiring words to help lead to success. Bruce Mau's Beliefs

Culinary: Triple Berry Pie

2010-04-05T10:28:00.000-07:00

Recipe passed down from my Great Aunt. Triple Berry Pie. For more architectural culinary ventures click here. I have found that architecture and cooking can collide together. Both inspire me through design.

Thesis: Program: Models

2010-04-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

Working model to help develop program adjacencies in the Boston Common.

Thesis: Boston Common Site: Prelim Plan

2010-03-28T09:24:00.000-07:00

Homeless Halfway House/ Shelter With Integrated Community Learning Kitchen, Support Faclities, and Restaurant Hall This plan has been changed since my pin up on Thursday. The overall idea of the plan is beginning to work, the sections that work with this plan are not what I want the architecture to look like at all. The form is beginning to draw the city into the space, while directing the eye

Thesis: Diagrams: Models

2010-03-23T05:35:00.000-07:00

Analysis on the study models I created using Photoshop filters. The goal of this diagraming idea was to find edge conditions that I can use to derive form off of. These edge conditions indicate where passage, form, and juxtaposition can occur.

Architectural Photography: Photo Walk

2010-03-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

These photos were all taken using my Cannon Rebel XT with a Cannon Telephoto Lens (55-250). Instead of having class inside, my class met at Beacon Hill in Boston to walk around and take photos at sunrise. The intensity of the shadows was the best part of shooting during this time. I am really interested as you may know in Macro photography, so most of my photos represent the architecture of

Travel: Chicago: Frank Lloyd Wright

2010-03-11T11:43:00.000-08:00

Frank's home and studio: Robie House

Travel: Chicago

2010-03-09T20:52:00.000-08:00

Just got back safe and sound from the WAC trip to Chicago. I will be posting photos soon!

Travel: Chicago: Jazz

2010-03-06T20:50:00.001-08:00

Currently I am in chicago at a jazz bar. Chicago is incredible!

Archeyes: Homepage

2010-03-02T17:45:00.000-08:00

My homepage is back up and running. I had some "technical difficulties" with the hosting for the site for a while... The website is a more extensive look at my progress and development. here is the link

Thesis: Diagrams: Juxtaposition

2010-02-24T21:51:00.000-08:00

Juxtaposition diagrams

Thesis: Diagrams: Models

2010-02-22T16:56:00.001-08:00

Gummy bear diagrams. Courtesy of George.

Two Fold: ACSA Conference

2010-02-20T18:35:00.000-08:00

Our poster of Two-Fold was selected to be shown at the 94th Annual ACSA Conference representing Design Research in the Studio Context. ASCA Website

Architectural Photography: EV Diagram

2010-02-15T20:17:00.000-08:00

Architectural Photography: Metering

2010-02-15T19:45:00.000-08:00

I wanted to capture all zones 0-10. 0= sky 10= dark alcove Zones 0 to 10 I wanted to capture the detail of the entire scene, so I used a high f-stop (smaller diameter) to do so. 0= sky and high light on concrete 10= alcove I wanted to capture Zones 0-10. I'm not sure if this means that I actually did capture the blackest black and the whitest white. There is no absolute white or black in

Thesis: Model: Process: Streets

2010-02-14T18:59:00.000-08:00

Progress of my 1"=100' site model of Boston's Freedom Trail. I scored the sidewalks, and cut the streets out on the laser cutter. Each of the 8 pieces took about 16 minutes to cut on the laser cutter. Some pieces of the model. Each piece is 24x33.More pieces before assembly.Pinned up version of site and site analysis. These photos were taken on my phone. I will take better photos to show the

Thesis: Program: Analysis

2010-02-09T19:21:00.000-08:00

Thesis: Design Method: Study Models

2010-02-09T19:08:00.000-08:00

Thesis: User Groups: More Diagrams

2010-02-03T20:52:00.000-08:00

This diagram indicates how I want to lift the Freedom Trail up to create seating spaces, and shelter, as well as "bend/ fold" the trail into the ground to excavate usable program space.

Thesis: Site: History

2010-02-03T20:47:00.000-08:00

Above is a diagram showing the time-line of what occured on the Freedom Trail in relation to the physical Freedom Trail path.

Photography: Pinhole Camera

2010-02-01T19:07:00.000-08:00

These are images from my attempt at Pinhole photography. The camera was constructed using this method: Pinhole Camera Instructions. They look pretty odd; over and under exposed, but it is a very interesting method of photography. Not sure if I will ever do it again, but it was an interesting experience. My friend Jill and I tried using this method at first: YouTube Link. We found that this

Thesis: User Groups: Diagrams

2010-01-31T17:04:00.000-08:00

Below is a plan diagram representing the integration of local user groups into the Freedom Trail. Below is a section diagram showing the typical situation of user groups on and around the Freedom Trail. Below is a diagram showing the needs of tourists versus locals. Below are three diagrams showing how the Freedom Trail can be transformed into a spatial idea.

Travel: New York City: Empire State Building: 1.12.10

2010-01-29T11:47:00.000-08:00

All of these photos were taken from the top of the Empire State Building.

Thesis: Site: Model: Process

2010-01-29T11:37:00.000-08:00

Process of working on my conceptual sewn topography model. The thicker red line indicates the Freedom Trail, the other colored threads represent the subway lines, and the black stitches represent the many intertwining streets of Boston. The model is about 3 feet long by 1.5 feet wide.

Photography: The Mission Church: Boston

2010-01-29T11:06:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we had some very weird weather... (typical Boston weather none the less) I tried to capture the snow flurries in front of the Mission Church. The sky kept burning out... I had a lot of trouble getting the metering correct. I tried photoshopping the image to get some color into the sky, but it just looks really grainy and distorted.... I'm sure there will be many more chances for me

Architectural Photography: Flickr Site

2010-01-25T09:09:00.001-08:00

Site for Arch 590 Architectural Photography Elective Above is the link for my class's photo site.

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Figure Ground

2010-01-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

Below are some diagrams of the Freedom Trail for Urban Cliche' to Civic Engagement: Accessibility and Diversity on the Freedom Trail. Above is a diagram reflecting the waterfront edge properties in downtown Boston. Above is a diagram reflecting the buildings directly adjacent to the Freedom Trail. Above is a diagram reflecting the buildings not immediately adjacent to the Freedom Trail (

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Model

2010-01-18T19:43:00.001-08:00

This is an image of one part of my 8 foot study model.

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Survey: Results Diagram

2010-01-18T19:26:00.000-08:00

Below is a visual diagram of results from my initial survey. These are only a few of the many quotes people left for my use. Thank you all for your input! I will be using this diagram of results to begin documenting the results in a more visually stimulating manner than a spread sheet.

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Survey

2009-12-18T13:47:00.001-08:00

Please take my quick survey to help me in my Thesis! Thank you in advance...tell your friends! Survey Here

Two Fold: Book

2009-12-15T18:56:00.000-08:00

Book on Lulu Please go to the following link to see (and buy) my class's book about the fashion show we put on in October!

Special Topics: Masters Studio: Models

2009-12-13T21:28:00.000-08:00

Rhino: Thesis: Scripting Site Forces

2009-12-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

The above rendering is a Grasshopper scripted abstract form that depicts walk-ability to and from T-stations by the Boston Commons.

Thesis: Final Document Book

2009-12-13T20:57:00.000-08:00

If you follow the link below you can see my Thesis Document that I submitted last week. The document contains site analysis, research essay, program and methodology statements, case studies, and my prospectus. The document takes a while to load completely for reasons unknown to me... Alexandra Dupnik's Thesis Book

Special Topics: Masters Studio: 3D Renderings

2009-12-12T16:43:00.000-08:00

These are the renderings from the previous post. I scanned my hand drawn renderings and then printed 2 enlarged copies of the sketches. I cut out different elements in each rendering to create a relief that would show the scale and depth in each rendering.

Special Topics: Masters Studio: Renderings

2009-12-12T16:32:00.000-08:00

Travel: Philadelphia

2009-11-25T17:05:00.001-08:00

Philadelphia PA. 30th street station. I have never experienced this part of the station before. The columns are massive stone, and the lighting effects of the uplighting are very impressive.

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Survey

2009-11-22T16:09:00.001-08:00

Please take my quick survey to help me in my Thesis!Thank you in advance...tell your friends!Survey Here

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Figure Ground: Walking Times

2009-11-15T21:21:00.000-08:00

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Site Specific Locations

2009-11-15T20:57:00.000-08:00

Possible locations for intervention. These sites appear to be neglected by first intuition. Further analysis will be needed to determine if these sites are truly neglected.

Thesis: Local Population Groups: Statistics

2009-11-15T19:27:00.000-08:00

Thesis: Site: Site Analysis: Points of Interest

2009-11-15T17:31:00.001-08:00

Light Pink: Artist LoftsRed: Freedom TrailOrange: Steps On and Off the Trail Suggested by The Freedom TrailBlue: Harbor WalkGreen: Black Heritage TrailYellow: Other Tourist DestinationsPurple: Local Cultural DestinationsMagenta: Sites Mutual for Locals and Tourists Elevation: 58ft Elevation: 54ft Elevation: 49ftElevation: 26ft

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Figure Ground: Zoning

2009-11-15T17:02:00.000-08:00

Scale: 1:1000Scale: 1:2000Scale: 1:3000

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Footprint Outlines

2009-11-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

Scale: 1:1000Scale: 1:2000Scale: 1:3000

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Diagramming

2009-11-15T10:52:00.000-08:00

Google Earth CommunityHopefully this post will work!

Thesis: Site: Site Analysis: Google Earth Tour

2009-11-15T10:34:00.000-08:00

Google Earth Community SiteThe above post requires Google Earth to see the video. This is a short video showing the beginning of my site analysis for my Thesis.

Thesis: Site: Site Analysis

2009-11-15T09:42:00.001-08:00

Google Earth Community PostThe above post requires Google Earth to see the video. This is a short video showing the beginning of my site analysis for my Thesis.

ArchEyes: MFA Tour: 1 Year Before Opening

2009-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

Through WAC (Wentworth Architecture Club) I was able to tour the new addition to the MFA in Boston one year before it will be opened to the public. The addition was designed by Norman Foster. The C of O will be distributed to the client at the end of the year. The tour was given by the Construction Manager of the project. Central Addition. Glass cube atrium for functions and art display

Thesis: Precedent: Charles and Ray Eames: Powers of Ten

2009-11-11T09:08:00.001-08:00

Rhino: Thesis: Final Project Proposal

2009-11-10T16:10:00.000-08:00

Landmarks and historic sites throughout the city have become cliché and kitschy, overlooked and then delegated to the realm of tourism. The people, who work and live in the city, are in turn, disassociated from these spaces because they do not engage these sites in their everyday activities. By focusing on one of these detached environments, this thesis will respond to issues of memory,

Thesis: Bibliography

2009-11-10T15:56:00.000-08:00

Afacan, Yasemin, and Cigdem Erburg. "An Interdisciplinary Heuristic Evaluation Method for Universal Building Design." Applied Ergonomics. Elsevier Limited: 2009.Amazon.com. Applications of Environment-Behavior Research: Case Studies and Analysis (Environment and Behavior). (book review) (accessed 20 October 2009); available from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/

Thesis: Design Method

2009-11-10T15:54:00.001-08:00

Work in progress: Design Methodology Drama, stress, anticipation. It’s 3:30 on Monday 10.05.09. The set is in disarray. People are running everywhere frantically. The fabric panels are ripping off the fence. Our class is really worried that the extremely windy weather is literally going to sweep all of our hard work away. Finally we decided to puncture holes into the panels; which alleviated the strong

Special Topics: Masters Studio: Prelim Ideas

2009-10-27T20:23:00.000-07:00

Special Topics: Masters Studio: Precedents

2009-10-27T19:57:00.000-07:00

Rhino: Scripting

2009-10-27T19:19:00.001-07:00

Function towertowerDim rectDim rect_heightDim floors_capDim iDim strObjectDim arrStartDim arrEndDim floor_copiedDim xDim originDim scale_floorrect = Rhino.GetObject ("select rectangle")rect_height = Rhino.GetReal ("thickness of volume", .5) floors_cap = Rhino.ExtrudeCurveStraight (rect, Array(0,0,.01), Array(0, 0, rect_height)) Rhino.CapPlanarHoles floors_cap'-------------------------------'

Rhino: Models

2009-10-13T06:23:00.000-07:00

Bridge Design

Rhino Models

2009-10-13T06:20:00.000-07:00

Two Fold: Fashion

2009-10-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

Two Fold: Advertisting

2009-10-05T19:30:00.001-07:00

Two Fold: Set

2009-10-05T19:06:00.001-07:00

Rhino: Model: Stair

2009-09-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

sliding planes intersect to create stairway path stair expansion can double as stadium seating Multi-person/ multi-use bench: for lounging, sitting, and reclining "Marshmallow Chair" Read directions one by one following each rule as you go. 1. Choose one piece of string; tie end to any nail. 2. Choose a nail non-adjacent to current wrapped nail. *(non-adjacent= nail must be greater

Photography: RAW: Night Photography, Boston

2009-08-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

Photography: Ramler Park: Peterborough Street, Boston

2009-08-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

Fenway Civic Association

Photography: The Kelleher Rose Garden: Back Bay Fens, Boston

2009-08-21T06:27:00.000-07:00

Fenway Cultural District Website

CDAP: Tower Design Through Grasshopper Scripting: Part III: Final Presentation

2009-08-16T22:13:00.000-07:00