Architectural Photography: Photo Walk

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 Beacon Hill in this way.

Thesis: Site: Analysis: Figure Ground

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 (typically one street away from the Trail).

Above is a diagram reflecting both the directly adjacent buildings and the secondary adjacent ones (blue represents the secondary adjacent buildings).

Above is a diagram reflecting both the directly adjacent buildings and the secondary adjacent ones.  This diagram shows the same information as the previous one, yet this one shows the two conditions as a mass of buildings.

Above is a diagram I am currently working on showing buildings adjacent to green spaces within the urban environment.

Two Fold: Set

CDAP: Tower Design Through Grasshopper Scripting: Bubble Tower: Part I

Iteration one of "Bubble Tower"

Above: 'Roof Plan' of "Bubble" Tower


Above: Side view of "Bubble" Tower


Above: Axon of "Bubble" Tower


Iteration two: Created by moving the sliders of Sphere Radius size, Sphere Rotation Angle, Divide Space between the "Bubbles", and the Height of the Central Axis.

Above: 'Roof Plan' of "Bubble" Tower
Above: Side view of "Bubble" Tower

Above: Axon of "Bubble" Tower

Above: Grasshopper definition...hard to read I know, I can post close up shots of it later if there is an interest.

Precedent: Baker House: Alvar Aalto Further Exploration

Precedent: Baker House: Alvar Aalto

Blog: Objectives

The objective of this blog is to create a space for visual discovery through the eyes of an architect. Architectural concepts, visions, spaces, and perceptions will be discussed, critiqued, and posted. The way individuals interact with spaces created is a great inspiration to me as an architect. Architecture is public domain no matter if the building is private or not. People interact with buildings. Buildings need not only to fulfill the requirements of the program, but need to cater to the needs of the users, and passerby's. Architecture is what brings life to a space. ArchEyes will ArchIve buildings, spaces, ideas, thesis, projects, and places that demonstrate or inspire these ideas.