Material Selection

My model involves a wide range of materials. The large pyramids are built from sandstone, but are covered with a thin layer of sand grains. The platform formed around the pyramid is also made from sandstone, as well as the large 'legs' of the pyramids. The large extensions erected from the primary pyramid are made from concrete with steel framing. The art studio that is connected to the pyramids is primarily made of different kinds of wood, and its roof is covered by shingles. The rails of these two structures are made from steel. Also both structure have employed glass for windows. The stairs leading from the pyramids to the bridge, as well as the bridge itself, are made from steel and sand stone. The meeting area is constructed primarily from titanium and glass, however its raised floor board is made from wood.

The stairs leading from the meeting area to the ground are made from pine, steel, concrete and glass.

Te bottom structure is constructed primarily from black stone and brick. Its floors and stairs are made from pine. The structure is supported by steel.

Bottom Stairs

The bottom set of stairs transforms at the bottom into a different style.

This set of stairs leads from the surface to the underground studio.

This set of stairs connects the meeting area to the ground.

Meeting Area

This is the meeting area for the two artists.

Bridge

This is the bridge that connects the top set of stairs to the bottom set.

Double Stairs

My model involves several sets of stairs. This is the top set.

Cross Sections of Stairs

My Model (Refined)

This is a refined version of my model.












































These are some sky lights I've added.

My Eighteen Sketches

My Model (First Draft)

This is my model as a whole.

this is the bottom part (nurture).

This is the top part (inspiring).

The bottom drawing is the one which I based my 3D sketch up model on. Top word is inspiring, bottom word is nurture.

Three Artists

war, fight, vigilant

Sidney Nolan - "Death of Captain Fraser"

precision, make, inspiring

Ricky Swallow - "Killing Time"

scare, nurture, fragile

Patricia Piccinini - "We Are Family"

Best Work, Inpiring Building, Something Beautiful

This painting was part of my body of work from high school. It is the fourth of a collection of four works. My body of work was chosen for Art Express 2008 and was/is held at COFA, UNSW. It is an appropriation of a Renaissance painting called "The Tailor" by Giovanni Battista Moroni. I believe this is the highest quality of work that I have done so far.

My main source of inspiration to become an architect simply came from residential buildings. Ever since I was exposed to unique architectural buildings I had wanted to contribute to this form of art. I had chosen this particular building because I believe it has an idyllic Greek appearance, integrated into a modern structural frame. Greek architecture and culture had always fascinated me, grasping my attention with structures ranging from amphitheatres right through to the Parthenon. Hence, I believe this building highlights all the qualities that I feel passionate about and inspire me to become an architect.

Unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to experience the Great Barrier Reef in person and I did not take this photograph, but I still have chosen this as something I believe is beautiful. I believe the coral reefs of the world are by far the most beautiful ecosystems on the planet, encapsulating a variety of organisms, structures and colours, giving them a unique natural beauty that cannot be seen anywhere else.