Finishing Touches

My video never happened. It wasn't for want of trying. I had a really good idea for it and was working on it. I even learnt how to animate in Photoshop but for some reason, my video editing software was having none of it and I after I had spent a fair amount of time putting it all together . . . it refused to publish. I don't think it liked me using Photoshop to make the animations so I don't think I'll be doing that again. I did however have some montages that I was really happy with.

After we had out final reviews, I started altering and improving stuff for portfolio. The main thing bought up in my review was that I needed to either integrate my precedents into my design work or refer back to them. This made more sense and made my project flow better I think. 

It was also suggested that I made my site plans clearer by indicating which part of the site was below ground and which was above so that it was easier to read. This was simple enough to do. 

As well as Photoshopping all my technical drawings, I made a third detail drawing showing how I would deal with the regular flooding on the site - shutting the building down completely while the waters were at a dangerous level as most of the site, if not all of it, would be underwater. I seal the building off by using shutters over the folding doors of the main club space and the doors of the changing rooms and conference centre. 

Getting There

Last week, I said no more AutoCAD . . . . . . I spent 12 hours on it yesterday and another good couple today. Not to mention the time early in the week.

But, I think I am almost done. I have now finished my plans and added all the details in the way of furniture etc. All that is left to do is make them look pretty in Photoshop. I have also made a lot of progress on my SketchUp model which means I will be able to start animating that for my video. That will probably be done tomorrow. 

Tuesday saw us all back in studio and we had one on one tutorial. As I had more or less completed my tech drawings by then, I was able to get some feedback on them and how I could improve them. If I learnt anything on Tuesday, it was that circulation space is a waste of space. Yes, it is needed but it can be compressed in order to make the most of space and, essentially, save money. Don't put doors where they aren't needed either. So baring these points in mind, I rearranged the changing rooms and conference centre in order to create more space and to get rid of unnecessary circulation space. It was something that hadn't occurred to me but when mentioned, made a lot of sense.

As well as my video, the only thing I really need to finish and check of my list are the vertical circulation, the video and then getting everything in a presentable format. 

Damn Scale

After finishing my design today, I was going to start my plans, sections and elevations today. I began by measuring my sketched plan at 1:500. After I had measured everything, I noticed that it was all so big: the race office, for example, has to have a floor area of at least 10m2. My office dimensions were 17x14. I need to work on this! So, looking into materials has gone on hold until I can scale my building properly and get my drawings done. THEN I can look at materials and how to flood proof my building. Fun times