Thursday, February 16, 2012

Tokyo Flow

Tokyo Flow. 24x36.

Google earth, merged images, played with filter and distortion, adjustments of black/white and hue, liquid, images of food, image of Tokyo from sky, overlay of star road< Transparency, Blending tools, etc.

This was created using a series of techniques from above. I wanted to create an image that portrayed the city of Tokyo in a unique way. I intended to bring the viewer away from all of the traffic and bustling of the city and into my experience. The red dot in the center is indicative of  the heart of Japan but also show the center of where people flock to. The black and white imagery brings up memory of World War 2. The imagery is altered to appear like flowing water and a background image of city lights reflects from the backside. The faint star that radiates out from the center is a main star highway in Japan and further emphasizes the flow in and out from the city center. 



Sunday, January 29, 2012

Creation



Imagine

    Buffalo Olmsted Park System: Plan for 21st Century 
Trowbridge & Wolf
   
    It is quite detailed and shows the circulation very clearly
    I learned how color choice affects the presentation
  Aquatic Center
 S. Walsh
     
4 It has a very complex view into the structure.
     I learned how variations of grey and allow a section to read well and how splashes of color give it depth
     
Plaza
 Alex Hogrefe
     
4 The elevation changes are interesting as are the color choices that he used. The shadows are effective
5 I learned shadows really help show the interaction of the sun with the site.

Verdi is a low-maintenance, modular landscaping system that hopes to become the alternative to traditional grass lawns.  Verdi tiles are pre-seeded with built-in irrigation and they interlock for easy installation.  Once completed, the entire system can be attached to a grey water pump, which uses certain recycled water from the home to irrigate the landscaping.  The Verdi system also has other modular parts, such the solar-powered light tiles, shrub planters and path tiles, recycled glass composite inserts, and bamboo or molded recycled plastic inserts.  The technology is compelling because it has the capability to transform the process of landscape design in the backyard, terrace, or even on the roof.  And the built-in irrigation system reduces inefficient use of water, too.  This is a cool product concept to keep an eye on. 
Michael Verde
It can be used in residential areas.
I learned how to show layers of a system