This first initial concept sketch was an exploration of how I could capture the "feeling" of the Apple store. After visiting a nearby store and pulling from past visits from other apple stores I created a list of senses that came to mind: Formal, clean, seamless, open, visual, touch, layers and material. This concept sketch, although very diagrammatic, explores many of those first senses. How one is lead through the store, how the product in presented.
The direct path of travel, from front to back of the store, had a very formal 'progressional' attitude about it. This sense of formal progression was also present in the presentation of the product. The seamless transition of the product was very interesting. It made sense, you get the computer, then you get the software, then you get the "toys" to go with the computer.
The apple store is like a candy shop for adults. My eyes were all over the place, even though there were a few physical boundaries, I was still able to get a glimpse of what was beyond. Layers and layers and layers of information, product, and visual information is all experienced at any given moment.
2.17.2007
Final Crit: Conept Statement/Studio Introduction
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I just looked at your entire project and it tells a great story! I could easily follow your reason and your ideas came through very clear. Actually, I liked your written portion of the blog explaining the project the most. I could see that you put a lot of thought into your project.
I just noticed this blog because it was linked to the Boston Architectural College's website. I am thinking about enrolling into the Dist. M. Arch. program next fall. Do you have advice or comments about the program?
Kevin,
Thanks for the interest in the program and taking the time to review the entire blog. If you are interested in looking at the second semester of work that we have just completed go to this link/site www.kab-2.blogspot.com or http://distancemarch2.blogspot.com/index.html.
This program is great for those of us that have been working in the profession for a while (I have 7 years of experience in an office) and can offer a lot for those just entering the profession and wanting to complete school with out taking the time for a traditional 6 month semester. The program, over the last two semesters, has really grown and continues to look towards the next few cohorts to really make a solid foundation in the architectural education realm.
My advice to you regarding this program (and I think others would say the same) is… be ready for the long haul. The two weeks leading up to the 10 day intensive is partly an ice breaker for the instructor and other classmates, the 10 day intensive, is just that. These ten days, the instructors and even the admin challenged and engaged us with a clear direction, passion and knowledge. The six weeks after the intensive is where we as students get to really shine. We head back to our respective cities and produce! The blog tool is a great vehicle for the one on one “desk crit” time, except it does even more… the cohort that you will become part of is in many ways another family, and you will not only get great feedback from the instructor but valuable feedback from fellow classmates that are from a perspective that the instructor can not always provide.
The classes themselves are set up in a fashion (at least from how I see it) to bring you back to the academic forum while craftily using the skills that you have developed in the office.
The student population and experiences that show up at the door are vast! The accumulative brain power is remarkable and diverse. There is plenty to learn from the school and instructors, but there is another layer of education and friendship that is enormous… each other… my cohort, the first cohort, has two licensed architects and several LEED AP people all of which are just as thirsty for knowledge, the degree and architecture.
The BAC’s approach to live, work, learn is refreshing…. They see a strong connection between education and work… BAC already has established a professional practice program/reporting system that all their students have to be part of… this program, the Distance M.Arch program takes that ideology to the next level. A program that was greatly needed and is supported by the community, BAC facility and the students… This is something great to be part of.
On a different note… this program is intense… it is meant to be intense. Discuss with your family, wife, girlfriend, kids; boss etc anyone that you interact with… because it will affect them. The support and love from people back home will only make this easier and more enjoyable.
To wrap this up… because I could go on a lot longer…. This program, for me, has been a top 5 decision! I am very excited about this school, how they teach, why they teach and there overall all commitment to architecture… we were told at the end of the first semester that the BAC is interested in graduating architects, not just students.
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