Student Work: Bedroom Design

Assignment: Designing a bedroom



PART I: Design your bedroom and sketch your idea
Requirements:
1. Size: The sketch must be IN SCALE and show all furnishings drawn in pencil on 11” x 17” paper. Sketches only…no t-squares or triangles.


PART II: Build a model of your idea in 3/4” scale.
Requirements:

1. Size: The bedroom may be NO LARGER THAN 200 sq/ft. For example, a room no larger than 20’-0” x 10’-0”. Determine total square footage of any space by multiplying length x width.
2. Closets: You must include at least ONE closet for storage. Additional closets may be added at your discretion. A typical clothes storage closet with one door at a minimum measures 2’-0” x 4’-0”. A typical walk-in closet at a minimum measures 5’-0” x 5’-0”, but larger is recommended.

3. Doors: You must have at least one entry from a hallway through a doorway. A typical doorway with frame measures 3’-0” x 6’-8”.

4. Material: You may use any materials to make your model. Foam core and chipboard will be provided as usual. Any other materials must be purchased separately for your model.

5. Walls: Since this is a plan/section model, all walls will be 9’-0” high.

a. Exterior walls: Exterior walls shall be 6” thick (double layer of foam core.)

b. Interior walls: Interior wall shall be 3” thick (single layer of foam core.)

6. Windows: You must have at least one window in your bedroom design…size and locations are at your discretion. 

7. Furnishings: You must furnish your bedroom model with furnishings (bed, night stands, dressers, rugs/carpets, etc.) You are the designer! Be creative and furnish your new space with anything you want.

Akbar A.

Cortney A.

Christian C.

Christina N.

Delana M.

Jessica B.

Sergio L.

Sarah O.

Sayara U.

Student Work: Design a Bus Stop Shelter

Public transportation in New York City is an essential mode of daily transportation for millions of commuters. One of the most common means of public transportation is the city bus, which (hopefully) arrives on time and (hopefully) takes us to where we need to go. Have you ever considered the bus stop itself? Seems simple, but the bus stop is an essential component of our commuting experience. It is a visual marker which tells us where the bus actually stops; it posts important information about bus lines, schedules, etc. We ALL have to wait at the bus stop...so why not make it an enjoyable experience?

Bus Stop Shelter - Reiana A.

Bus Stop Shelter - Jennifer R.

Wonders World: Top 10 Architectural Wonders of the World

Wonders World: Top 10 Architectural Wonders of the World

Student Work: Philip Johnson Collages

Assignment:  Create an 18"x18" collage based on Philip Johnson and his architectural ideals.


After studying Philip Johnson and his famous "Glass House", students explored through collage his architectural philosophies and ideals.  The only limitations were creativity and canvas size.

Ashley A.

Akbar A.

Yennifer S.

Sarah O.

Victoria B.

Asim H.

Ambika P.

Katherine S.

Sabeena R.

Marisol M.

Nicholas G.

Inferring design intentions

Abstract. Designers draw to explore ideas and solutions. We look at empirical studies of the use of drawing in design, including our own work on the connection between graphic symbols and specific design concerns. We describe an empirical study on sketching for designing an architect's office. We found that designers use different drawing conventions when thinking about different design concerns. We are implementing a freehand drawing program to recognize these drawing conventions and to deliver appropriate knowledge based support for the task at hand.Find out more at: Inferring design intentions: an investigation of freehand drawing conventions in design

CTEA Interdisciplinary Project

Mr. Z's 10th grade architecture classes will soon begin the fall/winter interdisciplinary project.  This year we will be creating a large model of the Periodic Table of Elements to be displayed in the lobby. We will be working in conjunction with Ms. Prophete's chemistry class, Ms. William's math class, and Ms. Feuer's global history class. Here's a couple of renderings of the proposed project:

20th Century Architecture: Philip Johnson

20th Century Architecture: Philip Johnson