CFG - Critical Friends Group Follow this rotation for each person presenting in the group 4 mins- Person presents their research (include videos and pictures) 1 min- Clarifying questions from the group 1 min- Warm feedback from the group 2 mins- Suggestions and Ideas from the group **Presenter must take notes on the feedback they get, so they can use it for their designs

Notable Architects

Richard Meier •Born October 12th 1934, Age 82 American Getty Center LA •Born October 12th 1934, Age 82 American Abstract artist and architect Geometric designs Uses a lot of WHITE and Light Member of a group called The Whites known for white buildings Pritzker Architecture Prize Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art 3

Renzo Piano •Born September 14th 1937, Age 78 Italian Centre Georges Pompidou Paris, France Renzo Piano •Born September 14th 1937, Age 78 Italian Architect and engineer who creates photographic designs. Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris is a light, airy and weightless design with glass. Roof systems that filter light in unique ways. In 2006 named TIMES 100 most influential people in the world. Pritzker Prize  The Resnick Pavilion LACMA Expansion The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center in New Caldeonia.

Rem Koolhaas •Born November 17th 1944, Age 72 Dutch He challenges the traditional building style. Does not like how uncreative skyscrapers have become Urbanist and Professor at Harvard University.  Uses simple diagrams to organize buildings (Illinois Institute of Technology). CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, China Seattle Central Library, USA

Zaha Hadid Iraqi and British Neofuturistic Born October 31st, 1950 - March 31st 2016 Iraqi and British Early work based on abstract paintings. a Neofuturistic Powerful, curving forms with elongated structures Multiple perspective points and fragmented geometry to evoke the chaos of modern life Pritzker Architecture Prize; RIBA Gold Medal ‘Future Energy’ building

Frank Lloyd Wright Born June 8th 1867 – April 9th 1959 American Architect, Interior designer, writer, and educator Harmony with humanity and its environment   Inspiration comes from horizontal lines in reference to the Great Plains. “The greatest American architect of all time“. Frank Lloyd Wright’s House Guggenheim Museum in New York City

Michael Graves Born July 9th 1934 – March 12th 2015 American Introduced color and abstract forms. His style is whimsical and uses clean lines. Postmodern architecture Walt Disney World Swan at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida Team Disney Building Burbank CA. St. Coletta School

I.M. (Ieoh Ming) Pei Born April 26th 1917, Age 99 Chinese American He uses rectilinear forms, light, decorated surfaces, open interior spaces, and visually weightless quality. He uses glass and steel often. He merges building gardens, interior and exterior to create cohesiveness. Pritzker Prize Fav quote - After a client complained about the cost of one of his projects… “My name is I.M. Pei not I am free.” Louvre Pyramid Paris MUDAM Luxembourg Suzhou Museum

Philip Johnson American Law professor and Author “The Glass House” Born July 8th 1906 - January 25th 2005 American Law professor and Author He produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the environment. Included glass, steel, domes and colonnades (rows of columns) in his earlier work. Later he began to manipulate both texture and color in the exterior of his larger buildings. Pritzker Prize National Trust for Hisortic Preservation. NY De Monsta Gatehouse

Rudolph M. Schindler Austrian American Complex 3-D forms Born Sept 10th 1887 - Aug 22nd 1953 Austrian American Complex 3-D forms Warm materials and striking colors Keeps a tight budget by using materials like stucco and plaster over a wood frame, or using roofing as siding Started the modern/ mid-century modern movement Schindler House Los Angeles, California

Frank Gehry Born February 28th 1929, Age 87 Canadian American “The most important architect of our age” Outdoor materials used in unusual places like fences for railings or for décor. Uses cheap materials in unique ways such as: Steel metal, corrugated metal, chain-link fencing (Sometimes used indoors), and cheap wood. He also created cardboard furniture crafted from layers of corrugated cardboard. Louis Vuitton Foundation Walt Disney Concert Hall

Your Assignment - Architects Choose one of the architects and research him or her more. Get a feel for their unique style and creative process. Use their style as inspiration for your own design. Richard Meier, Renzo Piano, Rem Koolhaas, Zaha Hadid, Frank Lloyd Wright, Michael Graves, I.M. (Ieoh Ming) Pei, Philip Johnson, Rudolph M. Schindler, and Frank Gehry On the worksheet, write down what you liked most about your architect and where or how you worked it into your architectural design. Write the name of the building(s) you used as inspiration.

Your Assignment – Field Trip 1. Reflect back on the field trips. What can you incorporate from the field trips into your design? Think about all locations. 2. What age group do you plan to design for? Choose K-8. 3. Describe what architectural plan you would like to design for the DVIA students.

Research What kind of buildings did your architect design? What colors do you notice he or she use often? What kind of materials does he or she use? Find a different building that you like a lot and sketch it in the box provided. What is the name of the building you choose to sketch? How did they arrive at the final design?

Your Assignment – Architectural Plan Complete a pencil drawing from the side view of your architectural plan. Complete a pencil drawing from the top view of your architectural plan. Draw a close up of something you would like to feature. Or a detail you would like to show up close. Here are some examples of what a plan could look like….

Architectural Plan Label important areas. Draw textures Color is optional Show landscaping if it is important to your design.

Architectural Plan Draw a front view with textures to show what material you plan to use. Draw a top view to show where things go and size relationship.

Texture Examples

Architectural Plan Include accessories or details of the inside.

Architectural Plan Draw an arrow coming from one part and add a circle. Inside the circle draw a close up of something you want to highlight on your design. Does it have a wheel that turns or a level or something interactive?

Architectural Plan The side view is called a Section View Label the materials and what each area is for.

Architectural Plan Use simple cartoon characters to represent people.

Architectural Plan

Architectural Plan Label everything!!