Mock Models

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          My favorite method of designing a buildings aesthetics are by making miniature mock up models of the outer shell. I adore the simplicity and ease with which it all comes together. The concept is so easily translated into a model and the tweaks can be made even more easily. Functions are fit accordingly and therefore my life is resolved. 

          These models belong to my second semester design project. The concept was based on the flight of a bird as the project was to design a childrens library. My love for origami was finally being used as I transformed this symbol of flight and bird into paper and then picked up those lines to make these mock models. I have to admit it was a lot of fun! I truly believe one needs to feel excited about an idea for it to really flourish. This sentiment does contradict the belief of the tortured artist, which many would say is the true color of creativity. But I disagree. My beliefs agree with "Big Magic" a book by Elizabeth Gilbert. You have to be able to enjoy your own work positively.