Monday, December 13, 2010

Parrish Wine/Residence Finalized Design



The wine bar and the above residential spaces were generated in response to the organization and living habits of downtown Durham, NC. Within the downtown organization, one’s home is clustered amongst restaurants, bakeries, salons, and galleries, all of which are footsteps away. A similar approach has been taken with the open floor plans whereby rooms and functions are blended; each sharing one footprint, generating a spatial identity within home and utility.

Much like the revitalizing process taking place in downtown Durham, components of the space are designed to soften industrial qualities through an exploration of urbanizing nature. The visual weight of distressed woods is brought to modern standards through the sleekness and utility identified with the urban setting. Perspectives, like that of the outside environment are interrupted but never broken as space-defining components seek to filter space rather than define it.

I have to reference Craig Irvine's design blog, as I borrowed a lot of ideas regarding the composition of my scale figures; enlivening the spaces; breaking out of their frames. I also looked to one of his board layouts, which showed me how a layout can be influenced by shapes and elements present in a "hero shot" perspective.

2 comments:

Craig Stewart Irvine said...

Hello Carlos,

Nice to someone take something and make it there own. Your work is really good ! Give me an email if you need any help with anything. I will help how ever I can.

Cheers

Craig

Carlos Smith said...

Thanks a lot, i'll definitely keep checking on your blog!