The topography of the model is under construction as I write this. I am the first and only person to oppose the method of construction. I care much for precision, much like any architect should. Those working on the base did not foresee the issue of un-planed wood being laminated together. I argue that the gaps will show and become more pronounced as the topography is cut out from each longitudinal section. Their argument is that it will make the model look more "natural." I argue that means poor craft. They argue that it's already half way done, and we've already gone through the first supply of wood. Everyone except for maybe one person is against me. This makes me think that none of them will make good architects. Who knows?
I always tell myself that a good architect means being precise at the smallest of details, so that the finish product will show it. If it means they start over, so be it! Isn't this what an architect would tell a general contractor if he saw a poorly constructed wall? This group has only been working on that base for 2 or so days, it would be silly to not even consider my suggestions.
After this, I went to eat lunch, but I came back and the so-called leader of the model base group
came and had a discussion with me. He wanted to let me know that I wasn't being blown off (bullshit), and that I should come down there and give more of my opinions because they have noticed that I'm good with details. Personally, I think it's a load of crap, said just so that I won't be upset or so they won't feel bad about this occasion. I honestly feel that I will continue to butt heads with the rest of the people because I have much higher expectations for craft.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Estonia this Saturday
This weekend, the whole group is going to Talinn, Estonia! I really have no idea what to expect there, I've been told that there is quite a bit of nice contemporary architecture there, mostly designed by Finns. Also, apparently that is where everyone here goes to shop for really good prices. Good, I need a new raincoat, sigh, I lost mine somehow. Anyway, in a city were it supposedly rains a lot, it hasn't rained much. This has also been, according to the locals, one of the hottest summers they can remember so far. I'd say that it's gotten to about mid 80's, max!
Lots of pictures are up at zxinfinity.photoshop.com! Check them out. I also have a bunch of panoramic photographs to post, but they won't fit on my Photoshop express site, because they exceed the dimensions. I need to edit some of them first, but I think ya'll will like em! I certainly do :) My only wish is that I have a big tripod! My little one does no good.
Still drawing... Neither of my 2 partners are skilled at drawing, I'm going to have to step up and do them myself, if I can't teach them by example. I've completed one elevation pencil rendering, and have gotten lots of praise so far by my prof as well as peers... The prof said it was one of the most beautiful he'd seen by a student in the 8 years he's been doing the Finland abroad program. That's cool, but I don't see what he sees... to me it's just like any other example drawings he's shown us.
Anyway, I must get back to drawing. Hopefully I'll have more time to work on those panoramas. Stay tuned!
Lots of pictures are up at zxinfinity.photoshop.com! Check them out. I also have a bunch of panoramic photographs to post, but they won't fit on my Photoshop express site, because they exceed the dimensions. I need to edit some of them first, but I think ya'll will like em! I certainly do :) My only wish is that I have a big tripod! My little one does no good.
Still drawing... Neither of my 2 partners are skilled at drawing, I'm going to have to step up and do them myself, if I can't teach them by example. I've completed one elevation pencil rendering, and have gotten lots of praise so far by my prof as well as peers... The prof said it was one of the most beautiful he'd seen by a student in the 8 years he's been doing the Finland abroad program. That's cool, but I don't see what he sees... to me it's just like any other example drawings he's shown us.
Anyway, I must get back to drawing. Hopefully I'll have more time to work on those panoramas. Stay tuned!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Still Drawing...
On the plus side, I've found an online Photoshop at www.photoshop.com that will allow me to upload and share my photos as well as edit them online! Check them out at:
http://zxinfinity.photoshop.com
http://zxinfinity.photoshop.com
Friday, June 6, 2008
Birthday Number 2
Today is Friday, and I'm at school drafting with pencil. I have been really busy as of late, so I haven't had time to blog, let alone do required reading. I have a ton of pictures, so when I get the time, I will catch up, I promise!
Last night was Alex's birthday celebration, who is one of the dudes from UTA. That's the 2nd birthday on this trip! Since it was a Thursday night, we had to search the city for a lively atmosphere. It wasn't that hard, we eventually found an 18+ club on the third try called KY Klubbi. The first 2 were either old people who couldn't dance or completely dead. It turns out that Finnish people in general have no rhythm on the dance floor, so that made for some good laughs. 1.50 for beers before midnight! Also, since 18 is the legal drinking age, people were slamming back those drinks. There was still a large crowd who weren't drinking, and they danced in a circle typically, kinda like high school prom. These circles are nearly impenetrable. Alex boldly penetrated one of them, doing the robot. They all got a kick out of it, but promptly moved away to reform their circle.
Several of girls pretended to not know English when they were too stiff to get onto the dance floor. In general, the girls were a bit too shy. The guys were very much the opposite. They love to drink, and dance... if that's what they call it. Most of the time I noticed they would just shake and grab... everywhere and everything. Hahaha.
Much more to come....
Last night was Alex's birthday celebration, who is one of the dudes from UTA. That's the 2nd birthday on this trip! Since it was a Thursday night, we had to search the city for a lively atmosphere. It wasn't that hard, we eventually found an 18+ club on the third try called KY Klubbi. The first 2 were either old people who couldn't dance or completely dead. It turns out that Finnish people in general have no rhythm on the dance floor, so that made for some good laughs. 1.50 for beers before midnight! Also, since 18 is the legal drinking age, people were slamming back those drinks. There was still a large crowd who weren't drinking, and they danced in a circle typically, kinda like high school prom. These circles are nearly impenetrable. Alex boldly penetrated one of them, doing the robot. They all got a kick out of it, but promptly moved away to reform their circle.
Several of girls pretended to not know English when they were too stiff to get onto the dance floor. In general, the girls were a bit too shy. The guys were very much the opposite. They love to drink, and dance... if that's what they call it. Most of the time I noticed they would just shake and grab... everywhere and everything. Hahaha.
Much more to come....
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