Playing with SketchUp

Architectonic Experimentation: 1st Iteration (Left), Simplified Concept (Right)

Now that classes are over for the holidays, I've finally got some spare time.  In addition to my relaxing, I've been doing a little experimenting with Google SketchUp. I've used it before, so I'm really experimenting with some ideas that I came up with following the final project. I originally started this concept with two L-shapes (sketches coming later) that evolve into the rest of the architectonic composition. Those two L-shapes are seen, in my mind, quite vividly in section, but camouflaged in other areas by the folding planes and lines. This "Architekton" -esque approach to design is something we've been working with all semester at Tulane. This manipulation of forms allows us to creating interesting designs without thinking of it as a building.  Seems counterintuitive, no? Don't worry, it's not. Stayed tuned for updates on this experiment. I promise I won't wait a month to update this time!