Arch Project
This archway was designed in a group project as our final project Spring Semester of Freshman year. The arch had to span over the sidewalk of Landis Green on FSU's campus and fit certain dimensions criteria. Each group was assigned a style to base their arch after. Our group of three was assigned Spanish Moorish architecture. We abstracted the stained glass abundantly found in the architecture and painted colorful patterns on the arch's facade. The semi-circular shape represents the archways and rounded rooftops seen in Spanish Moorish architecture. We incorporated the color blue more towards to top of the arch because rooftops of great importance were traditionally. Also, we had to create a sign and integrate our initials somewhere that did not take away from our design but was still visible. The sign can be seen on both sides with mosaic lettering on a three dimensional form. All three of our initials can be found as you are walking beneath the archway, along with other shapes. This was done to allow light to be cast through the interior of the archway, much like how natural light is brought into the architecture by stained glass and intricate windows. We designed this arch in three pieces: two columns and the top archway, in order to transport it easier. The majority of the arch is made out of plywood, but some cardboard and craft paper were used. We had about one month to complete this project. Keep in mind, all three of us lived in dorms as this was taking place! We ended up making friends with the janitors and they allowed us to store this giant piece of work in their utility room.
This archway was designed in a group project as our final project Spring Semester of Freshman year. The arch had to span over the sidewalk of Landis Green on FSU's campus and fit certain dimensions criteria. Each group was assigned a style to base their arch after. Our group of three was assigned Spanish Moorish architecture. We abstracted the stained glass abundantly found in the architecture and painted colorful patterns on the arch's facade. The semi-circular shape represents the archways and rounded rooftops seen in Spanish Moorish architecture. We incorporated the color blue more towards to top of the arch because rooftops of great importance were traditionally. Also, we had to create a sign and integrate our initials somewhere that did not take away from our design but was still visible. The sign can be seen on both sides with mosaic lettering on a three dimensional form. All three of our initials can be found as you are walking beneath the archway, along with other shapes. This was done to allow light to be cast through the interior of the archway, much like how natural light is brought into the architecture by stained glass and intricate windows. We designed this arch in three pieces: two columns and the top archway, in order to transport it easier. The majority of the arch is made out of plywood, but some cardboard and craft paper were used. We had about one month to complete this project. Keep in mind, all three of us lived in dorms as this was taking place! We ended up making friends with the janitors and they allowed us to store this giant piece of work in their utility room.