thoughts...

Hey there Denise...

The Turrell case study was difficult to express graphically. I had a hard time trying to find a way to understand/re-present his work in a graphic manner. His work is meant to be experienced in person, so this was a challenge. I do not think the boards are very effective. I much more prefer the simple scans from my sketch book. The board is an attempt to fulfill the assigned material. I have read and re-read my notes and diagrams and each time I do they become a tiny bit more solid in my mind. It was a good study for me, although there was not a solid graphic result.

As far as phenomonology goes... I am not familiar with this and I did a quick search. From what I have read thus far, the "study of structures of experience, or consciousness" is interesting. I think you may be onto something that I seek out in "my" Architecture, although I have never been able to formally identify it. I am always concerned with experience. In every way that I analyze or look at space, I attempt to make a connection to some sort of spatial experience, either consciously or unconsciously. Architecture that achieves this, is usually very appealing to me. The strongest usually deals with the lighting of the space. I cannot stand plain overhead light fixtures that evenly light a room. I much prefer lamps on tables or indirect lighting. The shadows and tones are much more pleasing and interesting. During my intensive crit, one critic made the comment that windows are just windows. I couldn't disagree more. For me natural light is huge. It makes or breaks architecture, in my opinion. I guess this is what I am trying to work through or define in my thesis. I want to give this thought, idea, concept, a form. Architecture with a capital A.

LTL... looks very interesting. I am working on getting a copy of the book. Probably have to order it, so it will be a couple of days. Not having a local library strong in architectural books is a real drag. But I have always wanted to start my own collection. Anyway, I am interested to see their approach to perforations and the realtionship to program.

LTL projects of interest...
http://www.ltlwork.net/pages/portfolio/workinprogress/arthouse.html
http://www.ltlwork.net/pages/portfolio/workinprogress/msk.html

Will start research this week... I am interested in understanding LTL a bit more. The next four weeks will be interesting and may help to form some more technical aspects to thesis as we dive into the lighting portion of our Acoustics and Lighting course.