Exemplar Two: Jean Nouvel continued

While I felt the previous sections by Jean Nouvel fulfilled the criteria to a large degree, I felt it was important to find a section that expressed a greater sense of the 'experience'.

Linework and rendering:
These sections of Nouvel's W Hotel are highly expressive, but simple in their use of linework. Considering that our drawing are not to be technical/construction drawings, but rather demonstrate the spaces and experience of our building, this is an excellent exemplar.

The interior renderings have a sense of layering and transparency that add depth. I find this gives an almost 3D spatial experience for the viewer, enhancing understanding of the spatial qualities of the building.

In this case, I can see that the use of phtoshop has given a stronger sense of lighting, materials, atmosphere etc. However, Using the traditional black and white line work provides clear boundaries and details, which is important. I like that the photoshop is used only in a few elements, while still having the more traditional line sections. This can indicate a hierachy of information (by using colour to capture the viewers attention to one element first), but it can also simply segregate spatial information from one another.

Background and Context:
White background highlights simple linework; basic flora context is shown. The Hotel is near a beach, hence the tropical themed plants.

This is not particularly applicable to my project, as it is extremely important I show the context of the cliff face and height.

Furniture and People:
Furniture adds scale, experiential qualities, and also connotes space zoning. I absolutely love the layering of furniture and other elements, creating a sense of depth and even movement within the space. I think its sense of transparency means it does not dominate for attention, but simply enhances the spatial qualities outlined by the simple linework.

Design Magazine for Middle East and North Africa (DesMena)
DesMena. (2012). W Hotel, Dubai by Ateliers Jean Nouvel: A fresh approah at beachfront hospitality by the french architectural firm. Retrieved July 11, 2012, from http://desmena.com/?p=1155