Ideas

Section

Plan

Inspiration

I have been inspired by the Louvre as I think the modern glass orthogonal structure protruding the earth could be Incorporated well into my design. I think the contrast of a modern glass structure is fitting for my design. It is typical of a New World design it contrasts the organic cave like structure within and furthermore it act as the perfect viewing deck to look across the landscape of Rio.

Inspiration

My final decision was to move my design into a different and more relevant city for my character within the painting. I decided to continue with the New World idea as this was a time of exploring in the Netherlands. However I decided Rio De Janeiro was the perfect city because of the unique and mountainous landscape. This amazing landscape is inspiring, interesting and therefore much more relevant to my character. My design will be positioned high into one of the cliffs where he can enjoy the amazing view.

Inspriation

My original idea was to create my design within a new world major city as this is relevant to my character who creates maps for explorers. The painting was created in the late 1600's and was a time the Dutch were exploring the globe.

Inspiration

For my design I was inspired by the ruins of Petra in Jordan. I like the way these amazing structures are purely carved out of cliff sides to create a structure and I plan to do something similar in my design to create a private dwelling.

Description of Painting

An intelligent yet lonely man who observes the world through a window within his comfort zone; this hermit explores the undetermined boundaries of the globe through his imagination and through his map drawings.

Project Two: Vermeer's "The Geographer"