Under the Bridge

This is a sketch from imagination of a close-up of under a bridge.  I focused on typical urban scenery and was inspired by Burgess Park in Southwark.  I tried to emulate the texture of smooth imperfect bricks from close up, as well as small cascading blocks.  I tried to add some natural landscaping into the scene to put the bridge into perspective.

Concept Sketch of Culture-Mix Skyscraper

Here I've tried to use a new age design in sketching a skyscraper.  I misplaced one of the blocks so as to add a creative edge to the design, a symbol of creativity amongst structure.  I've also juxtaposed the clean, clinical, american design of the main body with a traditional, olden looking penthouse, adding an eastern inspired ornament at the top.  This ornament, coupled with wooden doors, adds an element of character to the building.

This is a collage of various images from the internet which I have placed over a sketch of a concept interior; this was intended to be a study of material and how various patterns and textures can be juxtaposed within an interior, in this case a living room.

This is an abstract piece on my terrace; I initially drew a very sketchy diagram representing a building in my estate (center image), after which I sed various brush strokes  and dabs from pictures on the internet to create an artistic alteration to the piece (top image).  I then manipulated it further to create the final piece (bottom image), which is remeniscent of my terrace.

This is a concept drawing for Vue cinema which I came up with; this was supposed to come across as futuristic and clinical in appearance.  I shaded it in Photoshop.

This is an abstract piece of graphic design and typography; I attempted to use lines of different angles to form vague building shapes, also using text as texture and body to 'highlight' where the buildings were supposed to appear.

This is a building I rendered by hand, it is a concept for a church.  I kept the design simple, with the unique selling point of  a curved and pointed window above the main entrance.

This is a sketch of the Taj Mahal; I've always wanted to visit this place as it was probably the first building with significant media exposure I ever came across.

This is a sketch at a city scale from my imagination.  I tried to capture depth in the sketch by curving the landscape around an ocean.

This is a picture of some architecture on Old Kent road around my area; I like the fact that it was not modernised like the rest of this part of the road. The upward angle coupled with the lens flare really bring out the character in this section of the building, which usually does not catch the eye.

This landscape piece is a creative response I have created to show how Architecture can be developed from the simplest and most unrelated sources.  I used various items I believe make up who I am: (left to right) a plastic crown, stationary, a microphone, headphones, a coke can and a bowl of noodles.

This is a piece on the outside of my terrace, in the exit of the road.  I used various layers and filters creatively to create this watercolour effect without the use of brushes or templates.

This is a piece to do with my terrace; I took a photograph and went through a series of steps to create this original eroded vintage effect on Photoshop.

Why I would like to study Architecture at MSA

Architecture is my chosen career path for several reasons, the main one being that I have always believed that your degree should be something that you enjoy.  Ever since I was young I have had a inclination towards design; the ability to create something out of nothing, to see the world from a different perspective as well as to solve problems creatively has been a passion of mine for a long time.

Architecture is a powerful tool culturally; many buildings have become staples in our various cultures in different parts of the world as well as in the universal culture of media.  My favourite architect is William F. Lamb, the architect responsible for one of the greatest media icons of all time, the Empire State Building in New York.  As well as being a great landmark in the USA, it has been the centre of many film plots, famous photographs and stories; its importance in media culture specifically is the reason why it is regarded highly in my eyes, a testimony to the power of imagination and the impact an Architect can have on the world through one idea.

One of the paramount examples of visual beauty in my eyes currently is the Apeiron Hotel in Dubai, a majestic 7-star hotel designed by the Sybarite Architects of London which personally reminds me of a calla lily.  The Apeiron Hotel is a great example of how the magic of maths and physics collaborate with aesthetics effectively, showing off the limitless and astounding ability of the architects.  It is formed of a single curved shape seeming to defy the laws of physics with a sophisticated new-age flair. 

This simple yet complex design is my favourite, and though I am partial to the exotic styles of overseas architects, I do appreciate the ever-increasing collection of architectural gems within London.  One piece which I will definitely see in the near future is the Olympic Stadium by Populous, which specialises in sport-related architecture.  The stadium seems to communicate a message of tradition in its overall design whilst providing high standard facilities; though from afar it looks simple and robust emulating both the strength of tradition hailed by the Olympic Games, instances of futuristic design are evidenced within the 80,000-seated arena, from the hi-tech materials used for the main event circuit down to the ergonomic seats.

Buildings do not always have to be visual pollution, with the right design they can be great additions to landscapes.  In everyday life I like to admire the visual beauty of modern day technology in our society and I believe that Architecture would allow me to finally contribute to my passion effectively. 

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