September 30th, 2009

We reviewed rhythm, focusing on its relationship to music (music as a metaphor for architecture).
-a line is as light as a feather (line weight)
-what will draw us into an experience? A line?
-asymmetry, cavity (curiosity, unknown), rhythm as AAA/ABA (structure, beats, math/formula)
-timing of music can create balance, be dynamic or evoke stability
-p.196: Alvar Aalto's M.I.T. building - view, perspective, individual
-to see rhythm, think in terms of music first
-BUILD FROM THE CORE, HEART, MIND

We moved on to the subject of texture. What is the experience?
-creating textures
-Cherokee woven basket, used for storage - what is the process? (how: habit, spiritual, function, materials, symbolism, structure); HAND vs TECHNOLOGY
-the Cherokee used to have homes with entrances on top (metaphor)
-we live with objects; our objects describe who we are

We very briefly touched on the subject of color.
-color is associated with material; materials come from nature (the honesty of color)
-painting creates a feeling of homogeneity (historical, i.e. Greek)

*YOUR LINES WILL BECOME YOUR ARCHITECTURE!