The zenith project is the capstone project completed in senior year. Freestyle students choose their own project topics and methodology for completing their projects. We are meant to use the skills we have learned so far to further explore a passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my zenith project, I intended to explore architectural design. This project served as a continuation of my junior exploration, in which I created and illustrated a modernist building in 3-point perspective. In comparison to my knowledge of architectural design during explorations, my understanding of the extent of an architectural project is much improved. Consequently, I incorporated aspects of the project process in; this includes site selection and model representation. My use of space and color came from what I learned in my design class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I challenged myself to use Google SketchUp, a 3D-modeling program, to create a computerized model of my building. I had never used SketchUp before the project started, so I thought that this was a good opportunity to learn a new program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Google SketchUp deleted my files right before the project was due, so what you see below is what I managed to recreate within 40 hours. While it’s regrettable that I lost a good portion of my work, I am at least glad to have some of it left.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n