Homage to Holl - "Space is oblivion without light"

Sometimes in the design process you need some inspiration.  For my final Site Design, I have chosen to study the works and career of American architect and water colourist Steven Holl. Most of his designs focus on the principles of light and how it interacts or is enhanced by space and geometry within the landscape and through architecture. His design methodolgy has several stages:

1. Organizing principle - contextual appraisal of the site and theme 
2. Design development through watercolor drawings
3. Modelmaking
4. Construction shots and photographic portfolios of the structure.

During my research I was fascinated by most of his designs, however his design for the Bloch Building, an extension of the Nelson Atkins Museum  peaked my interest.  His organizing principle was  'The Stone and the Feather' - the Bloch Building existing in 'Complementary  Contrast' with the 1933 old building.

This design is based on the construction of five lenses which are transparent, allowing to transmission of light.  These lenses sloped through a sculpture garden with sub terrain galleries for art exhibitions creating spaces above and below.

I attempted to make model to explore what  I envision these lens of the Bloch building would be like. I am pleased with the effect that light has on my egg crate and box model.