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Focal Point FALL 2013

Suburban Landscapes

Table of Contents

Design Thesis 3 About the Editor 4 Elements of Design 5

Line 6 Texture 10 Light 14 Color 21 Space 25 Shape 29 Form 33

Principles of Design 37 Balance 38 Harmony 43 Emphasis 47 Massing 50 Rhythm 53 Proportion 57 Scale 60 Credits 63

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THE MONUMENT

THE POINT

Design Thesis For the past nine years I have been living in a beautiful neighborhood, The Point Lake & Golf Club (Trump National Charlotte) in Mooresville, NC. Until recently I haven't noticed or appreciated the elements of design that have surrounded me. That is why I have chosen The Point to document how these elements have been a part of my everyday life. I used a clean format throughout the magazine, very straight, linear and structured. The layout is consistent and I also chose a crisp Century Gothic font. All of the pictures in this publication were taken by me in my house, The Point, or our club, Trump National Charlotte.

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THE FINISHING HOLE

TRUMP NATIONAL CHARLOTTE

Growing up I was always a lanky awkward kid that was not sure what to do with myself. I have always been an energetic kind of person, so naturally my parents got me involved in sports. I started off with all the basics; basketball, football, soccer and baseball. Despite my overwhelming energy, I was horrible at these sports due to my lack of coordination.

So I turned to the water… Although swimming is a very structured, rigid, repetitive and precise sport, it has a very fluid and rhythmic flow to it. I like to balance the things in my life in this way, organically technical.

Add the precision of competitive swimming and the creative energy of an awkward teenager and you have the design perspective of Reed Wheeler.

REED WHEELER

About the Editor

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line texture light color space shape form

Elements of Design

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LINE

Straight Horizontal Straight Vertical Curved Flowing

LINE forms the direction or feeling of a design and is particularly dominant in contemporary art and interiors.

THE GENERAL STORE

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Straight Horizontal LINE

HORIZONTAL LINES create a feeling of repose and solidity that is calming and relaxing. The lines in this fence elongate the estate it is surrounding.

THE SQUARE

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Straight Vertical LINE

VERTICAL LINES tend to provide a feeling of height, strength and dignity. Like any entrance, you want the feeling of security. These columns outside of the bakery reinforce this feeling.

THE BAKERY


Curved Flowing LINE

Horizontal Lines create a feeling of repose and solidity and, like vertical lines, also provide strength.

THE DOCK PATH

CURVED FLOWING LINES represent more natural movement. This dock complements the smooth, flowing curves of the lake. These lines also act as a calming guide.

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TEXTURE

Surface Quality Real Non-reflective Reflective

TEXTURE is the surface quality of an object.

THE CIRCLE

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Surface Quality Real TEXTURE

Surface Quality Real Texture is texture you can physically feel. These coarse, ridged cobble stones are a great example. They not only look rough but also feel rough.

THE VILLAGE

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Non-Reflective TEXTURE

NON-REFLECTIVE TEXTURE does not reflect light. Standard house paint is a very common non-reflective texture. As you can see, the white paint on these tiles do not reflect any light.

THE TAVERN


Reflective TEXTURE

Reflective Texture …

THE CIRCLE

REFLECTIVE TEXTURE does exactly what it says, reflects. As you can see in this sign, the grass and trees are being reflected off of it.


LIGHT

Art Natural Task Combustion Track Soffit

LIGHT combines art and technology – light

affects the physical and the emotional comfort of the user.

THE LAKE CLUB


Art LIGHT

LIVING ROOM

ART LIGHT is used to emphasize paintings and portraits. Here you can see the overhead lights highlighting the picture.

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Task LIGHT

DESK

TASK LIGHT is a more personal type of light. As you can see here, the study lamp is specifically used to brighten the task at hand, homework.

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Track LIGHT

THE GENERAL STORE

TRACK LIGHTING is when multiple lights are hung from a track, used to highlight different objects. These are commonly used in stores, as shown here, to emphasis various items.


Soffit Light

THE GENERAL STORE

SOFFIT LIGHTS are lights embedded within the ceiling, brighten specific areas, such as a porch or a cabinet.


Combustion Light

THE MEN’S LOUNGE

COMBUSTION LIGHT is light that is created by fire. At The Point, the theme is a Nantucket Village, and much of the village is illuminated by natural, combustion light.


Natural Light

THE LAKE CLUB

NATURAL LIGHT is light that comes from outside, whether it be from the sun or moon. Here you can see the big windows allowing sunlight to enter and light up the room.


COLOR

Monochromatic Analogous Complementary

COLOR is dependent on light.

THE LIVING ROOM

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Monochromatic COLOR

THE LAKE CLUB

MONOCHROMATIC COLOR is when there are different shades of the same color. Here the theme is white and as you can tell, there

are many different variations of it.


Analogous COLOR

THE DINING ROOM

ANALOGOUS COLORS are colors that are adjacent on the color wheel. Here we have a very creamy yellow and a darker, burnt, orange to complement it.


Complementary COLOR

COMPLEMENTARY COLORS are colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel. Here we have a bluish grey and a vibrant orange that complement each other very well.

THE SITTING ROOM


SPACE

Positive Negative Crowding Territoriality

SPACE is the area found within an enclosure.

THE STAIRWELL


Positive SPACE

THE LAKE CLUB

POSITIVE SPACE is anything that takes up space. Here you can see the massive fireplace consuming much of the space within the room.


Negative SPACE

Negative Space is any empty space. There is plenty of negative space between the racks of these windows. This can be used to bring in natural light or break up a space but allow visual passage.

THE TENNIS SHOP


Crowding Territoriality SPACE

THE LOFT

CROWDING TERRITORIALITY SPACE is space where people gather in close proximity. Like this one, living rooms are the most common type of crowding territoriality space.

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SHAPE

Abstract Geometric Natural/Organic

SHAPE is the contour of an object. THE PRO SHOP

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Abstract SHAPE

GUEST ROOM

ABSTRACT SHAPE departs from nature. The design elements may or may not be recognizable. Here the traditional, or natural, representation of the sun and moon have been transformed into an alternative representation.

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Geometric SHAPE

THE TENNIS COURTS

GEOMETRIC SHAPE is made of classic geometric shapes such as rectangles, triangles, circles etc.. This carpet is made up of Rectangles and squares.


Natural/Organic SHAPE

THE POOL AREA

NATURAL/ORGANIC SHAPES are either created from nature or are made to look like they were. These rocks are a great representation of natural/organic shapes.


FORM

Geometric Natural Abstract

FORM defines the essential nature of the design that distinguishes it.

THE KITCHEN


Geometric FORM

THE LAKE CLUB

GEOMETRIC FORM is structure made up of proportional geometric shapes. Here we see the rafters are made up of triangles and rectangles that together create a balanced structural frame.


Natural FORM

THE 18TH GREEN

NATURAL FORM is made up of things from nature. This earthy landscape is made up of water, forestry and stone.


Abstract FORM

THE DINING ROOM

ABSTRACT FORMS are forms that resemble natural figures but are altered. Here we have a glass vase that has the shape of a swan but is altered to be more refined.


scale proportion balance rhythm emphasis harmony

Principles Of Design

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BALANCE

Structural Symmetry Structural Radial Symmetry Visual Symmetry Visual Radial Symmetry

THE LAKE CLUB


BALANCE is that quality in a room that establishes a sense of equilibrium and repose.

Structural Symmetry BALANCE

THE MEN’S LOCKER ROOM

STRUCTURAL SYMMETRY BALANCE is when a building is symmetrical on both sides. Here at the men’s club, both sides are of equal symmetry.


Structural Radial Symmetry BALANCE

THE PUTTING GREEN

STRUCTURAL RADIAL SYMMETRY BALANCE is a structure that is symmetrical in each quarter, Spheres are a fantastic representation of radial symmetry.


Visual Symmetry BALANCE

THE COMMONS

VISUAL SYMMETRY BALANCE is when you can cut a scenery down the middle and have it be symmetrical on both sides. Here the staircase leading to the center tree are both symmetrical.


Visual Radial Symmetry Balance

THE TAVERN

VISUAL RADIAL SYMMETRY BALANCE is when scenery can be cut into fourths and still be symmetrical in all four pieces. Circular tables like this one are an excellent example of radial balance.


HARMONY

Unity Through Line Unity Through Shape Unity Through Repetition

HARMONY is the unique blend of unity and variety.

THE LAKE CLUB EVENT BAR


Unity Through Line HARMONY

THE PRO SHOP Here we have UNITY THROUGH LINE HARMONY from the clock, light pegs, and flag pool. Together the form a vertical balance.


Unity Through Shape HARMONY

THE MEN’S RESTROOM

Here we have UNITY THROUGH SHAPE HARMONY with the pattern of hexagons that make up the floor pattern of the men’s room.


Unity Through Repetition HARMONY

THE LAKE CLUB

Here, the consistent use of chandeliers hanging from the columns and the table set up create UNITY THROUGH REPETITION.


EMPHASIS

Visual Focal Point Structural Focal Point

EMPHASIS refers to the focal point and supportive furnishings that create the center of attention.

THE CART BARN


Visual Focal Point EMPHASIS

THE PRACTICE GREEN

Here the VISUAL FOCAL POINT EMPHASIS is the clock. The white stairs and railings draw your attention and focus to the black clock in the center of your view.


Structural Focal Point EMPHASIS

THE LAKE CLUB

Here the STRUCTURAL FOCAL POINT EMPHASIS is the entrance to the Lake Club. The vertical lines of the pillars flow towards the entrance doors invite you towards them.


MASSING

Actual Density Optical Density

When a two-dimensional shape takes on a third dimension, it becomes a MASS made up of a volume outlined by the shape.

THE GUEST ROOM


Actual Density MASSING

THE TURN HOUSE

ACTUAL DENSITY MASSING is when an object or structure takes up positive space with its presents. Here, the Turn House is a very full and heavy building that takes up space with its mass.


Optical Density MASSING

THE VILLAGE GREEN

OPTICAL DENSITY MASSING is when there isn’t an actual object to take up space, but rather the scenery. Here the negative space is filled with rich color and natural texture which completes the scenery.

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RHYTHM

Repetitive Transitional/Flowing Climatic

THE TAVERN

RHYTHM assists the eye in moving easily about a room from one area to another, creating a flowing quality.


Repetitive RHYTHM

THE LAKE CLUB

The pattern on the carpet is a REPETITIVE RHYTHM because it is repeated throughout the room. The tables are also arranged in a repeated fashion.


Transitional/Flowing RHYTHM

THE COMMON DOCKS

Here we see the dock as a set of vertical lines that have a TRANSITIONAL/FLOWING RHYTHM which leads to the docks that are a series of horizontal lines.

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Climatic RHYTHM

THE VILLAGE GREEN

CLIMATIC RHYTHM is when there is a series of rhythmic elements that lead to a focal point. Here the pillars surround and draw your attention to the focal Point.

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PROPORTION

Object in Proportion with Space Object NOT in Proportion with Space

THE KITCHEN

PROPORTION refers to both the relationship of one part of an object to its other parts or to the whole, as well as the relationship of one object to another.


Object in Proportion with Space PROPORTION

THE WINE ROOM

The wine bottles are OBJECTS IN PROPORTION WITH SPACE PROPORTION here as they are easily accessible and are well fitting to the room.


Object Not in Proportion with Space PROPORTION

This apple is an OBJECT NOT IN PROPORTION WITH SPACE PROPORTION. The apple is much larger relative to the other objects in the room.

THE FOYER

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SCALE

Human Symbolic

THE LANDING

SCALE compares an item or space to something of a known size.

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Human SCALE

THE COFFEE SHOP

This counter at the coffee shop is of HUMAN SCALE as you can see by the chairs and products on the shelves.


Symbolic SCALE

THE FLAG

SYMBOLIC SCALE is used to describe certain objects in how they represent something. Here we see a massive American flag symbolizing freedom.


Credits

Cover: Arial photo http://www.pointonnorman.com/aboutlakenorman.asp

PAGE 5 & 37: Blue Stained Glass background http://www.indiwall.com/wallpaper/blue-backgrounds-wallpaper-retro-pattern-twitter-background/

PAGE 4: LEGO photo http://graphicleftovers.com/blog/repurposing-legos-functional-and-fun-design-ideas/

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THE CART PATH

TRUMP NATIONAL CHARLOTTE

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