SYMBIOTE. Geometry and Fabrication

Renderings

Basic Geometry

Plan

Section

Geometry Evolution

Performance Diagram SYMBIOTE

Installation-Collaboration

The Ohio State University. Sophomore Studio, Spring 2008

SYMBIOTE. Inspirations

Victo Horta. Tassel Hotel

Blade Runner Wet and Blue Atmosphere

Growing roots. Entrapment.

Spyder Man. Venom

SYMBIOTE.

Installation-Collaboration

The Ohio State University. Sophomore Studio. Spring 2008

Critic: Gabriel Esquivel

Lighting Designer Consultant: David Covey. OSU Dance Department

Students:

Jon Blistan

Ryan Whitby

Steve Christy

Mike Grieser

THE OPULENT.

Baroque effect of levitation

Review day

Vortex

THE OPULENT

Installation-Collaboration

The Ohio State University. Sophomore Studio. Spring 2008.

Critic: Gabriel Esquivel

Lighting Designer Consultant: Dave Covey OSU Dance Department

The concept behind this project was first articulated by looking at Tango as a source of movement and seduction, the different interaction of how the female dancer hooks the male dancer. an idea of opulence was always behind the team, so the investigation continued by looking at things like Baroque and Rococo interiors as well as the eastern performance like the Dragon Dance. The use of gold became a clear notion, the use of red came from looking at at inspirations like the 45th Anniversary show of Valentino, who is well known for his use of red. However, as a result of the research the team found out that the combination red and gold in almost every culture is a sign of royalty and opulence.

The project should great an a golden atmosphere, with a red element levitating producing a Baroque effect, at one point vortexing producing a moment of emotional intensity. The use of a reflective gold floor was crucial in helping achieve this effect.

THE OPULENT. Fabrication

Rhino Study

Topology of each wing

Unfolded UV Curve for fabrication. Dimension plan for cutting.

Welding

Welded wing

Sewing Technique

THE OPULENT

THE OPULENT. Inspirations

Richard Avedon's photo of Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face

Tango

Valentino Red

Baroque

Asian Opulent Fashion

THE OPULENT

Installation-Collaboration

The Ohio State University. Sophomore Studio

Critic:

Gabriel Esquivel

Students:

Marie Trabold

Norman Ai

Tyler Hardie

Mike Baltitas

Nicole Brown

THE OPULENT. Analog Studies

Atmospheres

Techniques

Inspiration

The OPULENT

Opulence, Seduction and Excess

The Ohio State University. Knowlton School of Architecture. Spring 2008

Critic: Gabriel Esquivel

Lighting Effects Critic: Dave Covey

Students

Marie Trabold

Norman Ai

Tyler Hardie

Mike Baltitas

Nicole Brown

The Idea is to produce an atmosphere using Tango as a motion effect, the emotion of seduction. and combining Eastern and Western Opulence.

Lecture at the Rafael Landivar University in Guatemala

March of 2008 Gabriel Esquivel gave a conference at the School of Architecture and Design at the Universidad Landivar in Guatemala City. The event was the to celebrate the school's program accreditation. Gabriel Esquivel was invited by the Dean Cristian Vela to give two lectures one at the accreditation ceremony called "Seriality and Aura" and the second one called "Series of Prcedents"the following day for the students.