Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Bus stop

Gesture + Symbol: This bench caught my eye because it has a slight curve to it. When I was thinking about Cultural and social meanings I was thinking how the bench was fit to acomodate slouching. I think this is a cultural thing because we all like to lean back and relax, and the bench was built to fit.
Symmetry + Balance: This shelter can be cut into symmetrical halves from the front and the side. It is divided into 2 by the support on the side. From the back the supports divide the shelter into six equal pieces, which can be divided in half. Where I think this shelter missed the bar is the roof throws the shelter off balance. It looks just stuck on the top without any thought.
Repetitive + Unique: There were repetitive support bars all over the shelter. It drew your eye across the form. There wasn't a unique piece in this bus stop.
Mass + Form: This bus stop was a rectangular form. It had three walls and a curved roof. there were glass panels and the roof was opaque. It had two benches inside to sit on.

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