Site Specific Installation
My model is of a gazebo that could be placed in the huge field of the airport park by me. People could use it to have picnics while watching the planes. The design was inspired by Antonio da Ponte who was the architect that designed the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. The field is huge and has so much room to spare and I feel that a gazebo would really compliment it. People always go there to watch the planes and a gazebo would be the perfect place to watch them.
Development Board
Site specific location (Mitchell Airport Park):
Overview of park field
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Specific spot where the gazebo would be
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Artistic Inspiration
Inspiration Behind The Design:
When I first started thinking about what I wanted to do, I knew that the best place to build something would be the airport park by mouse because it has a huge field
with plenty of room and many people love it. Then I started thinking that a gazebo
would be the perfect thing to put in the park especially one where people watch
planes. During my research on gazebos, I was hitting dead ends, but for some
reason, an image of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy popped up and I was immediately inspired by how a bridge with such simple designs could look so detailed. I incorporated the arches, the roof, and a rail that was also simple in my
design.
When I first started thinking about what I wanted to do, I knew that the best place to build something would be the airport park by mouse because it has a huge field
with plenty of room and many people love it. Then I started thinking that a gazebo
would be the perfect thing to put in the park especially one where people watch
planes. During my research on gazebos, I was hitting dead ends, but for some
reason, an image of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy popped up and I was immediately inspired by how a bridge with such simple designs could look so detailed. I incorporated the arches, the roof, and a rail that was also simple in my
design.
About Antonio da Ponte:
Antonio da Ponte was a Swiss-born Venetian architect and engineer who was born in 1512 and died in 1597. The Italian architect was possibly the brother of Paola da Ponte who was also an architect, but in Padua. On some projects, he worked with his nephew Antonio Contino. He was the head architect of the rebuilding of the Ducal Palace which was damaged by a fire in 1574. Antonio da Ponte built the bridge after him and his nephew created the design that won over other known architects such as Michelangelo during a contest held by the local authorities under Doge of Venice Pasquale Cicogna. Their design was selected because the other submissions were created by artists who went with a Classical approach when designing the arches. Because their design was so unique and different, there were many critics including another architect, Vincenzo Scamozzi who predicted that the design wouldn't last. Antonio da Ponte became Proto al Sal in 1563 which was a lifetime appointment as superintendent of public building works, controlled by the Magistratura del Sale in Venice, Italy.
Antonio da Ponte was a Swiss-born Venetian architect and engineer who was born in 1512 and died in 1597. The Italian architect was possibly the brother of Paola da Ponte who was also an architect, but in Padua. On some projects, he worked with his nephew Antonio Contino. He was the head architect of the rebuilding of the Ducal Palace which was damaged by a fire in 1574. Antonio da Ponte built the bridge after him and his nephew created the design that won over other known architects such as Michelangelo during a contest held by the local authorities under Doge of Venice Pasquale Cicogna. Their design was selected because the other submissions were created by artists who went with a Classical approach when designing the arches. Because their design was so unique and different, there were many critics including another architect, Vincenzo Scamozzi who predicted that the design wouldn't last. Antonio da Ponte became Proto al Sal in 1563 which was a lifetime appointment as superintendent of public building works, controlled by the Magistratura del Sale in Venice, Italy.
Planning
Planning Sketches
When I first started planning, I knew I wanted whatever I designed to be built for the airport park by my house. I thought a gazebo would be perfect with all the open space so that people could sit down and eat while watching the planes. When I was researching gazebos, I didn't find any that sparked interest until for some odd reason a picture of the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy popped up. I was immediately inspired by how something so simple could look so detailed and tried to incorporate that in my designs.
Process & Experimentation
When I first started working on the gazebo, I used a ruler to measure out an octagon, but it didn't turn out right so I ended up printing out a template I found on google. I traced it onto a thick white poster paper, cut it out, and glued it on a black cardboard board. I started making the panels that would support the arches and roof. I did this by making rectangles that were one inch wide with a line down the middle at the desired length. I cut out the rectangles and cut down both sides in the middle leaving a little space so they didn't separate, but could make it easier to bend the cardboard without creating creases. I then folded them and hot glued them to another one to create rectangular panels. I then glued them to each corner of the octagon floor. Next I used black paper to cut out the arches. I tried to make the main one appear bigger than the others, but it isn't very noticeable. After that, I used the same octagon template to make the roof and hot glued it to the top of each panel.
I created eight trapezoids with cardboard and hot glued four on a square to create two 3-dimensional trapezoids to put on the main panels. I used clear plastic to create two mini 3-dimensional rectangles that would represent lights that automatically turn on at night. I created cubes out of cardboard and glued that on top of the plastic rectangles. For the fence, each rail had two panels and the fence was made out of paper. Finally, I cut off blue and white flowers as well as leaves from fake bouquets I bought at the dollar store. I mixed the white flowers with the blue ones and glued big piles of them all around the gazebo, except for in front of the entrance of course. I hot glued leaves randomly in there and glued flowers on top of the ends. I feel that the flowers made it look more natural and every good gazebo I have seen has flowers around it.
Reflection
I surprisingly enjoyed this project. After spending so much time on my hybrid alter ego project, I never wanted to work with cardboard again, but this project was slightly easier and more enjoyable. The panels and the placement of the flowers was probably my favorite part. Making planning sketches was a little difficult, as I haven't made 3-dimensional sketches in a while, but they ended up being very helpful and I don't think I could have done this project without them. If I were to do this project again, I would want more materials available so that the model could be sturdier and one color. I ended up running out of the black cardstock paper I used for the archers and had to use a flimsier piece of paper for the rest of them which was just a tad bit frustrating. But other than those setbacks, I did enjoy this project and might create more models in the future.
Compare & Contrast
Similarities:
-Both structures have simple arches with one in the center, creating a symmetrical look with harmony -Although not shown in my model, both structures would be white and simple -Both structures are a great spot for people to observe things and socialize |
Differences:
-While both structures are for people to view and socialize, the bridge is for more practical uses such as getting across an area, while the gazebo is for entertainment purposes -The fact that Ponte is Italian is shown in the details, while my structure is more simple and modern |
ACT Responses
1. Clearly explain and describe how you are able to identify the cause-effect relationships between your inspiration and its effect upon your artwork.
While his structure is more elegant, my project shows that you can take something unique, make it simple, and it will still be special and able to serve its purpose.
2. What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The authors sound as if they admire Ponte for creating a design that beat Michelangelo's design. But he is only recognized for a few designs and we still don't know much about his life before that.
3. What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc., while you researched your inspiration?
It seems that a lot of Italian architects go with designs that are white or tan with arches and simple details that make things look more intricate.
4. What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
I wanted to create a gazebo that served its purpose but also create something that seems intricate when it is really just simple.
5. What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
It seems as if Ponte only got such big recognition for his design because it beat designs created by famous artists such as Michelangelo.
While his structure is more elegant, my project shows that you can take something unique, make it simple, and it will still be special and able to serve its purpose.
2. What is the overall approach the author has regarding the topic of your inspiration?
The authors sound as if they admire Ponte for creating a design that beat Michelangelo's design. But he is only recognized for a few designs and we still don't know much about his life before that.
3. What kind of generalizations and conclusions have you discovered about people, ideas, culture, etc., while you researched your inspiration?
It seems that a lot of Italian architects go with designs that are white or tan with arches and simple details that make things look more intricate.
4. What is the central idea or theme around your inspirational research?
I wanted to create a gazebo that served its purpose but also create something that seems intricate when it is really just simple.
5. What kind of inferences did you make while reading your research?
It seems as if Ponte only got such big recognition for his design because it beat designs created by famous artists such as Michelangelo.
Bibliography
"Antonio da Ponte". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Jan. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Antonio-da-Ponte.
“Facts and History of Rialto Bridge.” Rialto Bridge - Facts and History of Ponte Di Rialto, www.bridgesdb.com/bridge-list/rialto-bridge/.
“Facts and History of Rialto Bridge.” Rialto Bridge - Facts and History of Ponte Di Rialto, www.bridgesdb.com/bridge-list/rialto-bridge/.