ENTRANT │ Entrant: Dan Lorenzana | Team Members:

PROJECT TYPE │ Community College – Studio

SCHOOL │ Anne Arundel Community College

FACULTY SPONSOR │ Brandi R. Shepard, Professor / Department of Architecture, Interior and Construction Management

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE │ 3/25/2015

Summary Description of Project

The project exposes the student to iconic cities with notable architecture, the architects whom contributed to the city’s landscape and the context of the city exhibiting its global existence. Using an iconic building or architect as a central influence, students select a city that incorporates a rich architectural presence. Students delve into the city’s history, culture, demographics, and economic center in addition to selecting two buildings and a green space. These noted architectural examples are inked and color rendered to illustrate realism and relational environment. In the last phase of the project, students consider the architectural framework to reflect the attributes, qualities and characteristics of the city by designing a travel poster. This graphic exercise is a culmination of the students’ ink and color rendering reflecting their selected pieces of architecture.

Student's Statement

Many European cities like Vatican City still stand as reminders of the power of ancient Rome held in the early world., and as an influence throughout the western world. Architecture was crucial to the success of Rome, both in formal architecture such as temples and basilicas, as well as its utilitarian buildings. Vatican City provided a network of administrative centers and acted as visible symbols of power throughout the City. One notable power, Saint Peter’s Basilica is one of the reasons why it was an inspiration to select this city. A part of the project was to hand rendered images of buildings like the Saint Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel, which emphasize the religious power of Vatican City. Another selection was the Vatican garden. This natural space emphasizes the beauty of nature that has been sustained and preserved for centuries. It shows the importance of Vatican City’s historical development through many generations. Using effective time management and craftsmanship, there was success completing this project. It takes considerable time to do the smallest detail in order to match the realistic imagery of the structures. Using mostly Prismacolor markers and color pencils, alongside micron pens to complete the hand rendered project. Overall, the ink rendering used methods of stippling and scrumbling.Once the ink rendering was completed, the image was transferred to Strathmore paper where the color rendering was completed using a combination of color marker and color pencil; the focus was blending colors and use of shadows.

IMAGE CREDITS (if any)

IMAGE 1:  Pen and Ink Rendering Of Sistine Chapel

IMAGE 2:  Color Rendering of Sistine Chapel

IMAGE 3:  Pen and Ink Rendering of Vatican Garden

IMAGE 4:  Color Rendering of Vatican Garden

IMAGE 5:  Pen and Ink Rendering of Saint Peter's Basilica

IMAGE 6:  Color Rendering of Saint Peter's Basilica

IMAGE 7:  A City to Remember - Vatican City Poster

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