Samantha Spiggle

Sketchup - attempt 1

This was my initial design and first attempt at making my model on sketch up. I ended up starting again as I didn't like the simplicity of the top building and couldn't seem to add useful detail, while the bottom building did not seem to hold any functionality. I kept the same words (enchant, regenerate), though looked to my other initial sketches to make a new design.

enchant
regenerate

Stair 4

This was my initial stair design, though after changing the design of my building, the stair no longer matched. This design was scratched.

Stair 4

I wanted this staircase to fit into a part of the building. Using the triangular spikes, I designed a staircase that fits directly inside. The treads are made of steel to match the material of the building and underneath are concrete blocks for support.

Stair 3

I wanted this staircase to intertwine with the spiral pillars of the building so I designed a spiral staircase. The actual steps are made of wood, though all other parts are made of steel though painted white to match the building. The steps are connected at the base by a length of steel that follows the cylindrical shape and attaches to the pillars wherever possible. Each step has a baluster that connects to the handrail.

Stair 2

This staircase represents 'regenerate' for Trent Jansen Studio. These steps are U shaped as they have the longer landing on one side and the path winds back around. Another form of floating steps, each step is connected to the wall and to another step. I chose timber for my material to contrast with the steel steps above.

inspiration

Stair 1 - used on top building (enchant)

This stair represents 'enchant' for Mountain and Moon. I wanted to design a set of floating steps that follow the outer lines of the building. Each stair is made up of one piece of steel in a U shape and connecting at the top to the base of the building (as sketched). Using steel allows the steps to stay sturdy as they have no further support at the bottom.