See More Plaster CastsPremise: An architect must have the ability to simultaneously record the physical facts and interpret the emotive qualities of a site. This exercise is a vehicle to explore ways to translate both the physical and metaphysical qualities of a place into the development of a new object.
Objective: Using the information gathered during the site visit, develop a design principle (or multiple principles) that can serve as the basis for the design of an object that can incarnate the essence of the site.    
Deliverable: A cast plaster object that succinctly conveys the principles developed from the site analysis. 
Design Constraints: The cast plaster object will be oriented vertically and will not exceed 4” wide, by 6.5” deep, by 10.5” tall, nor will it’s greatest  dimension in height, width, or depth be less than these dimensions. 
The form-work for the cast must be re-usable so that multiple casts can be made from the same form. Only the provided plaster may be used for the cast. No admixtures. The finished object must be the direct result a cast.  i.e. no carving.