Historic Architecture Buildings

 Sculpture #1

The Brick Villa 
Paper & Glue
11 x 10 x 8.875

Building Inspiration A

Villa Zorayda
Built in 1883 by Franklin W. Smith as a Moorish Revival Winter home
https://villazorayda.com/our-history/

Building Inspiration B

Lightner Museum
Known as the former Hotel Alcazar, a grand Spanish Renaissance Revival resort built in 1888 by Henry Flagler
https://lightnermuseum.org/history/ 

Reflection

This model places a strong emphasis on texture and pattern as central design elements. The carefully crafted brick texture goes beyond mere surface treatment—it introduces a tactile quality that invites the viewer to imagine the physical sensation of the building’s exterior. Visually, it enriches the facade, echoing the architectural language of the Lightner Museum and anchoring the model within a specific historical and aesthetic context. Another defining feature is the series of tall, narrow vertical openings. These aren’t just simple apertures; they establish a rhythmic pattern that guides the viewer’s eye across the facade. Their verticality enhances the sense of height and formality, while their depth suggests a transition between exterior and interior space. This rhythm reinforces the model’s overall sense of order and architectural clarity. Subtle molding details inspired by Villa Zorayda add yet another layer of sophistication. Though understated, these elements introduce ornamentation and complexity, offering a refined counterpoint to the rougher texture of the brickwork. The result is a dynamic interplay between surfaces that enhances the design’s richness and depth.

Sculpture #2

The Breezeway
Paper & Glue
11 x 6.25 x 7.25

Building Inspiration A

Memorial Presbyterian Church
Construction of the sanctuary lasted five years, ending in 1830. The building was later gifted by Henry Flagler as a memorial to his daughter
https://memorialpcusa.org/about/our-history/

Building Inspiration B

Saint Augustine Postal Office
Constructed in 1966, this facility replaced the previous post office housed in the historic governor's house, which served as the city's main postal location from the 1880's until 1965
https://governorshouselibrary.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/the-postal-past-of-governors-house

Reflection

The most striking feature of the design is the series of arches, which create a colonnade effect that defines the main space and introduces a clear sense of rhythm and spatial progression. I was thinking about how these arches could evoke a feeling of both enclosure and transition. Their form was inspired by a blend of architectural elements I observed in both churches and post office buildings. Above, the roof takes on a gabled form, but I experimented with varying heights and overlapping sections to make it more dynamic and visually engaging than a traditional gable. The taller portions were influenced by the soaring steeples commonly seen in church architecture. On the façade, a circular element—interpretable as either a window or a decorative motif—serves as a focal point and offers a soft contrast to the otherwise rectilinear structure. Additionally, the stepped platform and varying roof heights contribute to a layered interplay of volumes and planes, reflecting an intentional approach to spatial composition. I also considered how light and shadow would interact with the form, particularly in the recessed areas created by the arches and the shifting rooflines.