The project that I am currently working on is an adaptive reuse design for the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot in Pullman, Washington. During my site visit, I continuously found myself being drawn to this bench, located near the southeast end of the depot.
I was struck by the contrasting nature of the bench and its surroundings, and the interaction of those contrasting elements. The arms and sides of the bench are composed primarily of curving organic shapes, while the brick wall behind it displays strict geometry, creating a conflict between their lines. Furthermore, I really liked the contrast in the nature of these two objects: the bench provides a resting space while the train depot is a chaotic traveling hub.
The contrasting line types and the idea of pausing were both translated into a two-dimensional parti. It incorporates the bold, horizontal lines of the brick wall's mortar, the organic curves of the bench, and the feeling of an exhale, which is communicated through the curved shape and the use of airy and relaxing blues.
This parti design was then transformed into a textile pattern. Again, the horizontal lines are a prominent feature, and are intersected by organic forms. The field color is a pale, relaxing blue, while the organic shapes are earthier red and brown tones.
Finally, my inspiration took on a three-dimensional form through the use of basswood, 16g wire, and bristol board. This model explores the interaction between the organic and geometric shapes, as the wire weaves in and out and around the basswood. The element of contrast was brought into the model through the materiality, as the man-made wire forms the organic shapes and the basswood signifies the geometric lines.
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