After the final submission and presentation, many friends felt lost. There were no more datelines and objectives to meet. My housemates and I, all architecture students, spent the day cleaning up the aftermath of the model making. There were many pieces of off cuts and other materials. A few of us over estimated and there were many sheets of card left over.
With the new found time on our hands, some people wanted to get away from architecture. However, something was ticking inside my brain. Before long, the pencil and sketchbook came out again and I was busy doodling my idea for a little project.
I decided to make a little light box as a souvenir for my lecturers that have helped to shape and guide my architectural education over the years.
The material of choice was 1mm gray board which had to interlock together to form the box. An energy efficient LED is used to light the inside of the box. The LED is rated at 13000MCD and runs for many hours on the 2 AAA batteries. Small holes are pierced to form tiny dots that form text and patterns. Some left over paint is used to finish off the box.
It takes some deciphering but I got there in the end! My response then is ‘You are more than welcome!’ – can’t do it in dots on here…
I hope that you are enjoying a small break before launching into a high powered career as an architect. No, scratch the ‘high power’..an energy efficient career as an architect / architects.
I am almost walking again and can’t wait to stride out without a limp – small things…that’s what is really important in the end.
Enjoy the break and the festive season.
Best wishes,
Geoff
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