GOLDRINGGOLDRINGGOLDRING is a running documentary of the thoughts, inspirations, and ambitions of a current Architecture Student. Through visual and verbal presentation, the world of Architecture is analysed through the eyes of a student. Articles
Im Back
2008-04-02 22:25:00 I was having a flick through the latest Wits Crit Mag and noticed that my blog has been listed as one of the Wits' blogs.... Seeing that I have been ridiculously lazy when it comes to my intention of blogging, I guess I better pull up my pediments and start BLOGGING. Sorry to all those of you committed "goldthang observers" who have not seen any new work over the last while. I will be doing my best to mend this.Watch this Space! More About: Back
Video of the Storm Water System bursting form a Joburg Thunder Storm
2008-02-05 04:57:00 I have been trying to post a video of the storm yesterday that we experienced in joburg. Simply the storm was so strong that the Storm water reticulation in the streets was insufficient for the amount of water so any option for the water to escape was takenClick here to see the video More About: Video , System , Water , Thunder
From 12 hits a day to 191?
2008-01-31 08:45:00 At the moment, I usually get about 15 hits a day... Quite modest I think. I guess that this blog only caters for a small group of people interested in the field of architecture, and more specifically, my take on it ;)Today I received 192 hits on my blog. Quite amazing I think. So if you are one of these many to visit my blog, I would love to hear what you have to say.On to the topic at hand.Over the last few weeks working in the office, I have really seen how encompassing architecture is, and how "little" they teach us at varsity. I don't want to turn this into a "You should have taught me" agenda, rather, I feel that mention should be given to a course that equips a student with a desire to make architecture in such a short period of time. The reality is that no course would be able to teach a student that amount of knowledge, so for me, it seems that the intention is to just touch on some topics that create awareness that can be utilised in an office environment.So I guess the on... More About: Hits
What a fascinating line of work I have chosen. Dreaming in Reality
2008-01-16 09:49:00 What a fascinating line of work I have chosen.I guess I always realised that the actual profession of architecture would be different from the study of architecture. In what ways, I was never sure. To highlight some realities that have become apparent would be simply a waste of digital paper. I guess a little bit of logical thinking would result in a pretty thorough understanding of what is really out there. The one thing that did strike me as a point of departure when dealing with the reality of building in South Africa would be the complete apathy that contractors seem to have about their own workmanship and quality of finished product. Where does that leave a designer? I would imagine that as a designer, the reality of actual realisation in terms of South African building standards are a factor that needs to be considered when designing a building. Architects, very often, are criticised for being dreamers. Perhaps as a successful architect in South Africa, rather than not dreamin... More About: Reality , Work , Dreaming , Line
Become an Architect by wearing glasses
2008-01-04 07:44:00 Although generally, the profession of architecture, and more specifically the position of "Architect " usually depicts an image of a lateral thinker; the guild of society that think "outside the box", many connotations are attached to the way we should think, act and dress.I get the feeling that these connotations are more on an international scale rather than one that is found in South Africa. I found this image of Instant Architect Glasses . What could be more further from being an individual than being able to put on a pair of glasses and through image, become part of a group of people that define their own existence by being able to avoid the confines of the perceived norms of society.
The crossroad of an architectural blog
2007-12-15 23:51:00 Due to a lack of energy and a general lethargic approach to effort (as would be understood after third year architecture), my blog has somewhat been neglected. In an effort to rectify this dire situation, I have been wondering what I will be posting over the next year, as I am no longer a "student" (as we get the boot for a year to go find a job and realise what architecture is really about). As the firm that I work for has the license and copyright on all work produced in the office, I cannot post that work; so a new approach to this blog needs to be taken.I'm inclined to lend my thoughts to observing the environment around me and commenting on the impact that it makes on me and the architectural fabric. I also feel that comment must be made on the experience of working in an office after three years of "architectural education".So dear friends, brace yourself for comment that is direct, misguided, clear, and obscure in an attempts to clarify the most epiphany driven aspect of my ... More About: Blog , Architectural
Sketches From Liquid Arch_Identities Essay
2007-11-22 09:26:00 Obviously the study of architecture isn't all about designing buildings. The pursuit of the degree expects some sort of contemplation and criticism of the space around us. I wrote an essay recently, and here is the forward:In this essay, the author explores how “borrowed authority is elusive in nature” and how “construction of historical identities is fluid”. Through the examination of selected works of Glenn Murcutt, and the contemporary revitalisation of Malagasy architecture, the author draws towards a resolution that the notion of borrowed authority is a concept that can exist within an architect’s attempt to possibly rectify the intrusion of imposed and dominating architectural languages. The author then concludes that there cannot be a finite answer for an architect when resolving past architectural impositions in an attempt to revive a native architectural vernacular and thus shows that not only is historical, but architectural identity fluid.Here are a few sketche... More About: Sketches , Essay , Liquid , Etch
A Selection of Working Drawings for My Vertical Wine Estate
2007-11-14 07:21:00 Today we had our final portfolio review. Here are the constuction documents for my vertical wine estate.PlanSouthern ElevationSection AA1:20 Facade DetailDetail of Glass Bottle Stand/PartitionDetail of Access Flooring and Vineyard More About: Estate , Wine , Drawings , Working , Selection
94.7 video ad campaign... get voting!
2007-11-13 00:40:00 Have you seen the adverts for the highveld 94.7 8@8 competition? There is one that really stick out... its called "Hello Boys" video E - vote for it! More About: Video , Campaign , Voting
Working drawing section of my vertical wine estate
2007-11-12 08:40:00 Preview of forthcoming attractions More About: Estate , Wine , Drawing , Section , Working
cad blocks, revit model s and details
2007-11-09 02:23:00 Hello....As we have the final hand in for construction and design looming over us, and I see how the class is battling with the drawings; I would like to share with you a bunch of sites that help with detailing, cad blocks and revit models:LANL Engineering Standardsblumcraft.capitol-windowscommdoo raluminumsteelselectcben.netmy.cadbot.com revitup.co.zarevitcityHope that helps.... More About: Model , Details , Blocks
render of the wine bottle partitioning and drawn detail
2007-11-07 10:46:00 Its been way too long since I've posted anything... The truth is that I have NO time what so ever. At the moment we are drawing up working drawings for the buildings that have been part of the project that we have been doing since July. Today I had a look at the detailing for the shelf partitioning on the restaurant floor here is a quck render that I did. More About: Wine , Bottle
Profound Message from George Carlin
2007-10-27 08:53:00 What a difference a sad event in someone's life makes. GEORGE CARLIN (His wife recently died...) Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate? A Mess age by George Carlin:The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little,... More About: George Carlin , Profound
Detail from a Vertical Wine Estate in Sandton
2007-10-25 11:04:00 This was a quick presentation done to look at a detail... not fancy... the model looked better...Ill post the model some other time More About: Estate , Wine , Vertical
Facade treatement for my vertical wine estate
2007-10-18 10:09:00 We had a little assignment to present our intentions for our facades... These are 2 ideas.... More About: Estate , Wine , Vertical
Renders of the vertical wine estate facade
2007-10-10 10:58:00 The Lattice work in the façade More About: Estate , Wine , Vertical
The Full Monte on Tuscan Architecture sketches
2007-10-08 11:07:00 We wrote an essay on Tuscan architecture in South Africa. It looked critically at the rationale of the Renaissance and explores the possibility of whether current Tuscan achieving the rigorous parameters set out by the Renaissance architects More About: Architecture , Sketches , Full , Etch , Mont
[ARV]_Architecture_Related_Videos is born
2007-10-03 11:54:00 I have started a new Blog called [ARV]_Architecture_Related_Videos. The intention is to seek out videos that that relate to architecture in some way or another. Enjoy
architecture
2007-10-03 00:41:00 This is a really interesting way of presenting More About: Architecture
Vertical Wine Estate Hand Drawings
2007-10-01 11:07:00 I don't know why but something technical is fighting with me... so to keep it simple, these are the drawing from the presentation below. From the top the First Floor of the res units, then "ground floor of the res units, office and wine making area, barrel fermentation room, section and I just realised that I left out the podium level drawing... Watch this space ;) More About: Estate , Wine , Drawings , Hand , Vertical
get more traffic to your blog.... ask me how ;)
2007-10-01 10:53:00 Some of you may have noticed the new Blog rush referral widget before the national geographic picture. Its a great way to bring more traffic to your blog. To sign up just click on the little tag at the bottom of the widget... More About: Traffic
I've Never been much of a model builder
2007-09-24 01:55:00 This was a "quick" model to get the idea across... Keep watching to see some awesome renders ;) More About: Model , Builder
Student Design for a Vertical Wine Estate
2007-09-24 00:34:00 Well here we go... Here is the presentation put together for the project. By my own admittance ... Shocking presentation. But in my defence, the presentation was put together on the afternoon of the presentation...I will post a pic or two of the rough model.. right now, I'm too tired ;)Apparently the plan of events will be to have full working drawings for our buildings, so keep watching to see more development. Any questions.. drop a comment... More About: Design , Estate , Wine , Student , Vertical
Goldring on the internet
2007-09-20 04:19:00 I suppose at 4:19 in the morning, the most obvious thing to do instead of get the work done is search your own name on the internet... Why not I say!I found this reference to an article that I wrote in First year... Thanks for the reference guys! More About: Internet , The Internet
rough sketches of funky buildings...
2007-09-19 10:37:00 Here are some sketches from my precedent study... they are in the process of being organised... but rough unedited sketches are always more beautiful... More About: Sketches , Buildings , Funky , Etch
Pictures of my "sexy seksie"
2007-09-17 11:05:00 The development of the section of my wine estate.... I think its starting to look quite lekker ;) More About: Pictures , Sexy
Horse scares kid
2007-09-17 02:25:00 Well, Its ridiculously late and I have had 3 hours sleep since Friday night... doing well surprisingly ;)I found this photo... I think it is hysterical... or maybe I'm just pathetically tired... who knows?!?! More About: Horse , Ares |
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