Urban Assemblage

2024

Initial Sketches

Book cover titled "Twilight Epiphany" by James Turrell with a black-and-white photograph of a modern building featuring a flat roof and escalators leading up to it, set against a clear sky. The author's name is Barton Taylor.
Page of text discussing the exploration of James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany through line work, symmetry, thirds, radial light, and line weight to analyze abstract art with an emphasis on focal points, contrast, and patterning.
Black and white sketch of a modern building with geometric shapes, labeled 'Light & Dark - Block / Hatching'.
Black and white abstract optical illusion artwork with geometric patterns of lines forming squares and triangles.
Technical sketch of a symmetrical design with central focal points and curved lines, labeled "Central Focal Points - Arc/Symmetry."
Sketch of multiple focal points creating symmetry and angularity, with the text 'Multiple focal points - symmetry / angularity' at the bottom.
Diagram showing symmetrical distribution of black lines radiating from a central point, labeled 'Vertical Focal Points - Symmetry'.
A diagram showing three horizontal focal points, labeled as thirds, with black lines representing these focal points on a white background, titled 'Horizontal Focal Points - Thirds'.
Various geometric sketches and designs, including symmetrical patterns, grid layouts, and perspective lines, handwritten notes and measurements on the paper.
Three black and white geometric line drawings, each featuring a downward-pointing triangle with symmetrical lines and patterns inside and around it.
A geometric line drawing of a symmetrical star shape with intersecting lines and shaded areas, created with black lines on a white background.
A symmetrical geometric line drawing with radiating lines and patterns forming triangles and diamond shapes.
Graph paper with geometric architectural sketches of three-dimensional structures, including pyramids and rectangular prisms, drawn with straight lines and shading.
A geometric design composed of symmetrical patterns of straight lines forming squares and triangles, with two small squares in the center of each larger section.

Modelling

Design studio poster with geometric abstract shapes, text reading "Barton Taylor," "A02 - Volumetric Assembly," "Design Studio 1," "U3286163," and "2024."
Text discussing the abstract exploration of volume, plane, line, and shape in design, focusing on geometric forms like arrows, triangles, cubes, and circles to create spaces and structures.
Sketches of geometric shapes and design elements, with notes on curves, intersections, and rotations, centered around the theme 'Elements of Design'.
Design with gray geometric shapes creating a triangle and two rectangle shapes, with text in light gray reading 'Barton Taylor EXO4 - Vertical & Horizontal Plane Exploration U3286163 2024'.
Top view of a metallic X-shaped structure with a light source at the center and a rectangular panel attached to one of the arms. Text on the bottom right reads "EX04 - 01 TOP VIEW."
Front-facing view of a symmetrical, metallic, V-shaped structure or object, with the label "EX04 - 01 WEST VIEW" in the lower right corner.
3D geometric pyramid-shaped object with illuminated interior, viewed from the east, with the text 'EX04 - 01 EAST VIEW' in the bottom right corner.
A white architectural or construction element with a black trim, viewed from above, with a rectangular cutout in the center, labeled 'EX04 - 01 NORTH VIEW'.
A ceiling-mounted light fixture viewed from the south, featuring a sleek, minimalist design with geometric shapes and a glowing central area, displayed in black and white.
A 3D metal geometric sculpture with a triangular opening in the middle, shot from a perspective view. Text in the bottom right corner reads 'EX04 - 01 PERSPECTIVE VIEW'.
Black and white architectural model of a building viewed from a perspective angle with a triangular shape at the top center. The model appears to be made of paper or cardboard with visible edges and clean lines. Text at the bottom right indicates it
A geometric sculpture with multiple triangular shapes, illuminated from behind, appearing as a three-dimensional abstract art piece placed on a table with a pyramid shape surface. The image is black and white.
Minimalist black and white abstract sculpture with horizontal rectangular blocks, labeled EX04-02 WEST VIEW in the bottom right corner.
A black and white photo of several horizontally stacked rectangular slabs of varying sizes, labeled EX04 - 02 EAST VIEW in the bottom right corner.
Black and white technical drawing of a mechanical part labeled EX04-02 North View, showing a flat base with two symmetrical, angled top pieces.
A black and white minimalist image of a modern, geometric art sculpture with layered horizontal and vertical shapes, situated on a square base, labeled 'EX04-02 South View' in the bottom right corner.
Music album cover with abstract shapes, featuring the artist name 'Barton Taylor,' album title 'EX05 - Volume Addition & Subtraction,' and identifiers 'U3286163' and '2024.'
A close-up photograph of an object with a triangular opening at the top, viewed from above. The object appears to be made of a material with a slightly textured surface. There are some markings and notation in the bottom right corner indicating a top
Black device with a square hole in the center, viewed from the west, labeled EX05-01 WEST VIEW.
Black, semi-circular object with a square hole in the center, viewed from the east, labeled EX05-01.
Gray rectangular object with a hollow center, viewed from the north, labeled EX05-01.
Gray, rectangular object with rounded edges and a horizontal line across the middle, viewed from the south. Text in the bottom right corner reads "EX05-01 SOUTH VIEW."
Black-and-white top view of a symmetrical quatrefoil-shaped object with four curved and four straight sides, labeled EX05-02.
A black and white abstract sculpture viewed from the west, consisting of a tall, central vertical element with three horizontal blocks attached at different heights, and a triangular element at the top, all with a textured surface.
Black and white abstract sculpture viewed from the east, consisting of geometric shapes with lighting emphasizing the edges.
Black and white photograph of a model or object with a rectangular top and angular sides, viewed from the north. The bottom right corner contains text: "EX05 - 02 NORTH VIEW."
Black and white technical drawing of a mechanical or architectural component, viewed from the south, with the label 'EX05-02 South View' in the bottom right corner.
Artwork with four gray shapes resembling military or technical icons surrounding text that reads "Barton Taylor, EX06 - Line, Plane & Volume, U3286163, 2024."
A top view of a metallic wind turbine rotor with three blades against a white background.
Abstract geometric sculpture with triangular and spherical shapes, symmetrical and grayscale, labeled EX06-01 West View.
Symmetrical abstract sculpture with triangular and spherical geometric shapes observed from an east view.
A black and white photograph of a modern, geometric ceiling light fixture with multiple angled panels, viewed from below, labeled 'EX06-01 NORTH VIEW' in the bottom right corner.
A modern wall clock with an open square frame and minimalist design, showing the time as 12:06. The clock face is circular with elongated, 3D hour markers. The view is from the south.
A modern abstract sculpture with angular, geometric shapes arranged in a circular pattern, featuring a central sphere at its core, viewed from a perspective angle.
Top view of a round, black object with a rectangular handle on top, centered inside a white circular frame, with the text 'EX06 - 02 TOP VIEW' in the bottom right corner.
A black and white photo of a sword with a straight blade, rigid cross-guard, and a pommel, viewed from the west side, with the blade aligned vertically and the handle above, set against a plain white background.
A black and white aerial view of a symmetrical knife and fork crossed on a plain white background, labeled with project code EX06-02 and the words EAST VIEW in the lower right corner.
A black and white image showing various geometric metal shapes arranged on a circular base. The composition includes a large cone in the foreground, with a square cutout, two flat rectangular plates extending horizontally from the circle, and a trian
Black and white photograph of an abstract geometric sculpture, viewed from the south, comprised of rectangular and triangular shapes with rounded edges.
Top view of a spherical object with a triangular plastic structure on top, marked with the label 'EX06-03 TOP VIEW' in the bottom right corner.
Black modern chair with wooden legs and a cushioned seat, viewed from the west.
A modern chair with a cushioned black seat, angular white legs, and a black backrest, viewed from the east. The background is plain white with text indicating "EX06 - 03 EAST VIEW" in the bottom right corner.
A modern chair with a round, cushioned seat, angled wooden legs, and a geometric backrest in a neutral color, viewed from the north.
Architectural model view of a modern building with white structural supports and a large, rounded dark roof, labeled 'EX06 - 03 SOUTH VIEW'.
Black and white top view of a geometric sculpture made of a large cone, a cube with a triangular hole in the center, and two smaller cones, with a reflection underneath.
A metallic geometric sculpture resembling a pyramid with elongated rectangular arms extending from the top, viewed from the west.
Abstract geometric sculpture consisting of a black triangular prism with a white and gray elongated shape crossing it, labeled with code EX06-04 and marked as east view.
Black and white architectural structure resembling a modern sculpture or monument, labeled 'EX06 - 04 NORTH VIEW' at the bottom right corner.
Black and white photo of a wooden architectural structure viewed from the south, labeled EX06-04, with a square opening underneath.
Black and white architectural model showing a perspective view of a structure with a flat rectangular top, two angled supporting walls, and a small rectangular opening at the bottom. Text overlay in the bottom right corner reads 'EX06-04 PERSPECTIVE
A black and white abstract geometric sculpture composed of intersecting angular planes and shapes with a hollow triangle cutout, placed against a white background, labeled "EX06 - 04 PERSPECTIVE VIEW" in the bottom right corner.

Final Project

Text explaining a design project inspired by a monolithic landform with shapes and light to evoke movement and the human scale.
Architectural drawing of a modern building with angular features built into a hillside, with trees and a sunset sky in the background.
An architectural digital rendering of an urban assembly site in a forested area during sunset. The scene features a large, modern, angular building with warm-colored walls, a flat roof, and exterior stairs. Trees are silhouetted in the background, an
Exploded axonometric pathway of urban assemblage design showing various layered structural components and pathways with directional arrows, on an orange gradient background.
Architectural floor plan showing a spaceship-shaped structure with detailed interior and exterior layout, including a circular central area, angled corridors, and various rooms.
Architectural diagram of an urban pathway showing movement and pause points, with a dark path line connecting various circular nodes on an orange background, including directional labels and a north arrow.
Diagram of sun study showing the positions of the sun at March equinox, June solstice, September equinox, and December solstice, with labeled points and solar paths on a building concept.
Grayscale architectural elevation drawing of an urban building on a hillside surrounded by trees with a foggy sky.
Illustration of a modern architectural building with angular geometric design, surrounded by trees, with a flock of birds flying in the sky at sunset or sunrise.
Digital illustration of a modern building with sharp geometric shapes on a steep hillside, with a pine forest in the background and a muted, hazy sky.
A grayscale digital rendering of a modern architectural building on a hilltop, surrounded by trees, with a flock of birds flying in the sky.
3D-rendered model of a sleek futuristic racing car on a white background.
3D rendering of an urban architectural model with stairs and angular design elements, labeled as Rhino 3D model, studio by Barton Taylor.
3D architectural rendering of a building entrance showing dark interior spaces and angular doorways.