Project 4

My intent in translating the 2d pattern into a 3d form was to stay true to the hierarchy of spaces set forth in the pattern, which characterized important aspects of the letters; notably the horizontal datum derived from the negative space in-between reflected versions of each form, and the hierarchy of scale towards the center as one examines the pattern. To this end, the red horizontal datum is significantly more extruded then the remaining shapes and creates a strong horizontal axis within the 3d form. The larger scale “e”’s are the next most prominent figure, with the smaller “c” letters stepping up towards them. The minor horizontal datum created from the voids around the “c” letters is extruded slightly higher than them to give it the prominence it help in the original pattern.  The 3d model was constructed by first building the core “T” shape, and then mirroring that upon itself.  This central element remained solid to give it appropriate hierarchy, and the iterations on either side have been made translucent to emphasize the core, as well as providing a strong visibility of the horizontal datum when the form is viewed from the axonometric angle. The orthographic view was selected because it clearly shows the letters stepping up in their respective orders of hierarchy, set against the horizontal datum as a backdrop. Additionally, the changes in density strengthen the repetition in the model.