Monthly Archives: January 2012
What Do You Like About Museums?
Museums have become an important part of our culture as well as a staple of most major cities. They appeal to all ages and offer a wealth of knowledge through dynamic displays and exhibitions. My question is what do you … Continue reading
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Family Photos
Just about everyone has been subject to the ‘family photo’ or taken a stroll down memory lane by looking at a family photo album. Just this past Christmas I created custom photo albums for several members of my family. I … Continue reading
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What Do You Like About Photography?
When I tell people that I’m a photographer the most common response is “Oh, I love photography!” What is it that makes this medium so interesting to just about anyone? Is it the way it captures any given moment and … Continue reading
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Preliminary Program Analysis
Building off the case study research it is now time to determine what PhotoMuse will need for its program. Above is a preliminary study of what programmatic elements are being considered and some example photographs of what those spaces might … Continue reading
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Museum of Contemporary Art
This particular case study will be very useful because it is located in Jacksonville, FL. It will inform on how an urban museum is designed in the downtown area of Jacksonville and how best to treat this specific urban context. … Continue reading
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International Center of Photography
This museum and school located in New York City is a perfect example of an urban pocket museum. Positioned near Bryant Park, a prominent area in New York City, this center for photography is distributed between two buildings that create … Continue reading
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George Eastman House
As a part of this thesis project it is important to research other architectural projects that are similar in concept, scope, and program. One such project that will help inform this thesis is the George Eastman House in Rochester, New … Continue reading
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Concept
The Concept behind PhotoMuse is easily explained in four steps. Step one is to Preserve our culture and history through the photographic medium. This creates a cultural medium by way of the photographic medium. Step two is to Share these … Continue reading
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The World Needs a PhotoMuse
It has already been stated in this thesis that photography is a necessary medium for humankind. It documents culture and history and preserves it for the future. It is uncompromising in its scope, in that it not only takes on … Continue reading
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Jacksonville Needs a PhotoMuse
There is something alluring about a city at night. Especially one that takes pride in its built environment. Jacksonville is one of those cities. Every night it comes alive with thousands of lights all across the city and on the … Continue reading
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