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Philippine Consul’s Residence- NYC

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Philippine Consul’s Residence 13 East 66th St. NYC  Roof Plans and 3d Model  (Li-Saltzman Architects) This is the first project I colabored with the office Li-Saltman Architects. My part has focused on the roof , which over recent years has increased the number of installations , prevailing chaos and disorder in it. I made the elevations of the roof floor and made this 3d model . It is proposed to make a project to renew and improve their current situation.   INTRODUCTION The residence at 13-15 East 66th Street was constructed in 1918 as the elegant Renaissance Revival style residence of financier Harris Fahnestock to the designs of the prominent New York architectural firm of Hoppin and Koen, and is located within the Upper East Side Historic District, designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) in 1981. The building is six-stories high, plus a cellar and a basement and is a steel-framed structure with a limestone street ...

Does compromise in design create a compromised design?

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--> As design is often subjective, so is the issue of compromise. Compromise doesn’t mean giving in, but rather taking alternative views on board and working to create something that satisfies both the client’s wishes as well as the designer’s conscience. Change for the sake of it, just so the client can feel like they’ve been involved in the process, is counterproductive, and is what makes most designers hostile to the whole idea. However, it’s important to remember that the client usually knows their business better than us, which is why we hear so often “the customer is always right.” First be confident that you understand your client’s views, and the intention of the work. Then if you believe your design is correct, communicate this to your client. Refusing to compromise due to ego is bad practice, and unfortunately the idea of designers being ‘precious’ about their work is a common assumption among clients. “If you compromise on nothing, you’re a dictator. A lack of compr...

FARO 3D Documentation Conference 2012

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 FARO 3D Documentation Conference 2012 February 21-22, 2012 Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL http://www.3d-documentation-conference.com/ http://www.faro.com/   These were the first laser scanner conferences I have attended . I'm very glad I went to Orlando , my impressions have exceeded the expectations I had, from conferences and workshops to the site and diets. Special mention for me to have met two I was following on Twitter: Richard Lapointe of iSCAN 3d, and especially the E xecutive Director of CyArk , Tom Greaves, whom I hope to collaborate in the coming months. Then my my notes about this event: INTRODUCTION Faro Focus 3d: easy to handle, color, 5h. of battery, simple use, touch screen, 1million points for second, 120 metres, 10% noise, -60% price! NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE MARKET! Number 1 in LS! Popular science: top 100 best innovations 2011! Surveying: and many more. They want to make it available to all, democr...