Precedent Study

Tara Donovan, Untitled (Styrofoam Cups), 2008


Image Source:  "I like this art" Contemporary Art Blog   http://ilikethisart.net/?p=4277


Photo source:  Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego  http://www.mcasd.org/images/objects/323.jpg

This particular artist creates large scale installations out of ordinary objects.  This piece is made entirely of styrofoam cups and hot glue.  I enjoy the texture created as well as the ethereal glow emanating through the cups.  

James Turrell, Sky Pesher, 2005

Image Source:  Walker Art Center  http://visualarts.walkerart.org/detail.wac?id=2530&title=acquisitions

Turrell's manipulation of both natural and electrical light is the focus of Sky Pesher.  The light coming from the skylight and the accent light along the datum create a soft, warm glow in the space.  

Office dA, Helios House, 2007 

Image Source:  Design Buzz  http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/office-da-grows-novel-with-eccentric-construction-usage-and-architectural-designs/



Image Source:  Mental_floss Blog  http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/5267


This BP gas station is the first LEED-certified gas station in the nation.  It is made up of recycled glass and stainless steel scraps.  The multi-faceted reflective surface reacts to the natural light in an interesting way.