Owner: GOLDRING URL:http://goldthang.blogspot.com Join Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:56:44 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: GOLDRING is a running documentary of the thoughts, inspirations, and ambitions of a current South African Architecture Student. Through visual and verbal presentation, the world of Architecture is analysed interpreted and internalised. Site statistics:Click here
cad blocks, revit model s and details 2007-11-08 19:23:00 Hello....As we have the final hand in for construction and design looming over us, and I see how the class is battling with the drawings; I would like to share with you a bunch of sites that help with detailing, cad blocks and revit model
s:LANL Engineering Standardsblumcraft.capitol-windowscommdooraluminumsteelselectcben.netmy.cadbot.comrevitup.co.zarevitcityHope that helps.... Read more:details
render of the wine bottle partitioning and drawn detail 2007-11-07 03:46:00 Its been way too long since I've posted anything... The truth is that I have NO time what so ever. At the moment we are drawing up working drawings for the buildings that have been part of the project that we have been doing since July. Today I had a look at the detailing for the shelf partitioning on the restaurant floor here is a quck render that I did. Read more:bottle
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94.7 video ad campaign... get voting! 2007-11-12 17:40:00 Have you seen the adverts for the highveld 94.7 8@8 competition? There is one that really stick out... its called "Hello Boys" video
E - vote for it!
A Selection of Working Drawings for My Vertical Wine Estate 2007-11-14 00:21:00 Today we had our final portfolio review. Here are the constuction documents for my vertical wine estate.PlanSouthern ElevationSection AA1:20 Facade DetailDetail of Glass Bottle Stand/PartitionDetail of Access Flooring and Vineyard Read more:Estate
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Sketches From Liquid Arch_Identities Essay 2007-11-22 02:26:00 Obviously the study of architecture isn't all about designing buildings. The pursuit of the degree expects some sort of contemplation and criticism of the space around us. I wrote an essay recently, and here is the forward:In this essay, the author explores how “borrowed authority is elusive in nature” and how “construction of historical identities is fluid”. Through the examination of selected works of Glenn Murcutt, and the contemporary revitalisation of Malagasy architecture, the author draws towards a resolution that the notion of borrowed authority is a concept that can exist within an architect’s attempt to possibly rectify the intrusion of imposed and dominating architectural languages. The author then concludes that there cannot be a finite answer for an architect when resolving past architectural impositions in an attempt to revive a native architectural vernacular and thus shows that not only is historical, but architectural identity fluid.Here are a few sketches f Read more:Liquid
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The crossroad of an architectural blog 2007-12-15 16:51:00 Due to a lack of energy and a general lethargic approach to effort (as would be understood after third year architecture), my blog has somewhat been neglected. In an effort to rectify this dire situation, I have been wondering what I will be posting over the next year, as I am no longer a "student" (as we get the boot for a year to go find a job and realise what architecture is really about). As the firm that I work for has the license and copyright on all work produced in the office, I cannot post that work; so a new approach to this blog needs to be taken.I'm inclined to lend my thoughts to observing the environment around me and commenting on the impact that it makes on me and the architectural
fabric. I also feel that comment must be made on the experience of working in an office after three years of "architectural education".So dear friends, brace yourself for comment that is direct, misguided, clear, and obscure in an attempts to clarify the most epiphany driven aspect of my exi
Video of the Storm Water System bursting form a Joburg Thunder Storm 2008-02-04 21:57:00 I have been trying to post a video of the storm yesterday that we experienced in joburg. Simply the storm was so strong that the Storm
water reticulation in the streets was insufficient for the amount of water so any option for the water to escape was takenClick here to see the video Read more:bursting
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From 12 hits a day to 191? 2008-01-31 01:45:00 At the moment, I usually get about 15 hits a day... Quite modest I think. I guess that this blog only caters for a small group of people interested in the field of architecture, and more specifically, my take on it ;)Today I received 192 hits on my blog. Quite amazing I think. So if you are one of these many to visit my blog, I would love to hear what you have to say.On to the topic at hand.Over the last few weeks working in the office, I have really seen how encompassing architecture is, and how "little" they teach us at varsity. I don't want to turn this into a "You should have taught me" agenda, rather, I feel that mention should be given to a course that equips a student with a desire to make architecture in such a short period of time. The reality is that no course would be able to te
What a fascinating line of work I have chosen. Dreaming in Reality 2008-01-16 02:49:00 What a fascinating line of work I have chosen
.I guess I always realised that the actual profession of architecture would be different from the study of architecture. In what ways, I was never sure. To highlight some realities that have become apparent would be simply a waste of digital paper. I guess a little bit of logical thinking would result in a pretty thorough understanding of what is really out there. The one thing that did strike me as a point of departure when dealing with the reality of building in South Africa would be the complete apathy that contractors seem to have about their own workmanship and quality of finished product. Where does that leave a designer? I would imagine that as a designer, the reality of actual realisation in terms of South African building standards are Read more:Dreaming
Become an Architect by wearing glasses 2008-01-04 00:44:00 Although generally, the profession of architecture, and more specifically the position of "Architect
" usually depicts an image of a lateral thinker; the guild of society that think "outside the box", many connotations are attached to the way we should think, act and dress.I get the feeling that these connotations are more on an international scale rather than one that is found in South Africa. I found this image of Instant Architect Glasses. What could be more further from being an individual than being able to put on a pair of glasses and through image, become part of a group of people that define their own existence by being able to avoid the confines of the perceived norms of society. Read more:Become
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Im Back 2008-04-02 15:25:00 I was having a flick through the latest Wits Crit Mag and noticed that my blog has been listed as one of the Wits' blogs.... Seeing that I have been ridiculously lazy when it comes to my intention of blogging, I guess I better pull up my pediments and start BLOGGING. Sorry to all those of you committed "goldthang observers" who have not seen any new work over the last while. I will be doing my best to mend this.Watch this Space!
Press here to go there 2008-06-10 13:09:00 The internet being what it is, provides many points of discovery for countless topics and issues. For a while now, I have been finding blogs, and keeping up to date with their take and understanding of the topics that they have chosen to write about.Should you wish to see some of these blogs, here is a link that will lead you these wonderful windows into other people's interpretation of the world Read more:Press
You are a virus to the world, and I hope for the day that you are no more! 2008-07-16 13:11:00
I know the intention of this blog lends itself towards architecture. One could argue that architecture, being a drive that pursues the ability to set a stage for life, this is most relevant. As I’m sure many of you have not heard (as the South African news service has no integrity to report the true story), Israel swopped prisoners for the release of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. Instead o Read more:virus
Vernon Koekemoer's father can like to have style... 2008-07-31 06:10:00 Driving around Sandton, one often sees things that require a second assessment... Here we have a fantastic example at an attempt of contemporary style merged with classic old South Africa mistake. Is it cool? I just dont know!? Read more:Vernon
Email 2008-07-25 02:27:00 I have set up an email for the blog. Please continue to comment on the blog, but should you want to contact me via email you can get me ongoldthangblog@gmail.com Read more:Email
TImber House 2008-08-04 15:44:00 This is a small project that I did in second year based on the proportioning system utilised by Schindler. In addition the project explored our understanding of timber construction. The brief called for a small timber residence for a seaside vacation home.Its a small project, but has some architectural validity. I want to put it in my portfolio. Tell me what you think Read more:House
Become an architect by wearing 4OCCHI GLASSES 2008-10-29 14:51:00 A while back, I wrote a little blurb about an Architect being defined by the glasses he or she wears. Not really a piece of rocket science, but fun nevertheless.Today I came about a new pair of glasses called 4OCCHI GLASSES produced by ASPESI 1910. Im not sure what It would say about you as an Architect, but I'm sure that by wearing
them a statement will be made. Read more:Become
Cool Business Cards 2008-11-23 03:05:00 I found this set of amazing business cards on the net.... here are a few, but follow the link to see the rest Read more:Business
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My Carbon Footprint 2008-11-20 13:33:00 Have you ever tried to work out your CarbonFootprint
? I tried it out at this site, and got a score of 2,7 planets.... very sad!
Become an architect by wearing 4OCCHI GLASSES 2008-10-29 14:51:00 A while back, I wrote a little blurb about an Architect being defined by the glasses he or she wears. Not really a piece of rocket science, but fun nevertheless.Today I came about a new pair of glasses called 4OCCHI GLASSES produced by ASPESI 1910. Im not sure what It would say about you as an Architect, but I'm sure that by wearing
them a statement will be made. Read more:Become
TImber House 2008-08-04 15:44:00 This is a small project that I did in second year based on the proportioning system utilised by Schindler. In addition the project explored our understanding of timber construction. The brief called for a small timber residence for a seaside vacation home.Its a small project, but has some architectural validity. I want to put it in my portfolio. Tell me what you think Read more:House
Vernon Koekemoer's father can like to have style... 2008-07-31 06:10:00 Driving around Sandton, one often sees things that require a second assessment... Here we have a fantastic example at an attempt of contemporary style merged with classic old South Africa mistake. Is it cool? I just dont know!? Read more:Vernon
Email 2008-07-25 02:27:00 I have set up an email for the blog. Please continue to comment on the blog, but should you want to contact me via email you can get me ongoldthangblog@gmail.com Read more:Email
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