Leonardo Da Vinci
‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’
One of the most influential artists in history for his artistic abilities, especially during the Renaissance and his popularity as a historical figure remains today.
Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, inventor, and scientist.
Had a curious mind and keen intellect
Studied the laws of science and nature - informed his work
He was a reserved and withdrawn man as well as not being concerned with glory. However, he was certain of his abilities.
Famous works: Vitruvian Man, The Last Supper
A perfectionist - through his perspective, most works were incomplete (e.g. Mona Lisa)
First person to understand 3D in art.
Was interested in dissecting bodies, plants, animals - highlights intricacy.
He was ambidextrous - (wrote with one hand and drew with the other) Da Vinci developed a system of writing backwards noting important findings, hide secret messages that only could be deciphered through the use of a mirror.
Da Vinci developed his skill in drawing, painting and sculpting during his apprenticeship.
He also gained knowledge in such diverse fields as mechanics, carpentry, metallurgy, architectural drafting and chemistry.
Da Vinci was described as a man with great personal appeal, kindness and generosity. (REF.)
Leonardo and architecture: wide ranging interest in engineering and architecture; embodied in his studies of: geometry, maths, mechanics, physics and anatomy. (REF.)
Iris
Iris in Greek mythology — the personification of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods.
She was the daughter of Thaumas and the ocean nymph Electra. (in relation to nature; e.g. Da Vinci’s snail shell study)
Restores peace in nature.
Nature of the rainbow.
Heaven vs. Earth
Messenger — Da Vinci and how he made history
Could be the link between the natural and man made
Embodies Da Vinci fascination with pulling apart natural elements such as humans and plants and combine his inventive side.
Restores peace in nature
Nature of the rainbow
Was Da Vinci the messenger of knowledge?
Da Vinci’s creativity and knowledge can be seen in many of his works ranging in a number of different fields.
Client Brief / Proposal
Family of seven require architect to design seaside house in remote location
Celebrity — Da Vinci well known isolated because he was private from his celeb status.
Require multiple rooms for various interests including:
art room
science lab
metal workshop
office space
ideas room
carpentry studio
carving room
library
A large tool storage is a must!
Sitting room
Reception room
Lounge
Other necessities:
Plant conservatory, large enough to hold my plethora of plant species
Underground workshop:
Animal testing lab
Morgue
Futurama freezer time travel capsule
Hidden storage to hide carving tools
Testube people storage
Need multiple bedrooms — large family and partner
Big bedroom with maximum privacy preferably separate section of the villa from the rest of family
Villa needs to be in a private area, isolated from the rest of the world for maximum privacy.
Edited:
Our villa needs to be in a private area, isolated from the rest of the world for maximum privacy. We need multiple bedrooms as l live with my partner and have a large family along with the basic room necessities such as a sitting room, reception room and lounge. I need a big bedroom with maximum privacy, preferably a separate section of the villa from the rest of the family. As I am a highly productive person, I also need a number of private work rooms underground for the many professions I pursue. These include an animal testing laboratory as I have a passion in dissecting animals, a morgue which would fulfil my curiosity and interests in the deceased, a cryopreservation capsule to further explore this interest of mine, and a plant conservatory which is a necessity that requires a large enough space to contain a plethora of plant species.
I want the house to have Iris, the story of the god of the messengers, connecting my basement work rooms and upper floors.
List of underground work rooms:
avant-garde art room
science and research laboratory
metal workshop
commission and appointment room
concept studio & library
carpentry studio
sculpturing room
book repository
Preferably, a large hidden tool storage would be a sufficient addition for the various activities.
Poster (DRAFT)
Proposal 1: Leonardo Da Vinci's personality and interests are represented in this poster. The background is a landscape which highlights his interest in nature. In the foreground, a block structure is apparent which relates to the simplicity displayed in the title. The crane is an element in the poster which emphasises Da Vinci's creative and constructive nature and the plane above is supposed to be a representation on one of his interests which surrounds mechanics and engineering.
Instagram Profile for Da Vinci (Ideas)
These are a compilation of room ideas which derive from various interests belonging to Leonardo Da Vinci.
Left to right (images): Living room, bathroom, plant conservatory, storage, morgue, cryopreservation compartment
Images: Pinterest n.d., ArchEyes n.d.
References:
Artlistr 2017, Leonardo Da Vinci - 6 Interesting Facts, weblog, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://artlistr.com/leonardo-da-vinci-6-facts-you-didnt-know/>.
ArchEyes 2016, Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo / Kisho Kurokawa, viewed 2 November 2018, <http://archeyes.com/nakagin-capsule-tower-kisho-kurokawa/>.
Encyclopedia.com n.d., viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.encyclopedia.com/>.
Pinterest n.d., viewed 3 November 2018, <https://www.pinterest.com.au/>.
The Biography.com 2018, Leonardo Da Vinci Biography, A&E Television Networks, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.biography.com/people/leonardo-da-vinci-40396>.
Unknown 2011, Leonardo Da Vinci, his Life and Artworks, viewed 17 October 2018, <https://www.leonardodavinci.net/>.
