In and out.. no longer divided

Well, its been what feels like weeks since my last post... but im back and full of fire!
As the design has been evolving, I have found that a huge element that has become as important as the interior, is the link from one building to another on the exterior... It was considered to be as important and my 'space'- so the development began... After meeting with Alex Opper, I found that the site had to be utilized in a linear manner and 'unforced'... and with additional advice from Tony at Matrix here in Port Elizabeth stating that the site should be contrasted with forms created through the landscape, the direction is clearer... With my key inspiration and my principles or concept applied the outcome should be more eloquent and united from interior to exterior...

Inspired by the Singapore Art School, the forms and movement of interior and exterior spaces within one another were stunning and the contemporary edge i needed to complement the buildings on site currently... So, here it is... enjoy and hopefully this is it.. ill hopefully get the outcome to a point where i can share it with u soon!

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Well here is the video.. Trial and Error of note! ;3

When I first started looking into my present theme for Btech, I was introduced to this song, and the video... I was smitten, I honestly got goosebumps every-time i listen to it... I decided then and there that this song was gonna be my Btech song, for the video at the end of the year... I claim it! ;3 hehe.. Im sneaky like that...
So in the spirit of investigation, and exploration as well as just fantastically amazing songs... Try this Video!

What, another one!?

Yep... another logo... After realizing that the first however many did not work, i was sure that the one i announced previously was the one... I was wrong.. With the separate identities i hope have in the concept of the Golden Quarter, i found that the previous logo did not work with the display of the four quarters... thus a change was made! So, the new logo, drum roll....

The four identities will be presented united like this:

This will allow for the chance for individuals to understand what is going on immediately in regard to the four sections with the names being:
The Hotel Branch: Boxcar Boma (Top Right)
The Cafe Branch: MangaMoto (Bottom Left)
The Boutique Branch: The Shed (Bottom Right)
The Restaurant Branch: The Emery Wheel : Food for the Ages
With the advice of my best friend, the introduction of one of the main concepts- african mentality- is brought in and united with the train... hence manga=to eat in Swahili, and Boma= meaning shelter in Swahili..

Inspiration in the Detail

Hello everyone! Happy belated Easter! A break was necessary- the question, did anyone get one.. ;) Heh... So on to the more important discussion...

Inspiration is in the detail... I constantly find that the grand scheme of things takes over, and almost overrules the interest in he deeper meaning... This is why a magnifying glass must be utilized at eac stage of design to look deeper and delve into the full potential, dynamics and attributes of a product, inspiration and design...

Case and Point. The precedent of a full design, lies in the presence of a product... Designer Sarah Cihat. This designer focuses on the creation of contrasting elements, whether it be her collection of old and used plates contrasted with a modern and bold print, or her collection of bold porcelien bowls with rich golden chain work... A precedent for the design of the Golden Quarter, Sarah Cihat is an inspiration and an example why we, as designers, must never over look the detail...

Check out her site:(http://www.sarahcihat.com/)

Golden Quarter

As I stated in the previous blog, the name has changed... Yes!

The Golden Quarter was an upgrade in first impression, it was more mature and it was a litteral expression of what I hoped the overall presentation would say... Basically breaking it down: Golden- obviously alludes to the age when u take the 'g' away... Gold often associated with age and class...
Then: Quater.. A quarter can be described as a piece of land where individuals live who have a different quality compared to the surrounding areas... Also, due to the 4 different fuctions the name must in some way demonstrate this.. thus, the term: quarter- or quatro...
The combination of the two creates an ironic mix as Golden= rich and grand then in contrast to this... quarter is a term for an american 25 cent or only 1/4 of a dollar... SO the presentation is complete...
A place where the strangeness, unique and unexpected in a vintage and classy way that is still vibrant and funky!

Re-introducing....

Well as you know, on the journey there are times when a bump pushes u off the path onto another... This is one of those times...
A battle for a logo started with my first idea.. a section thru a boxcar with the asterix symbol.. that was a no go...

Next a totally different approach... taking the meadow concept to a new height with a very literal approach... that also was a failure.. to litteral.. not rite...

Then, after a name change: Golden Quarter, the first logo:
I did not like this logo at all first off.. but it was a quick job for a hand in... funny how it worked out....

With some more development, I finally feel like im on the rite track... Im still developing the logo.. but yes- here is the current logo for the new and improved Humewood Train Station site: Golden Quarter: