Desert Trench House

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Portfolio Vol. 5, Project 07 Desert Villa, Uncategorized | 16 comments

I have started a new project that I am calling the Desert Trench House. I have yet to illustrate a project on this website that is located in an arid environment and am excited to get going on this. The structure sits mostly recessed underground with large shade overhangs projecting above . Unlike the Philly Bridge Project, the context of the Trench House is minimal meaning less time will be spent illustrating surrounding buildings and more time refining lighting and atmosphere. For now, here are some quick vignettes of the design in its current state.

 

Above, some form studies. The final design shown as #12.

 

 

South Elevation

 

 

North Elevation

 

 

Southeast Bird’s-eye

 

 

Northwest Bird’s-eye

 

 

 

16 Comments

  1. Nicole on November 20, 2017 at 1:43 am

    whoa! sofa!

  2. J. McCarthy on November 20, 2017 at 2:46 am

    I’ve had a question on your work for a while now: are these designs you do based on “real” [i.e. a client exists] projects or are these mental exercises you’re doing for your own improvement/enjoyment? If the latter what’s your process for picking something to attack?

    • RJ Brando on November 21, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Great question, I was wondering this myself.

    • Lucas D on November 23, 2017 at 1:23 am

      I have been wondering that myself.

    • Alex Hogrefe on November 28, 2017 at 2:01 am

      @All, these projects are not for clients but are purely fiction/fun. I choose the locations and types based on situations that sound interesting or that I have not practiced before. For example, urban environments, rural settings, cliffs, forest, and in this case, desert environments.

  3. RJ Brando on November 21, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Alex,

    Is there a specific site/reference you use to choose your colour palettes?

    • Alex Hogrefe on November 28, 2017 at 2:04 am

      @RJ, Not really. I just test out several/many color combos untill something works. I do have a large library of images that I will thumb through sometimes for a jumping off point .

  4. Marcos on November 28, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Wich programs do you use to make your models? (appart from sketchup). I want to learn how make more organic shapes, what do you recomend?

  5. Mary on December 1, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Really love this design. It’d be super cool in reality, and probably quite energy efficient! Its definitely worth pursuing to completion. Thanks for sharing the initial mock-ups!

  6. Renov on December 14, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I’m in love with this.

  8. Leo on January 16, 2018 at 5:06 am

    Hey, Alex. I have a question. How did you study when it comes to the design process?

  9. jimmy miller on January 19, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    Alex I have been working on some different concept ideas what do you suggest for a jumping off point.

  10. praxis studio on February 27, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I Believe in This. Well done for articles.

  11. swati on March 22, 2019 at 10:11 am

    nice idea to have a home in a desert

  12. Asha Bhagat on June 24, 2019 at 7:29 am

    Really loved it , totally unexpected nice bro!!!!