What Is This Blog About? (Old 20-Time)

 Hello! Welcome to my blog, my name is Stephen Cox and this blog will detail the process in which I complete my 20 Time project. You probably want to know what my project is right? Well, I decided to research Toronto architecture from 1921-2021 and then create a model using the different styles over the century and represent the changes architecture has gone through in Toronto over the last 100 years.

I arrived at this idea after brainstorming, considering, and getting rid of many ideas while trying to think of what to create. I thought of something design-like because I enjoy design and I wanted to find something fun to do in class. I also wanted to find something that would drive me to do more of the project and doing something you enjoy is a great way to get yourself to do work, at least for me.

The basic idea of this project is to find the styles and different materials used in architecture through the time period (1921-2021) and then put them all into a model creating a house that represents all the different styles and movements throughout the century. Like how fireplaces were used before ducts and other heating systems, so I would have both of them in the house. Materials would also be a big part of the project because of how much they have changed throughout the century. Like how lots of concrete and metalwork are used in foundations nowadays and more rudimentary wooden structures back in the 1900s. I originally thought I would research different architects and how they influenced styles throughout the century, but after hearing what we have to do to complete this project I’m considering not doing that. We need to get nine outside professional sources to help guide us in the right direction so I don’t think a little history lesson about other architects is really needed.

Probably the hardest part of this project will be the final product, the model. I could do it analog with cardboard and other materials, or I could do it online with Adobe Dimensions or some other program. Analog would entail more outside of school work with the possibility of a less polished final product. Whereas I could do Dimensions in class and probably get it more polished and neat. The problem with Dimensions is I have never used it before and I’m not completely sure that I have access to it because I haven’t checked my Adobe student account. But that can be solved by using some program other than Dimensions, but I’d have to research that…The model will be a residential house that you would be able to find anywhere in Toronto, it just uses techniques from the 1940s and still heats itself with a fireplace. 

Ms. Chang also inspired me to research a specific neighbourhood in Toronto so that my model isn’t just everything all at once, so I decided to pick my neighbourhood, Toronto St. Pauls. It has a pretty good range of styles now so it should have some different styles back in the day, right?

That’s all I have for now check back later to see what this idea will turn into.