Dream Home

Students will learn and apply cardboard construction techniques to create a three-dimensional sculpture.
Students will explore architectural design principles in the context of their "Dream Home" concept.
Students will consider and explore their personal ideals of "Home" (personal, culture, family, society)
Students will develop problem-solving skills through the planning and execution of their artwork.
Students will demonstrate creativity and personal expression in their sculptural designs.

TEKS:

(c) (1) (A) - Consider concepts and ideas from direct observation, original sources, experiences, and imagination for original artwork.
(c) (2) (A) - Use visual solutions to create original artwork by problem-solving through direct observation, original sources, experiences, narrations, and imagination.
(c) (2) (C) - Collaborate to create original works of art.
(c) (2) (F) - Demonstrate effective use of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
(c) (3) (A) - Analyze visual characteristics of natural and human-made subjects in a variety of ways, illustrating flexibility in solving problems, creating multiple solutions, and thinking imaginatively.

Inspiration Artists

Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan are partners in both art and life. Exploring themes of migration, family and cultural displacement, the Filipino-born artists create mixed media works out of collected and reassembled materials (such as cardboard and personal items), which often involve public participation. Their soaring installations fill gallery spaces, reaching from floor to ceiling and wall to wall. The duo’s massive sculptural works are comprised of miniature homes that have been piled and stacked, creating dizzying towers of commingled landscapes.

More of their Artwork

Inspiration Artwork

Materials Needed

For this project, you will need:

Corrugated cardboard
Scissors
Ruler
Exacto Knife and Cutting Mat
Tape (hold things temporarily)
Glue gun and White/Elmer’s glue
Optional: Chipboard, Poster Board, Thick paper, etc...
Optional: Paint/Finishing material

What Kinds of Cardboard Can I Use?

Practice:

First work with the materials and learn how to manipulate it in new ways.

Practice utilizing an exacto blade and how to properly use it, ensuring you are using it safely.

Follow the Link Below & Create 3 small squares with a line design that expresses "Movement"

Cardboard "Practice" Page

Basics: Cardboard Page

Step 1: Brainstorm & Draw out your Plan

Lines of Inquiry

What kind of house did you grow up in? Was there a sense of "home"? Why or why not?
What did your parents or grandparents' home look like?
Do you have a personal connection to another country?
What kind of environment would you want outside your windows?

FRIST: Brainstorm a list of at least 10 ideas you have about your "Dream Home." Take a look at the lines of inquiry to the right, they may spark some ideas!

House Styles (See resources below)
Cultural Aspects (See Below as well)
Special Features

~Huge Library, Lots of Rooms, Dojo...

~Pool, Playground, Skating Rink, Basketball Court...

~Solar Panels, Horse Corral, Chicken Coup, Garden...

SECOND: Draw out 3 different quick planning sketches incorporating your ideas AND MORE!

Choose your favorite, and then draw out all sides:

Top down
All 4 sides (can be shown with 2 sides in 1 perspective/drawing)

THIRD: When your planning is done, take pictures of all of your hard work and turn them in on Google Classroom for a grade.

Planning Resources

House styles:

Around the World/Cultures:

Fantasy Houses:

Step 2: Cut Out House Walls and Begin Construction

Once you have a plan, begin by drawing out the largest outside wall of your home onto a piece of cardboard. (If you start with the largest part, it will help keep your home to the size you envision.)

Then repeat the process until you have all the sides needed for the first floor/main house area. Cut them out and make sure they fit together!

<<<Check your X-acto Blade for sharpness and ask Mrs. Lusk to replace it if it is not cutting the cardboard smoothly>>>

Draw out anything that needs to be cut away/out before you attach the walls...windows, doors etc... then cut them out cleanly.

Attach the walls together using;

Tape or
White glue
Hot Glue (be mindful of the heat & where you are letting the glue drip...not on the tables!)
Tab & Slot construction

Whichever method(s) you work with, in the end, the tape/glue SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE. Keep this in mind as you build.

Resources

Step 3: Add All the Parts...and More

Next - start adding all of the extra parts, window shutters, architectural designs, porches, a balcony, outside stairs, anything that will give your house more character and visual interest.

Adding layers of cardboard to make things pop out, is a great way of adding realism and depth.

*Remember that the glue/tape should not be visible in the end.

Step 4: Details, Details and More Details

Now for the fun part, that really makes your house, into an interesting sculpture of a real home.

Details!

Roof shingles
Stone/brick texture
Trim
Rain gutters
Handrails
Flower Boxes
Trees/shrubs

Think about what materials each part of your home would be made of ???? Can we see that in your sculpture? How can you show that?

Cardboard Techniques/Ideas

See it Bigger

Step 5: Finishing Techniques

You have some different options on how you would like to finish:

Acrylic Paint
Watercolor (looks like dye/staining)
Drawing with sharpie or pens
Applying colored paper (pre-made or self made)

Deep Thinking Questions:

How does the concept of a "dream home" differ from person to person? What factors might influence these differences?
In what ways can architectural design reflect a person's personality or values?
How do you think environmental factors (like climate or landscape) influence home design?
What challenges did you face when translating your 2D design ideas into a 3D cardboard structure? How did you overcome them?
How does the limitation of using cardboard as your primary material affect your design choices?
In what ways can sustainable design principles be incorporated into a dream home?
How do cultural differences impact home design around the world?
What role does technology play in modern home design? How might homes change in the future?
How does the interior layout of a home affect the way people live and interact within it?
What are some pros and cons of different architectural styles we've studied?
How do you balance aesthetics and functionality in your dream home design?
In what ways can architecture influence mood or behavior?
How has your understanding of space and scale changed through this project?
What unexpected skills or knowledge have you gained from this cardboard construction project?
How might your dream home design change if you were designing for a different climate or geographical location?
What considerations would you need to make if you were designing a home for someone with different needs than your own (e.g., a large family, elderly residents, or someone with a disability)?
How does your dream home design reflect current societal trends or issues?
In what ways can public spaces or community areas be incorporated into residential architecture?
How do you think the concept of a "dream home" might change as you grow older?
What have you learned about problem-solving through this project that you could apply to other areas of your life or studies?

For next year: brainstorm/mindmap ind or as a class, "what does "home" mean?

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