My thesis is focused on the relationship between painting and architecture. Focusing on the Art Deco Quarter in Napier City I am exploring how to design for the city in a way that is inspired by the cities unique architectural atmosphere, in a new way that looks towards the future.
Painting is chosen as my primary medium due to my own background of painting as well as Napiers colourful and bold Art Deco architectural language. My design work is inspired by the work of Louis Hay, a prominent Napier architect following the earthquake, who used painting for his architectural representation and whose practice designed many buildings in the area. I am exploring how painting can be used throughout the design process to create an architectural outcome.
"How can painting inform my architectural design process?"
"Where does painting lead me?"
