Historic Architechture

Sculpture #1, Full View #1
Casa Monica x Lightner Museum
Multimedia Paper, Wood Glue and Pencil
6 x 4 x 4

Sculpture #1, Full View #2

Sculpture #1, Full View #3

Sculpture #1, Detail #1

Sculpture #1, Detail #2

Inspiration Image #1
Casa Monica, 1888
The Casa Monica Hotel, built in 1888 by Franklin W. Smith, is a striking example of Moorish Revival architecture in St. Augustine, Florida. Shortly after its completion, it was sold to Henry Flagler, who incorporated it into his luxury hotel portfolio under the name Cordova Hotel. After decades of varied uses and a meticulous restoration, the hotel was reopened in 1999, reclaiming its original name and grandeur as a symbol of St. Augustine's rich history.

Inspiration Image #2
Casa Monica, 1888
The Casa Monica Hotel, built in 1888 by Franklin W. Smith, is a striking example of Moorish Revival architecture in St. Augustine, Florida. Shortly after its completion, it was sold to Henry Flagler, who incorporated it into his luxury hotel portfolio under the name Cordova Hotel. After decades of varied uses and a meticulous restoration, the hotel was reopened in 1999, reclaiming its original name and grandeur as a symbol of St. Augustine's rich history.

Inspiration Image #3
Lightner Museum, 1948 
The Lightner Museum, founded in 1948 by Otto C. Lightner, occupies the former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 by Henry Flagler in St. Augustine, Florida. Originally a luxurious resort, the Alcazar Hotel featured amenities like a casino, spa, and the world's largest indoor swimming pool at the time. After its closure during the Great Depression, Lightner transformed the building into a museum to display his vast collection of art, antiques, and artifacts, preserving its historical significance.

Merging the Buildings 
While merging these two building inspirations together, I wanted to focus on the actual building of the Casa Monica and the garden aspect of the Lightner. The plan trees in the garden were a big part of my inspiration, I loved how they looked overlapping the building. I decided to use the Casa Monica because I liked that I could make it simple as to not take away from he detail in the palm trees. A specific detail I was drawn to was the fencing around the hotel. Since the Casa Monica was designed to be a high end hotel I wanted to create feeling in my design, I achieved that by making the design simplistic while still including key components of the hotel, such as the fencing or the windows. 

Sculpture #2, Full View #1
Cathedral Basilica x Lightner Museum 
Multimedia Paper, Balsa Wood, Wood Glue and Pencil
7.5 x 4.5 x 3.5

Sculpture #2, Full View #2

Sculpture #2, Full View #3

Sculpture #2, Detail #1

Sculpture #2, Detail #2 

Inspiration Image #1
Lightner Museum, 1948 
The Lightner Museum, founded in 1948 by Otto C. Lightner, occupies the former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 by Henry Flagler in St. Augustine, Florida. Originally a luxurious resort, the Alcazar Hotel featured amenities like a casino, spa, and the world's largest indoor swimming pool at the time. After its closure during the Great Depression, Lightner transformed the building into a museum to display his vast collection of art, antiques, and artifacts, preserving its historical significance.

Inspiration Image #2
Lightner Museum, 1948 
The Lightner Museum, founded in 1948 by Otto C. Lightner, occupies the former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 by Henry Flagler in St. Augustine, Florida. Originally a luxurious resort, the Alcazar Hotel featured amenities like a casino, spa, and the world's largest indoor swimming pool at the time. After its closure during the Great Depression, Lightner transformed the building into a museum to display his vast collection of art, antiques, and artifacts, preserving its historical significance.

Inspiration Image #3
Cathedral Basilica, 1793
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, completed in 1797, is the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in the United States, reflecting St. Augustine's Spanish colonial heritage. It was constructed to replace earlier wooden churches that were destroyed by fires and conflicts during the city's tumultuous early years. Combining Spanish Colonial and Renaissance Revival architectural styles, the basilica stands as a historic symbol of faith and cultural influence in America's oldest city. 

Inspiration Image #4
Cathedral Basilica, 1793
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, completed in 1797, is the oldest continuously active Catholic parish in the United States, reflecting St. Augustine's Spanish colonial heritage. It was constructed to replace earlier wooden churches that were destroyed by fires and conflicts during the city's tumultuous early years. Combining Spanish Colonial and Renaissance Revival architectural styles, the basilica stands as a historic symbol of faith and cultural influence in America's oldest city. 

Merging the Buildings 

Sculpture #2 represents the Lightner Museum and the Cathedral Basilica. I was inspired by the historic architecture of the Basilica, especially its entrance and windows with the shutters on the tower. I focused on making the church the main inspiration. To combine the church with the Lightner I decided to make the back of the church a square ti represent the architectural aspects of the Lightner museum. I also added in the large paned windows from the Lightner that look into the shops to represent all of the different collections that are featured in the museum.