Paper model exercise

Model 1:

 Model 2:

 Model 3:

All of my models are literal representations, the first and 3rd are of the Chord Bridge in Jerusalem and the Second is a arch focused one.

Research Exercise 1: Design Influence

Santiago Calatrava:

Work Chosen: Jerusalem Chords Bridge.

I am interested in all of Calatrava's Works, but in particular the Jerusalem Chords Bridge. The elongated stretching "deck" of the bridge is unique and the cables give a very interesting appearance characteristic of Calatrava's work, and the contrasting angles of the cables crate a "woven appearance" On first sight the bridge seems very detailed but looking closer it is made of only from three main elements. I would like my work to be similar with the natural sloping shapes arranged in a similar stretching motion.

References:

1st Picture http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/chords-bridge.jpg

Remaining: http://www.calatrava.com/#/Selected%20works/Architecture/Jerusalem?mode=english

3d drawing exercise