i unfortunately do not have the student names associated with the models. if any of these models belong to you, please email me and i will add you name underneath it.
November 26, 2013
November 24, 2013
on aggregate structures for the Parasite
aggregation, according to the merriam-webster dictionary, is the collection of elements or parts into a mass or whole. the repetition of these units to make up the whole design is our purpose in this assignment. we are particularly focusing on the bottom-up principles of organization wherein local rule(s) govern the (1) generation of design elements and (2) the rules that determine how elements come together, as well as top-down principles that guide the whole design.
in short, bottom-up design is concerned with the individual elements and their immediate neighborhood relationships, while top-down design is concerned with the whole design considering the global environment (the particular place that you will pick in the faculty building), its overall structure and strength, etc.
as opposed to the previous assignments (where we discussed how we can define space), the parasite is concerned with the ways in which elements can occupy space. so your parasitic structure should invade the specific void that you select. this can be a corner or niche, it can also wrap around another structure, or it can be hung onto an intermediate structure that you choose (in this case you need to suspend rods or planes from the ceiling - if this is the case, contact us and we will help you out).
several aggregate structures can be seen below.
in short, bottom-up design is concerned with the individual elements and their immediate neighborhood relationships, while top-down design is concerned with the whole design considering the global environment (the particular place that you will pick in the faculty building), its overall structure and strength, etc.
as opposed to the previous assignments (where we discussed how we can define space), the parasite is concerned with the ways in which elements can occupy space. so your parasitic structure should invade the specific void that you select. this can be a corner or niche, it can also wrap around another structure, or it can be hung onto an intermediate structure that you choose (in this case you need to suspend rods or planes from the ceiling - if this is the case, contact us and we will help you out).
several aggregate structures can be seen below.
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| Aggregate Structure (2013) ICD, University of Stuttgart. |
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| Apomechanes 2010 |
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| CITA, Block Research Group, ETH Zurich |
some notes on minimum inventory / maximum diversity systems by peter pearce
"Systems can be envisaged which consist of some minimum inventory of component types which can be alternatively combined to yield a great diversity of efficient structural form.
the rubrics [..] lead to a maximization of different, though generically related structural forms.
One characteristic of successful systems will be that the rubrics -the rules of assemblage- and the physical components themselves will be seen to be organically related: the rules will be seen to grow out of the parts, the parts out of the rules.
The form of any structure is determined by the interaction of two fundamental classes of forces: intrinsic forces and extrinsic forces. Intrinsic forces are those governing factors inherent in any structural system; that is, the internal properties of a system which govern the possible arrangements and its potential performance. Extrinsic forces are those governing influences which are external to any particular structural system. They are the inventory of factors, largely environmental, which give direction to the form options allowed by the inherent combinatorial or form-giving properties of a given structural system. [...] All forms in nature are determined by the interaction of intrinsic with extrinsic forces"
p.s.: the three missing pages in the article by peter pearce can be found here
the rubrics [..] lead to a maximization of different, though generically related structural forms.
One characteristic of successful systems will be that the rubrics -the rules of assemblage- and the physical components themselves will be seen to be organically related: the rules will be seen to grow out of the parts, the parts out of the rules.
The form of any structure is determined by the interaction of two fundamental classes of forces: intrinsic forces and extrinsic forces. Intrinsic forces are those governing factors inherent in any structural system; that is, the internal properties of a system which govern the possible arrangements and its potential performance. Extrinsic forces are those governing influences which are external to any particular structural system. They are the inventory of factors, largely environmental, which give direction to the form options allowed by the inherent combinatorial or form-giving properties of a given structural system. [...] All forms in nature are determined by the interaction of intrinsic with extrinsic forces"
p.s.: the three missing pages in the article by peter pearce can be found here
soap bubbles, cracked mud, the veins of a leaf and the wing of dragon flies all demonstrate the principle of arrangements with the least effort, minimum inventory and maximum diversity (images from http://www.pjpearcedesign.com/ )
November 21, 2013
exercise 2 - the parasite
please find the next assignment write-up here.
you are also required to read two sets of articles, one on the operation of folding, the other on the principles of organization.
from today on you will be working on this project, and on monday we will discuss your preliminary work. please remember that this is a one-week project, so you need to spend your time efficiently.
you are also required to read two sets of articles, one on the operation of folding, the other on the principles of organization.
from today on you will be working on this project, and on monday we will discuss your preliminary work. please remember that this is a one-week project, so you need to spend your time efficiently.
November 17, 2013
jury requirements for november 18
- Final design, physical model made of 1 mm cardboard.
Pay attention to the workmanship and stability of your physical model!
- Six –or more- element types cut out of your basal elements.
- Poster [A2 size sheets]:
- Diagrams showing the formation of your basal elements, design element types, operations, and other diagrams that you find necessary to explain your project.
- Schematic diagrams that show the relationships between element types in each group.
- Photographs of your groups.
Your posters should be legible.
Pay attention to the workmanship and stability of your physical model!
- Six –or more- element types cut out of your basal elements.
- Poster [A2 size sheets]:
- Diagrams showing the formation of your basal elements, design element types, operations, and other diagrams that you find necessary to explain your project.
- Schematic diagrams that show the relationships between element types in each group.
- Photographs of your groups.
Your posters should be legible.
November 8, 2013
to do...
on monday, you are required to bring your design elements (all 29 of them) in possible group combinations that will form your eventual design. all the groups that you will bring should assemble into the whole design. this means that you will have designed your individual elements, groups that contain elements, and the final design composition that contains your groups. do not forget to bring your six element types separately too. your diagrams of the formation process of your elements and groups will be discussed as well.
you are also required to mail the links of your blog sites to aslihangunhan@gmail.com until sunday 17:00. you will be graded for the content of your blogs. please remember your blogs are not simply to document your design work. consider your blog as a reflection of your designerly self. you can post anything that you find relevant on design, architecture, arts etc.
you are also required to mail the links of your blog sites to aslihangunhan@gmail.com until sunday 17:00. you will be graded for the content of your blogs. please remember your blogs are not simply to document your design work. consider your blog as a reflection of your designerly self. you can post anything that you find relevant on design, architecture, arts etc.
November 5, 2013
on parameters and design
you can find our next reading here
the book is titled "Form+ code in design, art, and architecture" by Casey Reas
the book is titled "Form+ code in design, art, and architecture" by Casey Reas
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