Experiment 2 Clients

Our tutorial group will research Frei Otto and Elizabeth Diller as clients for Experiment 2. Following are the 5 concepts for each client that arose out of discussions from our last studio tutorial.

Elizabeth Diller

1. Freeflowing, interconnected spaces and programs

2. Skin/surface and ideas of porosity, depth of field

3. Specific, crafted relationship to surroundings/environment

4. Manipulation of 'natural' elements as building materials (foliage, mist etc)

5. Use of technology to enhance spatial field (video, sound etc)

Frei Otto

1. Efficiency of structure/materiality and space

2. Experimental and unique

3. Static/stable states - tensile models as basis for creating areodynamic undulating forms

4. Biomimicry - looking to different cell structures as inspiration (soap bubbles etc)

5. Weightlessness and all encompassing superstructures/spaces

Engine Heads.

These sections show the relationship and connections of various components and circulation paths. It is also useful to note the various spatial conditions within the different chambers and paths - changes in scale and proportion, changes in the complexity of the enclosure, smoothness and articulation of internal surfaces.

Icebergs.

A distinct contrast between submerged and visible parts, responding to the differing environments and weathering properties of air and water. Obviously a marked change in scale, but also a change in form and surface detail.

Leaf.

This cross section - through cells of a mutant leaf - is another example of an object composed of two distinctly different structural systems.

Synthesis of sculpture, architecture, and the environment.

Frederick Kiesler. Endless House Project. 1960. The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Welcome

Hi all

Welcome to Architectural Design Studio 1, and also to our studio blog. I will be posting information and material relevant to the studio work regularly so you should check it often; and I also encourage you to browse the blogs of the other studio groups. Could the students who have not done so please send me your blog address so I can link it to mine.

Thanks