Gwangju Cube by NADAAA
Marysol Kraviez shared with us his project for the Master Studio under the tutorship of Sandra Manninger & Matias del Campo at DIA (Dessau Institute of Architecture). The Project is for Playground in Berlin and it was selected to be exhibited in the Parametric Biennal in Beijing.
Architects Description:
“In this project, our objective is to create a space that dramatically affect the peoples’ perception, and implies another logic where there is no ONE fixed point. It is a rhizomatic way of thinking.
We parametrically created two shapes in this project, the first shape with a surface articulation progressing from bumps to tentacles in a dynamic, soft and gradual way. Then, this shape is affected by another rhizomatic one, creating a relation of tension between those two shapes and the ground, between the tentacles and the existing surroundings, and generally between the tentacles themselves.
By creating these rhizomatic tentacles that are flooding, going, coming, and turning around. we wanted to “blur” the inhabitants perception, once you are inside of this space you loose the predictable idea of distance and proportions. The light appears in unexpected ways and the geometry affects your soul.”
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Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Clubhouse by Shigeru Ban
Using advanced computer and cutting machine technology, it was able to find the most efficient structural form and minimize the assembly process and quantity of timber used.
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ORI-REVO
Free desktop app to design and create abstract origami:
I was so impressed by the art of folding techniques developed by forerunners that I stepped out into the world of origami. The software ORI-REVO presented here was developed for the purpose of exploring new origami figures by using a computer. The shapes generated with ORI-REVO are based on the surface of revolution. Not only shapes similar to packages for cakes we sometimes see, but also shapes which have curved surfaces are designed with this software. The shapes include that of several artworks known as Chris K. Palmer’s PolyPouches, Jeannine Mosely’s Bud, and Robert J. Lang’s Rimpot which are published ahead of my development. I would like to show my respect for these pioneers. Geometrically artistic figures will be rediscover and newly-discover through trials.
The above photos are some of examples designed with this tool. You can see other beautiful examples on the author’s Flickr.Here is a demonstration video of the application in use:
Information, links and downloads can be found at the ORI-REVO site here.
Discovered via the excellent Tumblr blog of DVDP
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Aragon Pavilion by Olano & Mendo Arquitectos
The façade consists of intertwined panels of glass and micro-concrete with white glass fibre, providing the interior with a large quantity of natural light.
