Unit 5 presentation 2015 as

‘in / out crisis’ emergent and adaptive

University of Nicosia, Department of Architecture. [ARC] Architecture Research Center

Who we are:

Alessandra Swiny

Michalis Georgiou

Natasa Christou

Yiorgos Hadjichristou

What we believe: “Students should be prepared of the reality of the marketplace.�

The studio explores the potentials in utilizing state-of-the-art technology, promoting sustainability, remaking and reusing existing resources, re-informing the students' toolkit, and re-envisioning our living environment.

We take crisis (environmental-financial-political- social) as an opportunity to re-think and re-create

Emergent and Adaptive Architecture

Research Objectives Environmental Crisis

Financial Crisis

Unemployment / Freezing Developing sector Consumerism Migration Immigration

Natural Disasters Climate change Human Induced disasters (oil spills, nuclear)

Future drivers for Change

Political Crisis

War Refugees Global wealth shifting Distribution of power

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Social Crisis

Arab Spring / Uprisings Occupy movement Dissolving Fracturing of Family Structure

Drivers Source: RIBA Constructive Change, 2005, Bob White.

“Crises are ultimately productive. They force invention.”

Mark Wigley,’ Space in Crisis’, C-Lab

The unit intends to innovate in the architectural production. To create constructive change and escape sedentary lethargic inactivity.

Most of the crises that we face are created by man.

Hence the requirements of their being 'unexpected' depends upon man failing to note the onset of crisis conditions. We see this as an opportunity to create intelligent strategies for proactive solutions.

Crisis Definition Venette argues that "crisis is a process of transformation where the old system can no longer be maintained." Therefore the fourth defining quality is the need for change.

This year, We will be exploring and furthering our research on‌.

Natural Systems:

Student: Kerry Kyriakou

Self Sufficiency

Biomimicry

Project:

18th Ward

Symbiosis

Natural Systems:

Student: P_VasquezHadjilyra

Self Sufficiency

Project: Araoune.Mali

Biomimicry

Symbiosis

Natural Systems:

Self Sufficiency

Student: Elli Mara

Project: [L]iving in a [S]ynthetic [T]ree= [L]. [S]. [T]

Biomimicry

Symbiosis

Natural Systems:

Self Sufficiency

Student: Constantia Djialli, Maria Christophi

Biomimicry

Symbiosis

Project: A ring of salt will protect you

Environmental:

Student: Kerry Kyriakou

Sustainability

Solar

Project:

18th Ward

Wind

Environmental:

Sustainability

Student: Constantia Djialli, Maria Christophi

Solar

Wind

Project: A ring of salt will protect you

Environmental:

Student: Alex Neophytou

Sustainability

Solar

Project: Desert Survival

Wind

Structural Logic: Material Efficiency Material Behaviour

Student: Monica Kakou, Vasilia Kokotsi

Project: The “quake up” tower

Assembly Logic

Structural Logic: Material Efficiency Material Behaviour

Student: Alexandra Maria Tarkasi & Georgia Hadjimattheou

Assembly Logic

Project: JUNK-e Rehab

Structural Logic: Material Efficiency Material Behaviour

Student: Theodoros Zarkas

Project: NO LAND COUNTRY

Assembly Logic

Structural Logic: Material Efficiency Material Behaviour

Student: Theodoros Zarkas

Project: NO LAND COUNTRY

Assembly Logic

Digital Design:

Generation

Student: M. Ioannou

Project: Crystalizing the atmosphere

Analysis

Fabrication

Digital Design:

Generation

Student: G. Hadjimattheou & A. Tarkasi

Analysis

Fabrication

Project: Welcome 2 Hell

Digital Design:

Generation

Student: Richard Elia

Project: Gypsies Guild

Analysis

Fabrication

We embrace responsible design thinking

Closed Loops: Environmental + Social + Financial

Student: P_VasquezHadjilyra

Project: Utopia lost things in the sand

Closed Loops: Environmental + Social + Financial

Student: Constantia Djialli, Maria Christophi

Project: A ring of salt will protect you

Closed Loops: Environmental + Social + Financial

Student: A. Aristodimou

Project: Transformer

Closed Loops: Environmental + Social + Financial

Student: A. Ragousis

Project: Marin Debris Upcycling Centre

Closed Loops: Environmental + Social + Financial

Student: Panayiotis Kyriakou

Project: Reverse Social

We encourage....

Creativity + Experimentation

Analogue Vs Digital Experiments

Student: A. Aristodemou

Project: Transformer

Handmade Vs Fabrication

Student: P_VasquezHadjilyra

Project: Utopia lost things in the sand

Low Tech Vs High Tech.

Student: E. Miritsiu

Project: Paralizing the Void

New Vs. Re/used Salvaged

Student: Theodoros Zarkas, Stephanos Panteli, Lukia Parpi

Material Innovation

Student:Penelopez Vasquez & Pantelis Panteli

What you will learn…

The structure of the studio

1. Define Crisis 2.

Define Site/ Terrain

3. Define tools and techniques

4. Define Program

Enhance your digital skills Computational Generative Processes

Utilize New Technologies Digital Fabrication

Expand your knowledge 7-axis CNC Machine – Connection to the Industry

Improve your presentation skills Presentation Management workshops from experts in the industry

Widen your Network

Local Workshops with other Universities from abroad [2014-2015 Collaboration with University of Westminster ]

Meet industry leaders Unit Field Trip

[2014-2015 AA Visiting School Innsbruck Workshop]

24h/7 learning support [Open source learning via the unit’s blog]

www.unit5.com

‘in / out crisis’ emergent and adaptive

Thank you