Architecture Design Studio I Ross Piccinini
Narrative for Design Progression Section 2 Models 6-10 September 12 - October 31
Flow, Glide and Balance ! As the design gets more intricate a new descriptive narrative is necessary to fill in the evolutionary gaps that will emerge as the creative process throttles up. Looking at model 10 and comparing it to model 1 shows a large change in composition and form. While some key elements of the Section 1 Narrative apply universally throughout the model series, a more detailed description of the evolving intent would provide a better picture. ! I have been considering the scaled up model’s design and how my current miniature pieces will correlate into a full size model with real weights, connections, and materials. Can my wire designs be translated into a large scale work when the angles and bends are to complex? In class I have seen images of students bending 1 1/2 inch diameter pipe by hand for their final model. I might want the next models to incorporate more bold less complex shapes and curves to allow its translation into full scale and be able to be made more easily. Chapter six of the book Thinking About Architecture discusses concepts of new abilities architects have due to computer engineered models. More complex shapes can be made because calculations can be done by the computer and less by structural engineers. This allows CNC machines to then create the more complex shapes without the need for hand crafting. I can keep in mind the potential for using this kind of technology if prudent or necessary.