“Esoterra”

Master Design Studio Hesam Mohamed

This studio will focus on the relationship of urban fabric, and new digital fabrication tectonics through the art of architectural storytelling. Like any form of cultural expression, architectural ideas can take shape in diverse formats such as writing, visual art, or physical structures. Within the field of architecture, narratives play a crucial role in communicating design concepts, addressing social and historical contexts, and shaping the language and aesthetics of architectural practice within the urban fabric.

In this studio, narratives serve as a catalyst for the design process, influencing the program, and architectural style, and informed by the urban context and edge condition. Students will immerse themselves in various sources of inspiration such as short stories, novels, and fairy tales, and will be assigned the task of creating their own short stories to drive their architectural concepts. The studio’s ultimate goal is to re-think an existing carpark building in Melbourne CBD to respond to and accommodate both public and private programs. The site is where the events of the stories take place. Students will utilize their narratives, characters, and environments as guiding elements throughout the architectural design process. They will express these narratives through a collection of geometric forms, employing digital workflows and robotic fabrication techniques to transform abstract ideas into tangible architectural spaces.

Wednsdays 6PM - 10PM