‘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
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