I.M.A.D.E » Archive » Abstractions + Constructions. The subject of this foundational, skill-building course – an assignment entitled: “Flat Fabrication” – represented a shift from the immaterial digital realm of three-dimensional modeling software into the world of flat-sheet materials.
It involved an investigation of non-planar, complex (“fat”) geometric assemblies and their translation into the “flat” sheet material constructs to be produced using two-dimensional fabrication (laser cutting). Through iterative stages over four weeks, the students developed (and redeveloped) a tectonic, geometric, manufacturing and assembly logic for producing a final material construct for the end of the semester.
The students began by devising an appropriate geometric description of the abstraction using developable, planar elements (polygons, triangles, ruled surfaces, circular/spherical approximations) and/or the object’s three-dimensional isoparametric representation, contouring, or some other rationalization. Tobesch.wordpress. DigitAG&. Computational Design Italy. Vikrant) Today architects take advantage of great possibilities using computational design tools in order to design, model, generate and develop three dimensional models using CAD software, scipts and mathematical algorithms.
Still, the greatest challenge is to think about new technologies in order to fabricate 3D design structures on a realistic scale. For example the idea of “parameters” has impregnated the digital world. Today it is possible to find design products and prototypes that respond directly to a set of parameters that have been planed out or developed to fit a specific need. Robert Aish has archived the most impressive works in this field. Barkow Leibinger. MATSYS. AA School Homepage.
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