aadlab
Ezio Blasetti & Dave Pigram
90 Clermont Av, Suite PH, 11205 Brooklyn NY
me@ezioblasetti.net | [ph] +1 718 974 7937
dave@supermanoeuvre.com | [ph] +1 917 664 5710
AA Summer D-LAB
Outline
Here then, the task is to create a logical system with agency over the formal, material and behavioral definition of a system as artifact incorporating feedback loops that are simultaneously virtual and actual.
The Project
The project is to design and fabricate a full-scale (1:1) working chandelier. The chandelier is to be the outcome of a strictly generative (and morphogenetic) design process. A variety of growth algorithms will be studied with each group assisted to produce their own custom logics of formation. The final chandelier will also contain a population of LED lights that are to be controlled and operated algorithmically.
The focus here is not merely on a demonstration of proficiency of the various skills and techniques covered but rather the positioning of the project as a contribution to the larger architectural discussion supporting the value of this methodology. As such the workshop is best understood as the means towards creating a “project-as-proof” of computation’s potential contribution to architecture. Critical to success in this workshop will be a demonstrated exceeding of the potentials of all forms of parametric modeling.
Students
- Angelique Chedemois
- Alessandro Conti
- Stephen Crawford
- Camila Felix De Simas
- Thomas Jensen
- Karol Seamus Mac Gairbheith
- Jason Marks
- Michael McCune
- Rasmus Moller
- Manuel Rohrhofer
- Kuba Roth
- Gerald Russelman
- Milena Stopic
- Aleksandra Wasilkowska
Methods + Materials
Computational design [including scripting], component modeling and the creation of files for fabrication will all be conducted primarily within Rhino [VbScript]. Potential forays into other software environments such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Isosurf, Surface Evolver etc. will be facilitated on a per team basis where necessary or beneficial for specific tasks. The algorithmic control of multiple LED’s will be via Arduino circuit boards within a Processing based scripting environment.
The design and testing of full-scale partial prototypes will represent a significant percentage of the working time during the two weeks. It is anticipated that students will primarily employ laser cutting, but milling or 3d-printing of various sub-components will also be possible if time permits.
Students will have complete freedom in the selection of physical component materials.
Schedule
core consultation hours are morning session: 10am-1pm & afternoon session: 3pm-6pm, during this time all programmed content will be delivered and it is assumed that all student will be in attendance.
in addition, optional sessions will be held to either extend or where necessary supplement the material covered.
finally, social sessions are planned at strategic points to ensure enthusiasm levels remain high.
friday 1st august students to attend final juries for summer school