Machines

Project tools

The term “architectural machines” was originally coined by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze to describe how architecture can be viewed as a dynamic system that generates and transforms subjectivity. In this sense, architectural machines are not just functional or aesthetic objects, but active and dynamic systems that both shape and are shaped by human experience and perception. By integrating the elements of plastic arts, the utilitarian nature of architecture, and the constraints in which architects work, I aim to create the Architectural Machine.

The machine is the formal embodiment of social issue that concerns the architect. As the playwright of my work, I can choose which machine to design, and in my case, I choose the Machine of Political. Machines address the relationship between architecture and power, and while there are no definitive answers, attempts can be made to explore this relationship.

All machines have a certain set of features required to interact with people.

Building in ambiguities can trigger one’s desire to be involved in the workings of the machines. A certain curiosity needs to be elicited in the architecture to ensure this participatory act. I play with conventions and clichés, although they would never be fully confirmed. They will provide the user with the necessary information base even before the interaction begins and serve as the foundation for the development of doubts.

I aim to create a language that architects can use to create their own machines that speak the vernacular of their location and respond to their experiences. And since we cannot predict the outcomes of the interaction, this is just an attempt to set the stage for further reflection..