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MSc. CMA - SEM I|FORM EXPLORATION

├ ProjectBrief-

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the use of physical and digital prototyping methods of form-finding for creative design enquiry. It extends the concepts and techniques of design investigations to include principles of computational design. This module will allowed us to investigate several design concepts and workflows and create form-finding solutions and workflows that address them. We learnt how abstract principles learned from physical form-finding investigations and apply them to a digital form-finding process. The module will enabled us to understand both general concepts and specific form-finding strategies. In addition, gaining an understanding of principles and methods of architectural design and representation.

Introduction-

The aim of the project is to investigate digital methods that represent a two-part system working as one. The first rigid system, also called Fred is orthogonal, planar and laser cut from the MDF sheet. The second system, also called Ginger, is curvy, changing. The shape was inspired by organic structures and will fabricat stretchy material. For combining two different systems into a whole we found inspiration innature and fanction Man vs Female Brain.The pre-existing system wasinterpreted as Fred and Ginger dancing around him. The digital models were created digitally using Rhino 6 and Grasshopper, as well (a full list of the used tools and plugins can be found in the back of the portfolio). The physical model was made in the size to fit into a 25x25x25 cm frame.

Movements of Fred and GingerFinal Iteration

The second leg of this research saw these particular fabrication logics applied to the previously achieved design.

The entire logic to fit in 25x25x25cm constraint was achieved as seen in the exploded view below.

Intial concepts created in alligiance to a physiccal model to understand the two part system of Fred and Ginger taking inspiration from nature and science.