Arch Design Studio 2501-F09-MPerbellini
From TTU College of Architecture
Project: Light performances and Pattern transformations
We will investigate Light performances and Pattern transformations as fields of operativity in architecture. Our research, through light and patterns, will try to uncover the intimate relationship between material expressions and affects.
Stage 01: The Light-Box
Light is one of the most architecture’s important materials. Whether natural or artificial, light might accentuate or mask spatial properties, or make a place feel particular (safe, scary, sacred, soft, intimate, heavy, evanescent, etc.). We will develop a comprehension of given “enclosures” by blurring their spatial boundaries, through the exploration of their sensorial potentialities, leading to new redefined spatialities. A box, a solid, a room, a sequence of adjacent surfaces, or an oriented object will be affected and dissolved by the movement of light/shadow across the interior space. Consider the light in terms of slots, pools, bands, etc. Operations: manipulations of the surfaces of the volume will intercept/trap/redirect the light developed from student’s narrative. Analysis of the box-object’s components, properties, and behaviors; digital 2D drawings; planimetric and sectional assemblage; isometric constructions; geometrical implications and rules.
Stage 02: Light Structures
Through conceptual diagramming and 3D modeling processes we will investigate light generating spatial flexibility within sequences of manipulations, transformations, variations, differences; planar and sectional possibilities; variety of solid/void relationships. Also colors, images, natural and artificial lights, ideas of opacity, translucency, and transparency will be introduced. We will uncover expression’s constitutional elements and explore sensorial potentialities, leading to redefined structures open to new forms of experience. Develop spatial construct through a reciprocal series of 2D and 3D transformations using both computer generated and material projections. Laser cut assignments.
Stage 03: Patterns as systemic generators of organizations
We will investigate, through analytical processes, the potential of patterns and their rule based organizations, relationships of units, and techniques for variation. Exploring and uncovering underlying transformations which are already within the pattern geometry foster the possibility for varied diagrammatic repetitions.
2D and 3D digital drawings and physical modeling. Laser cut assignments.
Stage 04: Integration
We will design a modular structure that adapts, relocates and reorients itself to changing environments, contests, places, views, use, and program. Its contemporary conception engages materials and surface treatments. Light and patterns will be applied. Investigations on skin performance: relationship with the body/structure, with material organization, surface modulation and treatment; geometry, pattern, texture, light, sensation, experience.
Parameters: given modular dimensions, spatial flexibility over time, growing organism, horizontal and vertical (stacking) combinations, and variety of sectional possibilities.
Requirements:
Proceed by constructing both physical and virtual models and drawings according to the different episodes of the assignments. Develop spatial construct through a reciprocal series of 2D and 3D transformations using both computer generated and material projections.
2D and 3D digital drawings and physical modeling.
At your choice: Form-Z, 3D Studio, Rhino; required proficiency with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
Perbellini Studio Notes
Studio: Room 406, Architecture Building
Office: Room 405, Architecture Building
Phone: 806 742 3169 x229
Email: maria.perbellini@ttu.edu
Office hours: MW 12.00-1.30 or by appointment.
Assignments, readings, web-sites, digital-info
A list of assignments, links, books, articles, references, web-materials, images, lectures, comments and communications will be posted on the studio blog.
Studio Blog
http://2501perbellini.blogspot.com
See Course Syllabus for descriptions, goals, methods, and requirements.
Maria Perbellini