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Headspace could be considered as micro-architecture for the head: it incorporates digital exploration of free fl owing forms, translates computerized concept into physical model, and tests out the functionality of design through digital fabrication. This allows for much more complex and detailed forms with ultraprecision, but still has a solid structural grounding. Furthermore, throughout the process the design could be presented digitally, modifi ed instantly and shared simulaneously; which has led to a new way of project coordination and has tremendously shortened the timeline of architectural design today.

Through a transformable wall system which integrates furniture, storage, exercise equipment, lighting, office equipment, and entertainment systems, CityHome, with a very small footprint (840 square feet), can literally function as an apartment two to three times that size. This not only provides a solution to the soaring urban sprawl, but also opens a new age of housing customization; for each occupant can engage in a process to personalize the precise design of the wall units according to his or her unique activities and requirements. Above all animation in this project effectively helped the architects envision how a robot controlled multiuse space might function.

State of Art CityHome MIT Media Lab

State of ArtDirichlet Modular Decomposition

Arthur Toth

In mathematics, a dirichlet tessellation is a special kind of metric space decomposition that is determined by distances to a specified discrete set of objects in the space, by a discrete set of points. High order dirichlet diagrams also subdivide space. In this London competition entry, the designer with the application of dirichlet tessellation divided the room exterior into geometric algorithms, which at the same time matches its interior organization. The modular computational geometry can be easily introduced into computer-aided design and manufacturing, which in turn benefit from its 3D model accuracy and fast prototyping capabilities. Furniture can be designed to comply to its spatial subdivision, and can be integrated from early stages of modular construction. Moreover it also addresses environmental issues since the frame structures are made of high content, light-weight recycled material. This means comparatively they require less energy to produce, less cost to assemble, coming with a low maintenance/low environmental impact, and can be easily de-commissioned and moved to another location.

http://cp.media.mit.edu/research/67-cityhome

http://www.archdaily.com/97040/dirichlet-modular-decomposition-arthur-toth/

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designed by mumbai-based firm sameep padora and associates, the ‘indigo deli’, a delicatessen and dine-in restaurant transforms a mundane retail space within the palladium mall in mumbai, india. denying the rigid geometries of the mall context, an undulating and interlocking structure swoops above the tables within the dining area. combining the qualities of a dome and surface, the hybrid form employs the structural strengths of both applications. the wooden armature is formed with rough textured plywood, contrasting the sleek copper lighting fixtures and built in details.

the design-build project began as a parametric exploration during the design process. manufacturing of the unique sections began with CNC routing and systematic assemblage. once connected, the element was hung from the overhead RCC slab from threaded steel rods which have been affixed into a double thickness vertical plywood panel. this connection allows for accurate leveling through the entire length of the interior.

cross sectional development - transformation through retail

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paradigms of existing infrastructure

proposed armature

IndIgo deLIArchitect: sameep padora and associatesLocation: mumbai, india

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dining area

After registering the desired physical program and the mentioned, parametric variations of possible forms were developed and the one which had the best interaction with it’s environment were chosen. Finally an integrated skin coated the whole construction.

Milad Complex Proposal Architect: ContemporARchitectURban designers groupLocation: Tehran, Iran

With the Milad telecommunication tower being the tallest tower in Iran, this competition focused on the second phase of Milad complex. The project program includes commercial, office and hotel spaces near the tower. More images and architects’ description after the break.The main idea of this proposal is to reduce the height of the complex as it was possible to respect the importance of Milad tower height in the site. In comparison with the other winner proposals, this project has not a high-rise structure with specific identity and form. It was designed as an integrated form. Therefore the pyramid form was selected to eliminate the mental feeling of a high-rise tower. In order to increase natural lights for indoor spaces, it was necessary to create some courtyards in the middle of this huge mass.

Motril Footbridge Location: Entorno Urbano De la Alcoholera, Motril, Granada, Spain Architect: Guijón Arquitectura

Projet year: 2010-2011

The manufacturing process of the structures, continues with advanced manufacturing systems in which the architect must produce all the cutting of their projects through the programs of parametric design and scripting.

The support of these structures are based on the lower bound for the Avenue, to emerge as ways to strengthen the gateway tree and at its upper bound. The conditions that have been taken into account are derived from the road shot, whichever save a minimum height of 5m gauge across the width of the Avenue.

The structure was built with steel of varying thickness, so that the cutting and folding of the thin surface to create a continuous structural element gap. The clearances of the structure have been closed on its upper face by opaque surfaces that allow pedestrian traffi c. In its lower face seals are sandwiched glazed incorporating LEDs, which allow both an illumination of the structure and the Avenue.

Motril Footbridge Location: Entorno Urbano De la Alcoholera, Motril, Granada, Spain Architect: Guijón Arquitectura

Projet year: 2010-2011

The proposal meets the pedestrian continuity between the gardens of the Explanadas and the Park Pueblos de las Américas, bridging the difference in height between these two areas and freeing the passage of the Avenue Virgen de la Cabeza, main entrance city traffic.The structures have been used are organic hexagonal design which allows easy adaptation to the surrounding environment, from host in its structure existing trees and adapt on the slopes to facilitate pedestrian traffic, allowing the movement of persons with motor disabilities .

Though parametric scripting can bring efficiency and infinite possibilities to modern architecture design and manufactoring, in this project it to some extent omit the interaction with surrounding landscape. The adoption of concrete and glass may be economical but is nevertheless environmental. And this may lead to criticisms such as computational design instead of computerizational design, or over literal translation of digital models.