alexanderbinghamSpring 2008 - Spring 2011

table of contents

15 A Woven Fabric of Space & Time

21 An Urban Intervention

25 Delineation

27 2112

29 Seeing With Sound

01 Movement In Space Over Time

03 Horizon

05 Horizon + Zenith

07 Lumen Museum

09 Aquatic Center Roof Structure

11 Modular Market Stall

Depictions of evental space of dorm room with the consideration of frequency and duration “But how could the camera be made to emulate the graphic method and record movement as a constant sinuous passage in time and space?” From “The Diagram” in The Deleuze Reader

movement in space over timeSpring 08, Professor Rex, Studio I

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Image analysis of spatial events in the physical world drawing out tectonic conditions and material presence within a certain site condition

horizonFall 09, Professor Taylor, Studio II

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Diagramatical deconstruction of parti elements of both the horizon and zenith of a photographic montage containing ten pictures

horizon + zenithFall 09, Professor Taylor, Studio II

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Translation of If You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNulty into a children’s museum by understanding, analyzing, articulation, and synthesizing the structures and emotions of the narrative with an emphasis on light

lumen museumSpring 09, Professor Ajlouni, Studio III

Narrative Drawings track the emotion and tone of the book with color, texture, and edge quality as the narrative changes.

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A study in structure and connections in which a catenary tubular steel arch spans the 159’ length allowing an open but contained space inside that is naturally ventilated and lit by a dynamic system of louvers

aquatic center roof structureFall 10, Professor Aranha, Studio IV

12’ 6”

27’0”

42’6”

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240’-0”

27’-0”

159’-0”

BERMBERM

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PERSPECTIVE SECTIONALEXANDER BINGHAM SCALE 1”= 1’

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1 Steel wide �ange I -beam 2 Wood rectangular section joist3 Wood rectangular section �ooring4 Steel base plate to concrete pier5 Square section steel framing louver 6 Tubular structure steel, rectangular in section7 Square section steel framing hinge door8 Translucent polycarbonate roof panel, 44% Light Transmission9 Square poplar wood

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modular market stallFall 09, Professor Aranha, Studio IV

Frozen movement both from the walking and driving perspectives created by the rhythm of the wood cladding strokes and the resulting shear slant /// of a force acting on a corner of a box. The stall’s structure captures the domino effect in action

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NORTH ELEVATIONALEXANDER BINGHAM SCALE 1/2”= 1’

1’ SECTION A-AALEXANDER BINGHAM SCALE 1/2”= 1’

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1 Hinged door swings open and slides back on track into roof pocket2 Translucent polycarbonate roof panel 44% light transmission3 Fixed track sliding door

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2

EAST ELEVATIONALEXANDER BINGHAM SCALE 1/2”= 1’

1’

Section1 Steel wide flange I - beam2 Wood rectangular section joist3 Wood rectangular section flooring4 Steel base plate to concrete pier5 Square section steel framing louver6 Tubular structure steel, rectangular in section7 Square section steel framing hinge door8 44% light transmission polycarbonate roof panel

The relationship of amalgamated modules create a sense of place sheltered by over hanging louvers and pocket garage doors that can be opened or closed depending on the environment

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Between 1902 and 1905 Albert Einstein lived and worked as a patent clerk for the government of Switzerland in Bern. During this time he developed his revolutionary theory of relativity. This project is the response to the hypothetical burning of his house. Einstein’s theory of Relativity unites time, space, and matter into one idea. By making similar connections one can equate volume to the duration of time spent by an individual at a specific location where like the surface of a trampoline, a unified fabric is warped and stretched in space.

a Woven fabric of space & timeSpring 10, Professor Flueckiger, Studio V

SpacePerspectiveTravel

Present PastDimension

IdeaWoven FabricInsidePrivate

Emotive

Time ContextMonumentIcon

Culture ArtifactPhysical

Phenomenon

Duration SectionCollapse

Volume

EnergyPlaceContinuum

RelativityReferenceUndefined

AmbiguityKnowledgeExpressionAdventureAberrant

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Space

Time

Volume

Volume

Duration

Energy

volume squared = duration of time x individual

V 2=ti

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18:00

FormulaEinstein’s theory of Relativity unites time, space, and matter into one idea. By making similar con-nections one can equate volume to the duration of time spent by an individual at a specific location where like the surface of a trampo-line, a unified fabric is warped and stretched in space.

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CS2

D2

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W 12X136

3/8in steel rod

6in diameter hydraulic cylinder

18in rod

pivot joint

DuPont ETPV Engineering Thermoplastic Vulcanizate

This grid of 4 x 4in cubes is made from a �exible rubber-like material that has the properties of high-end elastomers allowing for high tensile strength and elongation.

Dynamic SurfaceHydraulic rods extend or contract affecting the shape of walls and corresponding space in response to the proximity and location of people .

A responsive environmentAs one walks through the museum they are embraced by the surrounding walls and ceiling that sense their presence and extend hydraulically to their location.

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The fashion district in northern Paris as it exist is lost in an urban fabric focused on whole selling in a fast paced un-personable environment. There was no concern for the individual. To revitalize this part of Paris an urban diversification of both the economy and the population was needed.

By constructing a mix use tree lined boulevard that extends axially from the Port Saint-Denis south to Rue Reaumur will provide a valued place of congregation that connects and creates a strong centered community.

an urban interventionSummer 10, Professors Ellis & Vernooy, Studio VI

1’0 1/10”= 1’

STUDIO VI URBAN DESIGNPARIS, 2010VERNOOY, ELLIS, SHARP

PASSAGE DU CAIREDETAIL, SECTION & BAY BBINGHAM, SLAGLE

rusticated portland limestone

smooth portlandlimestone

brick with concrete �ll

reinforcedconcrete slab

metal bracket

waterproof membraine

plaster

double pane glass

beveled 1/2” glass

mahogany wood frame

15’ o.c.concrete foundation

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b

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1’0 1/16”= 1’

STUDIO VI URBAN DESIGNPARIS, 2010VERNOOY, ELLIS, SHARP

rue de saint denis

cut through

grass

gravel

pavement

PASSAGE DU CAIREPLAN OF PLACE DU CAIRE BINGHAM, SLAGLE

LEFT SIDE ELEVATION: ARIGHT SIDE ELEVATION: B

Metro SketchesSketches of Parisians done while riding the subway in Paris. (pen & ink 5.5” x 3.5”)Eames Power of TenFirst slide from the Eames movie “Power of Ten”(water color on wood 12” x 12”)

delineationFall 09 - Summer 10

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A brilliant radiance beams from the first floor of the architecture building. As you approach, the glow slowly materializes into 2112 suspended luminous tubes. You become lost in the abundance. The space is a dynamic, temporary index. It is a reference to the person in it.

One week competition. Received third year overall winners and Dean’s Choice award. Group Members:Kiowa Sibley - CutforthSamuel CappsAlexander Bingham

2112Spring 10, Deans Cup Competition

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A br i l l iant radiance beams from

the f i rst f loor of the architecture

bui lding. As you approach, the

glow slowly mater ia l izes into

2112 suspended luminous tubes.

You become lost in the

abundance; what ordinar i ly

i l luminates your path now

obstructs i t .

Passing through the l ight

barr ier, you nudge and bump the

tubes, your movement is

indicated by their angle and

color. The faster you move, the

color of the tube br ightens, and

when you slow the color cools.

Af ter several minutes, the tubes

fade back to white and return to

their rest ing ver t ical posit ion.

The space is a dynamic,

temporary index. I t is a

reference to the person in i t .

2112

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/*--------------------------------------------

ARCH 4341 Media Electives :

DiMeND (DIgital MEdia in Neoteric Dimension)

COA TTU

Seeing With Sound

Code by Alexander Bingham

Brightness Tracking Source Code by Golan

SoundCipher Library by Andrew R. Brown

---------------------------------------------*/

int num = 150;

int[] arrX= new int[num];

int[] arrY= new int[num];

import arb.soundcipher.*;

import processing.video.*;

SoundCipher sc = new SoundCipher(this);

Capture video;

void setup() {

size(1100, 820);

noFill();

video = new Capture(this, width, height, 30);

noStroke();

smooth();

frameRate(100);

}

void draw() {

rotateY(radians(mouseX-(width)));

rotateX(radians(-(mouseY-(height))));

translate(-width, -height, 0);

if (video.available()) {

video.read();

image(video, 0, 0, width, height);

int brightestX = 0;

int brightestY = 0;

float brightestValue = 0;

video.loadPixels();

int index = 0;

for (int y = 0; y < video.height; y++) {

for (int x = 0; x < video.width; x++) {

int pixelValue = video.pixels[index];

float pixelBrightness = brightness(pixelValue);

if (pixelBrightness > brightestValue) {

brightestValue = pixelBrightness;

brightestY = y;

brightestX = x;

/////////////////////////////////////////////////

for(int i = num - 1; i > 0; i--) {

arrX[i] = arrX[i-1];

arrY[i] = arrY[i-1];

}

arrX[0] = brightestX;

arrY[0] = brightestY;

///////////////////////////////////////////////

}

index++;

}

}

//Visual

fill(255, brightestX, brightestY, 10);

stroke(255, brightestX, brightestY, 150);

for(int i= 0; i < num; i++) {

ellipse(arrX[i], arrY[i], i, i);

line(.5 * brightestX,.5 * brightestY, arrX[i],

arrY[i]);

line(.25 * brightestX, .25 * brightestY, arrX[i],

arrY[i]);

text(brightestX, brightestX, height-10);

text(brightestY, 10, brightestY);

}

//Sound

sc.instrument(117);

sc.pan(brightestX);

sc.playNote((map(brightestY, 0, 255, 57, 65)),200,1);

Written using Processing this application tracks the brightest pixel from a live video source and plays a corresponding sound depending on the position of the pixel on the image. Using a light such as a cell phone, users were able to control the pitch of the instrument of their choice.

seeing With soundFall 2010, Professor Park, Neoteric Dimernsion

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EmergenceSpace is formed by manipulation of select control points.(Independent Research Fall 10)

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