18 Feb 2016

Re: Architecture of Necessity

















For tomorrow Friday 19.03 set aside a few hours from 10:00 for short "inspiration slideshow" by TW with longer Q/A regarding development of projects, workshops, lectures etc.  prior to mid-term and the study trip.

In the mean time, and certainly also after, you might get acquainted with the manifesto of Architecture of Necessity, that we might have as guide-line(s)… (curtesy virserumskonsthall

Architecture of Necessity is:
Responsible
Architecture of Necessity requires insight and professional knowledge. It reflects human needs, both immediate and distant. It considers all the dimensions and consequences of architecture, even those that are not always apparent. The future of architecture lie in its constraints.
Diligent
Architecture of Necessity is properly planned, considerately executed and meticulously evaluated. The planning pays attention to experience, it answers human needs, it embeds the building into its environment and the function into the building. Attention to detail and choice of material provides a proximity for users and allows for the inclusion of those involved. The evaluation generates knowledge of the continued life of the building and of future projects. Reflection ensures a long-term economy.
Sustainable
Architecture of Necessity avoids short-term solutions. Its premise is recycling, it strives to reduce transport and takes advantage of renewable resources. The Architecture of Necessity is long term and renewable. Materials are best recycled where they already exist in a building. Architecture must economise with resources and energy and show consideration for people.
Just
Architecture of Necessity counteracts social and global divisions. It prevents segregation and slums by stimulating participation and development in suburbs and favelas. It defends architecture as the right of everybody and the architectural experience as a free utility. Society shall provide the space for both the everyday and the extraordinary experiences of human life for everybody.
Open
Architecture of Necessity invites change and dialogue. It is open to rich and complex cultural traditions and narratives and is the physical embodiment of the democratic society. A building or a city is not something to be completed, it is something to be developed. The architecture that is open to change and participation wil be loved and it will have a long life.


17 Feb 2016

charrette results & model pics // work brief





















Thanks for sending the links. Below most of your works with the charette and the model photos should be duly linked to ISSUU. (it got quite confusing with all the links on the mail :-)

CHARRETTE  results from: (click on link to open)

Model PHOTOGRAPH booklet:
florian, kirsten , ling, matyas, pål henrik, yonghyun aki, chris, david, lena, luise,  mira, nele, preben,    sondre, stefanie, thomas

WORK TO DO
> Tomorrow: 
A/ clear studio, put up latest work(s) as A4 from charrete and models; B/ clear up 4.floor, establish bookshelves, try having some models on walls / start creating an architectural wunderkammer and C/ take a trip to IKEA to purchse each a black and a white frame (50 x 70 cm FISBO frame 69 nok/ piece) D/ print charrtte and photo booklet. TW present on Friday for short inspirational lectures / intro of next week work til workshop with Anni.



15 Feb 2016

on superstudio and jesper rasmussen
















During the reviews the work of italian architect group  Superstudio from the late 60's /early 70's was discussed and while studying the models, the danish artist Jesper Rasmussen's photo works with urban environments whitout windows were mentioned... below are links to Superstudio here and here  and Rasmussens work(s) [scroll sideways off locations  new /old to see all ] here. Enjoy.

BTW bookmark the blog to your smartphone ! You will thus be able to share your works on the spot to friends, family and others. ( ISSUU works from charette should be up by tomorrow)

14 Feb 2016

work next week // post review


Thank you all for intensive, attentive and inspiring review(s) on Friday. It was a delight to experience the many 1:50 scale models, especially the ones that had architectural presence and showed dedicated skills in manufacturing. View pictures from the review and the day before on dropbox link HERE.

Mentionable: some had extended / re-worked their maps of Dale in good and thought-provoking ways, enabling newer readings, opening the understanding(s) of urban form(s) to more oblique introspections. Some had worked with capturing the essence of the model(s) via photographs and gifs that gave new insights.

REFERENCES :
During the reviews, various references where mentioned. Regarding the understanding of simplified (pure) geometric forms, Bruno Munari's seminal work on square, triangle and circle is always a fine inspiration. Downloadable for study purposes as follows (click on links): Square, Triangle, Circle. Regarding other complexities and contradictions in architecture (sic), consult/download Robert Venturi's book here. (Read pages118-120 regarding simplified complexity in a simple building)

WORK
for all on Monday/Tuesday:

A) Upload all your latest booklets on ISSUU, send links to HS and TW for linkage on blog.
B) For the participants who did not make 1:50 models of Dale buildings (or near Dale), please do so, asap.; For those of you who would like to re-do some of their models with more care, you are most welcome. (maximum to Tuesday evening). All others: capture the essence of your models in various photographs and/or  animated gifs, makes separate booklet with photos, including mappings, for understanding the model's contexts in Dale.

More specific feed-back for each participant regarding project/process development will be given after Tuesday, with also with more specifics regarding analogue/digital proceedings.


Most of your project's themes are, btw, actually, already quite "visible"…  please reflect on that (even if it might seem blurry, yet…) you might want to collect references (build, undbuild, other)… (you thought you where just doing exercises, until now :-) ?)