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Project Two launches an intense evolutionary search for the most fertile building ground. Possible grounds and their structural seedlings engage in a tight interaction and cannot be treated separately. In a process of probing and optimizing we simultaneously breed a species of structural seedlings (creatures) with their combinatory logic (ground rules) and an emerging structural matrix (site). We synthesize a bottom-up approach to cellular formation and a top-down heritage of architectural site formation/analysis.Assignment Six
Cut one section through each of the 2x3 basswood creatures in model scale. Within each drawing overlay 'as is' section with 'possible' section. The overlay exaggerates distinct spatial and tectonic features of the individual unit. Use different line weight and -type to distinguish and identify overlaps, and accentuate qualities - a generative drawing emerges. Lay out 6 sections on one page, pencil on vellum (18x24). Build a prototype for the second generation creatures (each: white paper (thin), museum board (mid) and white foam core (thick)) - limit 3x3x4, enhancing qualities as identified in the generative sections (above). Build the second generation in basswood.
In parallel, build simple white paper version of the creatures to test their combinatory logic and their potential for a second generation testing ground. Build the second generation ground as a prototype (paper, museum board, foam board) - limit 6x12x24.
Manuel De Landa : Species and Ecosystems
Assignment Six is due on Monday 2/13. We will meet right after the year wide screening of "Koyaanisqatsi" and have a full studio session during which you will present the second generation creatures and the second generation ground (prototype).
I will be in studio briefly on Thursday 2/9 to view the process of assignment 6 and discuss a possible field trip this weekend. After that I will be on Cathy Jones' review (HHS 3rd flr hall). Everybody is encouraged to visit that review for a few presentations before continuing work in studio
.: Jonas 8:00 PM
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