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Let us go back to the map and the territory and ask: "What is it in the territory that gets onto the map?" We know the territory does not get onto the map. That is the central point about which we all are agreed. Now, if the territory were uniform, nothing would get onto the map except its boundaries, which are the points at which it ceases to be uniform against some larger matrix. What gets onto the map, in fact, is difference, be it a difference of altitude, a difference of vegetation, a difference in population structure, difference of surface, or whatever. Differences are the things that get onto the map. A difference, then, is an abstract matter. - Gregory Bateson: Steps to an Ecology of Mind
We enter a phase of continuous feedback between the Natural Model, Assembly Model and Synthetic Model. A growing image collection and developing taxonomy (1.1.4) inform new generations of better 'autopsy' drawings (1.1.5) and tectonic assembly models (2.1.2) that in turn specify processes to be scripted and automated (1.3.5). By engaging in this ongoing process we develop synthetic- and paper-based material systems. In parallel we start considering the site:
3 Site
Re-generate the site - build the Project Site. The Given Site, located at Kent Avenue & North 7th in Williamsburg, provides source material for an actual Project Site, which acts as a project specific design catalyst. The primary site study synthesizes a top-down planning approach with a bottom-up investigation into reading the urban ecology. In the process the Project Site is built. By re-generating the site, the projects become contextualized within a value system that is formulated by the authors (core group)
3.1 Site Terms
Our first approach to the site is through an array of terms, the Site List. Record activities within two blocks of the Given Site by writing a list of terms. You may assemble several lists of terms or phrases describing activities, items, scenarios etc. Each list is consistent in itself in terms of its category and modus (all transitive verbs or nouns or adjectives or phrases).
3.2 Site Notations
From your site lists identify three programs, activities or site elements (Example: Viewing Corridors, Greens, Pedestrian territories, Flood Lines, Garages, Billboard Guerrilla ads, Bars, Vendors, Deli) and generate a map that records their location around the area of the Given Site. From the locations map develop a line drawing that traces the interaction between program points, activity points or site elements (dynamic site map). Lay out as a sequence of six simple line drawings (7x7), one point cloud and one vector map per activity. Include the basic site geometry in each drawing as reference. All drawings are Illustrator line drawings limited to two line weights and three line types. All type Arial 12 pt, titles 18 pt.
3.4 Site Mesh
Assemble a Matrix of Site Meshes (Mesh Matrix) that are generated from site data 3.2 (Site Notations). Reserve three columns for the previously selected programs/activities and three columns for meaningful pairings. Site Lines carry site-specific information, which consequently registers in the Site Mesh. Laser score a selection from the Mesh Matrix.
[Workflow Site Mesh see hand-out]
Site Info
Course Syllabus, p. 5-8
Example Mesh Matrix
.: Jonas 2:00 PM
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