kinetic architecture
Friday December 2, 2005: invited reviewer to the kinetic architecture class taught by Kostas Terzidis
Quoting the syllabus:
“This course examines the notion of motion in architecture through virtual and physical methods. It seeks to investigate, explore, and propose how motion can be suggested, depicted, or physically incorporated in buildings or structures. The goal is to link past practices related to kinetic form with motion-based emerging technologies in a meaningful way and project into the inherent architectural possibilities.”
“The area of kinetic architecture, i.e. the integration of motion into the built environment, and the impact such results has upon the aesthetics, design, and performance of buildings may be of great importance to the field of architecture. While the aesthetic value of virtual motion may always be a source of inspiration, its physical implementation in buildings and structures may challenge the very nature of what architecture really is.”
2005-12-05 6:26 am
Being a student in the class, I have blogged my presentation:
http://architectradure.blogspot.com/2005/12/ambient-peacock-explorer.html
2005-12-05 1:35 pm
I liked the word chameleon to describe this anti-space vessel that would land anywhere in landscapes, especially because you had related the type of filming to be done as documentary movies…
2005-12-07 1:49 am
but Kostas was right that the peacock made more sense as it is not meant to hide within the space but more showcase the environment …
2005-12-07 3:45 pm
:) Indeed it is a Peacock if the role is to showcase the environment; it would be a Chameleon if it is used exclusively for making documentary movies, as the “shell” would act as a discreet cover when filming wild life animals.