fall 2006
ARC 696/560R:
Advanced Design Studio: Bridge-Museum
Instructor:
Jason Scroggin
Professor: Jason Scroggin
E-mail: jasonscroggin@gmail.com
Knot Diagram / Bridge Typology / Knot Topology
Studio Topics:
I. Development of a Surface
The studio will begin with a study of topological knot models. These models can be seen as infinitely extendable and malleable (a topological surface is not necessarily always a doubly curved surface!). Through the physical model we will search for an inherent structure. We will take into account the relationships between: Outside - Outside / Outside - Inside / Inside - Inside / Inside - Outside.
II. Pattern Logic
A physical/ virtual surface model will already have an inherent structure to its physical and/ or virtual creation. We will experiment with the application of pattern logics to our surface models and note their ramifications.
III. Typology Study
Both bridges and museum have precedent types. We will analyze here how our working knot models can adapt to structural needs of a pedestrian bridge and programmatic needs of a museum.
IV. Bridge-Museum
An ideas competition was held this year for the redesign of the Academia Bridge in Venice. The proposed program was a Bridge-Museum hybrid. We will lift this program directly to test our working models. Our models should be able to adapt to these conditions. The final projects will require at minimum the requirements of the competition plus a physical model; however this is not a competition studio.
Studio Description:
Students will be expected to come to the studio with a willingness to experiment at all levels of design. We will engage the computer as a design tool utilizing advanced features of Rhinoceros and Maya and utilizing the school's laser cutter and milling machine as elements of the design process as well as hand modeling and drafting to produce multiple iterations or prototypes of a directed design project. The course will be conducted in a laboratory format, including individual critiques and pin-ups of work supplemented by background readings culminating in a final presentation and critique of projects at the semester's end.