Script this, Computational that, Algorithmic this… bla bla bla!
Yutaka Igarashi’s work goes back to a Joseph Kosinski media course reference @ Columbia in the early 00’s. It may be that I am coming down from that “Oh So Sweet” sugar high that a nice script can give you or the frustration w/ the current crop of cad jockeys that can not model the simplest forms. Either way, Igarashi’s work is a much needed inspirational stopping point that will deliver you into a perverse world of hyper detailed vehicles and leave us questioning their true end use. read more
The Welcome Center, designed by Till Schweizer, is situated at a crucial point of the JinHua Architectur Park.
The pavilion overlooks at a significant bend of the river bank, therefore it marks the turning point in the overall direction and perception while entering or leaving the park. read more
We were able to get some images from the Re-sampling Ornament show and an article that was published in Switzerland. We plan on having more spicific content on the individual projects later in the week. So for now enjoy>>>>> read more
Here is an update on the CARDBOARD SURFBOARD PROJECT or, Cross-sectional Notched Rib Assembly for Aquatic Sliding Boards. We have included a great little video and a link to the site. Have a look on (sheldrake.net) for more information on the development process of this project.
An amazing collection of historical German camera gear on display @ Deutshes Technikmuseum Berlin. The exhibit is full of retro gadgets, including bisected lenses and cameras, the insides of which show the precision of a CAD drawing. via WIRED mag read more
Here is a sampling from xiaming’s flickr page that has a series of the Olympic Center photos. The ones here specifically are of the Water Cube done by Australian architects, PTW. What makes this collection exceptional is that there are few creative, high quality images that were taken during its construction phase. Please take the time to visit xiaming’s page to see more images from the site and other amazing shots taken in China, Korea, Japan + others . read more
Skylar Tibbits: Tesselion is a project by Skylar Tibbits which proposes a system of flat panel tessellation derived from complex surfaces to enable ease in constructability and a directly evolved spatial environment through lighting, programmatic adaptation and structural simplicity. Each panel’s uniqueness is afforded by the efficiency of digital fabrication while coded parametric relationships allow an emergent structural efficiency, from a single panel to the complete adaptability of the surface as a whole. read more
A big thank you to suckerPUNCH for the Prefab-China post. They have amassed an impressive collection of designers that are all pushing the limits within their respective field.
Clear Seas:This surfboard’s frame is cut from 16.6 square feet of cardboard and covered in transparent fiberglass.Photo by Brian Klutch
When it came time to replace his old surfboard, Mike Sheldrake decided to build his own. But the former Web programmer didn’t have the sculpting skills to carve one out of foam the way professional builders do. So he used 3-D modeling software to design a snap-together deck that’s as sturdy as a conventional model and performs just as well, made from the cheapest material he could find: cardboard. read more
