Madeline Phillips – Exercise 1.1A
0.2 Geometric vs. Algebraic Combination
Within classical architecture, there is a repeated organization of wholes through geometric systems and patterns. Classical architecture consistently reflected the idea of proportions of individual elements, and the relationships between them. Through this system, individual parts, or forms, develop into sequences, which finally develop into whole forms. Even through additions to classical buildings, geometrical patterns can remain, and in some cases even enhance the strength of the patterns and the architecture as a whole, creating compositional closure.
0.3 Walking Out of Cubism
Within the changes brought to architecture in minimalism, meaning shifted from the actual object to the field between the viewer and the object. Artists and architects following this thought process commonly create minimalistic work in sequences, not in fields. Postminimalism is marked by hesitation, and the style remains committed to the idea of tangibility in art and visibility.
0.4 Thick 2D
A figural effect called a moire is formed by two regular fields that are shifted into a different scale. This is then used to identify and measure stresses within the field. Moires can be used to create moments of intensity within design.
0.5 Flocks, Schools, Swarms, Crowds
The original concept rose from the study of the flocking of birds. This study recognizes that there are locally defined rules, and that obstructions are not catastrophic to the whole. While observing crowds and swarms, obvious patterns start to emerge, and these give insight to the way these groups work.
0.6 Distributed Institutions
This is a way of making separate elements visible within the complex, entire program. Compositions that do not follow a system with obvious hierarchy cannot guarantee an open society or equality in politics. Static, accidents, and others will undermine any formal system that is defined purely by points and lines.
