Yash Akhouri_1.1_Diagramming
- Geometric vs Algebraic
Elements of classical architecture are all organized into subgroups that are characterised by their geometry and proportion. Ratios are expressed numerically but are intended to be shown geometrically, this refers to Leon Battista Alberti the idea of organic geometric unity. A concept of smaller parts coming together to create a greater whole such as sections of an orchestra, seconds in a minute etc. A synthesis of all the smaller geometric proportions makes up amazing structures such as the Great Mosque of Cordoba. This structure is made up of contrasting principles of combination such as geometric and algebraic principles. These are important as they establish longevity in the building and allow for the ease of expansion and beautification in the future.
2.Walking out of Cubism
Cubism involved many interlocking planes and geometric shapes. What minimalism does is that it empties all the complexities from cubism such as is ornamentations of colours etc and highlights strong forms in the composition to bring out the architectural condition. Minimalism focuses on more unitary works that give each element unifying importance so seeing each part building up to a final piece is difficult.
3.Thick 2D
There’s an understanding that “all grids are fields but not all fields are grids” comes from the idea that fields have the ability to differentiate the relationship between the figure and the ground. Fields are considered a primarily horizontal principle. When things emerge from the actual field itself(mountains, valleys etc)it relates the figure and the field more closely. Moire is a figural effect created by the placement of regular fields; when these come together they create unexpected and complex behaviours. In architecture, the moire would refer to the surface; the expansion of cities etc would all be defined by the extension of the horizontal. A combination of expansion in all 3 dimensions creates the thickening. Structures such as skyscrapers would enrich vertical involvement.
4. Flocks, Schools, Swarms, Crowds
Artificial intelligence allows architects to mimic field conditions such as birds flock movement and interactions between crowded areas. If it were to form at all, the flock forms as an emergent form, built from the bottom up, but is known as a field phenomenon as it is unpredictable to determine its conditions. Studying these flocks shows that flock behaviour has a definition of how precise and how simple the conditions are. The relationship between the void that is created and how the people interact with it is what architects need to focus on. How spaces can contain or guide people through your structure, even though it can be unpredictable it can be controlled.
- Distributed Institutions
Moving with time, the way we construct our thoughts along with the way we construct our buildings has to adapt to the new expectations and priorities of the world. Buildings that had certain uses in the past have to upgrade to the modern world, they may not necessarily do the same thing as their predecessors but have the same title and purpose. Architects need to design buildings with spaces that can be remodelled for the changing times and so that the same building houses many different programs and does not cater to only one program.
