Divergence

Desire is often measured by its visible manifestations. The source of this desire can be linked back to critical questions asked at the beginning of a  design process.

The power of structure…

Calcium carbonate, commonly known as chalk, is the fifth most abundant material on the planet and typically a fragile saw toothed structure. When actions of the abalone lays down layer upon layer of the calcium carbonate material between sheets of protein, its actions at microscopic scale, create a tough and crystalline material. Schneiderism post “Of Metamaterial and Invisibility” expands on how properties of structure will shift our limitations and open new doors into making a physical place for our activities.

For architecture to move beyond building techniques established from centuries of craft and habit, we need to take a fresh look at the beginning of the making process, we need to understand the potential of structure.

to act…

Richard Serra, “Verb List” [1962-1968]

Richard Serra over forty plus years ago listed a typology of actions for his hand-manipulated pieces. Today Serra continues his work by a choreography of people acting upon materials to create pieces with their own space, make their own situation and declare their own area.