Introduction
Emerging computational design and manufacturing technologies are having a strong impact on the way architecture is evolving today. Patrik Schumacher considers the last ten years of architectural production as a time of innovative readjustment. Schumacher argues that emerging ‘Parametric Design’ techniques, are about to become a new architectural style, as significant as the modern.
In this digital manufacturing workshop organised by Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, we would like to be skeptical with this kind of holistic approaches. We will investigate and focus on the current status of digital designing and manufacturing tools, as part of a democratic, online community of knowledge and information.
Objectives
Apart from enlarging the design possibilities and capabilities of the participants, this workshop can be seen as a strong platform to introduce the ever changing computational design and manufacturing technologies in the architectural world today.
At the end of the workshop, the participants are expected to be able to learn new skills and design approaches that will prepare them to be highly competitive in the field, both regionally and internationally. As the workshop will focus on learning and experimenting with design, it is suitable to anyone who wants to be challenged and is ready to embrace new design techniques regardless of their architectural background.
The Speaker
Asterios Agkathidis* (born 1974) studied architecture in the Aristotle Univ. of Thessaloniki, the RWTH (Aachen) and the Staedelschule (Frankfurt). He was a partner in the architectural practice b&k+ (Cologne, 2001- 04), and then worked for VMX architects (Amsterdam) until 2005. He founded the architecture and research laboratory a3lab Frankfurt - Thessaloniki, in the same year (www.a3lab.org). Since then he has been practicing architecture and design publishing, exhibiting, winning prizes and realizing projects throughout Europe. Teaching experiences include AdbK Nuremberg, TU Darmstadt as faculty member lecturer, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Bielefeld, University of Thessaly, the Columbia Univ. and the Staedelschule. He is currently visiting Professor in the LAU. His research focuses on systematic design methods and emerging technologies. He is the editor and author of four books, which are being distributed internationally:
· "form defining strategies", A.Agkathidis, G.Schillig, M. Hudert, 2008, Wasmuth publishers Berlin
· "modular structures", A.Agkathidis, 2009, BIS publishers Amsterdam
· "performative geometries", A.Agkathidis, G.Schillig, 2010, BIS publishers Amsterdam
· "digital manufacturing", A.Agkathidis, 2010, BIS publishers Amsterdam
Workshop Outline
The first phase of the workshop consists of rhinosr08 tutorials joined with a morphogenetic phases. In the second phase, more on technicality, we will be focusing on manufacturing drawings and production technologies and finally in the third phase, the produced structures will be transformed into 1 to 1 ‘patches’ of a greater structure which will be built by different elements.
We will be aiming on a ground-up production of geometrical parametric systems, able to generate spatial and structural constructs. We will explore such a procedure from early morphological studies, till the production of physical prototypes. The schools laser cutting machine will be used for this purpose.
Following Axel Killians morphogenetic surface/design surface approach we will focus on the notion of the unit as possible design instrument. By the use of unrolling, sectioning, tiling, framing, and molding techniques, we will explore relations between materials and CNC manufacturing technologies in 1 to 1 scale.
The final installation structure will be put together out of 12 different ‘tiles’ in the size of 50x50cm, all generated based on the given manufacturing chain.
The studio consists of computational classes, pin-up and desk critique sessions. The produced material will be documented and published internationally.
Required Tools
Tools: Rhinoceros rs8, Grasshopper, paneling tools.
Skills: basic CAD computational skills
NOTE TO PARTICIPANT: PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELLOW
http://download.rhino3d.com/
Workshop Output
1. 3D models in Rhino format
2. Conceptual Diagrams in Illustrator or DWG format
3. Unrolls, manufacturing drawings in Illustrator or DWG format
4. Photographs of the different construction phases
5. Photographs of the final product in jpg format with at least 300dpi in either black or white background
Accommodation & Fees
The workshop requires a fee of RM650 per participant for students and RM950 for professionals, made payable to the Finance Director, International Islamic University Malaysia. Fees do not include flights or accommodation.
Although, considerations on staying within the campus for student participants will be given upon special request. Please state in the application form upon submitting.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, digital cameras and any other tools they may wish to use during the workshop.
Application
WORKSHOP APPLICATION
The workshop is open to current architecture students at undergraduate and graduate levels, recent graduates, and individuals from design-oriented fields interested in the study and implementation of digital manufacturing in architecture. The participants should register early to secure their places as participation is limited. The deadline for application is 1 February 2011 without surcharge. Download the application form HERE Application is to be sent to qaisyjaslenda@gmail.com
TALK SERIES APPLICATION
Each day of the talk series requires a registration fee of RM15 for students and RM30 for professionals, made payable at the front door. Interested participants should register early to reserve their places by registering their names to the organiser at: E: qaisyjaslenda@gmail.com
Schedule
WORKSHOP
| DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 07.02.2011 MON | 0830 | Opening Ceremony |
| 0945 | (TALK DAY ONE) Digital Manufacturing: Emerging Technologies in Architecture | |
| 1045 | Tea Break* | |
| 1100 | (TALK DAY ONE) Performative Geometries: Prototectonic Structures | |
| 1300 | Lunch Break* | |
| 1400 | (TUTORIAL 01) Introduction to Rhino3D | |
| 1530 | Break | |
| 1600 | (TUTORIAL 02) STUDIO SESSION | |
| 08.02.2011 TUE | 0945 | (TALK DAY TWO) Evolution of prefabrication: From the Parthenon to metabolism |
| 1130 | Tea Break* | |
| 1145 | (TUTORIAL 03) STUDIO SESSION | |
| 1300 | Lunch Break* | |
| 1400 | (TUTORIAL 04) STUDIO SESSION | |
| 1530 | Break | |
| 1600 | (TUTORIAL 05) Discussion on first prototype | |
| 09.02.2011 WED | 0945 | (TALK DAY THREE) Digital Manufacturing: Architectural Application |
| 1130 | Tea Break* | |
| 1145 | (TUTORIAL 06) Grasshopper Tutorial | |
| 1300 | Lunch Break* | |
| 1400 | (TUTORIAL 07) Discussion on prototype | |
| 10.02.2011 THU | 0900 | (TUTORIAL 08) Discussion on prototype manufacturing |
| Prototype manufacturing | ||
| 1300 | Lunch Break* | |
| 1400 | (TUTORIAL 09) Controlling of nesting and unrolls | |
| | Prototype manufacturing | |
| 1700 | Tea Break* | |
| 11.02.2011 FRI | 0900 | (TUTORIAL 10) Finishing prototype and installation |
| 1230 | Lunch Break* | |
| 1400 | (TUTORIAL 11) Finishing prototype and installation | |
| 1700 | Tea Break* | |
| 1800 | Grand sculpture assembly | |
| 12.02.2011 SAT | 0945 | GRAND EXHIBITION |
| 1300 | Lunch* |
TALK SERIES
DATE | TIME | TITLE |
07.02.2011 MONDAY (Day One) | 0945 | Digital Manufacturing: Emerging Technologies in Architecture |
1100 | Performative Geometries: Prototectonic Structures | |
08.02.2011 TUESDAY (Day Two) | 0945 | Evolution of prefabrication: From Parthenon to Metabolism |
09.02.2011 WEDNESDAY (Day Three) | 0945 | Digital Manufacturing: Architectural Application |
VENUE | Main Auditorium, Kulliyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM Gombak, Malaysia |
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