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Headspace could be considered as micro-architecture for the head: it incorporates digital exploration of free fl owing forms, translates computerized concept into physical model, and tests out the functionality of design through digital fabrication. This allows for much more complex and detailed forms with ultraprecision, but still has a solid structural grounding. Furthermore, throughout the process the design could be presented digitally, modifi ed instantly and shared simulaneously; which has led to a new way of project coordination and has tremendously shortened the timeline of architectural design today.

Through a transformable wall system which integrates furniture, storage, exercise equipment, lighting, office equipment, and entertainment systems, CityHome, with a very small footprint (840 square feet), can literally function as an apartment two to three times that size. This not only provides a solution to the soaring urban sprawl, but also opens a new age of housing customization; for each occupant can engage in a process to personalize the precise design of the wall units according to his or her unique activities and requirements. Above all animation in this project effectively helped the architects envision how a robot controlled multiuse space might function.

State of Art CityHome MIT Media Lab

State of ArtDirichlet Modular Decomposition

Arthur Toth

In mathematics, a dirichlet tessellation is a special kind of metric space decomposition that is determined by distances to a specified discrete set of objects in the space, by a discrete set of points. High order dirichlet diagrams also subdivide space. In this London competition entry, the designer with the application of dirichlet tessellation divided the room exterior into geometric algorithms, which at the same time matches its interior organization. The modular computational geometry can be easily introduced into computer-aided design and manufacturing, which in turn benefit from its 3D model accuracy and fast prototyping capabilities. Furniture can be designed to comply to its spatial subdivision, and can be integrated from early stages of modular construction. Moreover it also addresses environmental issues since the frame structures are made of high content, light-weight recycled material. This means comparatively they require less energy to produce, less cost to assemble, coming with a low maintenance/low environmental impact, and can be easily de-commissioned and moved to another location.

http://cp.media.mit.edu/research/67-cityhome

http://www.archdaily.com/97040/dirichlet-modular-decomposition-arthur-toth/

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designed by mumbai-based firm sameep padora and associates, the ‘indigo deli’, a delicatessen and dine-in restaurant transforms a mundane retail space within the palladium mall in mumbai, india. denying the rigid geometries of the mall context, an undulating and interlocking structure swoops above the tables within the dining area. combining the qualities of a dome and surface, the hybrid form employs the structural strengths of both applications. the wooden armature is formed with rough textured plywood, contrasting the sleek copper lighting fixtures and built in details.

the design-build project began as a parametric exploration during the design process. manufacturing of the unique sections began with CNC routing and systematic assemblage. once connected, the element was hung from the overhead RCC slab from threaded steel rods which have been affixed into a double thickness vertical plywood panel. this connection allows for accurate leveling through the entire length of the interior.

cross sectional development - transformation through retail

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paradigms of existing infrastructure

proposed armature

IndIgo deLIArchitect: sameep padora and associatesLocation: mumbai, india

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dining area

After registering the desired physical program and the mentioned, parametric variations of possible forms were developed and the one which had the best interaction with it’s environment were chosen. Finally an integrated skin coated the whole construction.

Milad Complex Proposal Architect: ContemporARchitectURban designers groupLocation: Tehran, Iran

With the Milad telecommunication tower being the tallest tower in Iran, this competition focused on the second phase of Milad complex. The project program includes commercial, office and hotel spaces near the tower. More images and architects’ description after the break.The main idea of this proposal is to reduce the height of the complex as it was possible to respect the importance of Milad tower height in the site. In comparison with the other winner proposals, this project has not a high-rise structure with specific identity and form. It was designed as an integrated form. Therefore the pyramid form was selected to eliminate the mental feeling of a high-rise tower. In order to increase natural lights for indoor spaces, it was necessary to create some courtyards in the middle of this huge mass.