algorithmic architecture
October 23, 2008
Thursday. 10/30. 8pm. PIFAS
For the second installment Melissa Frost will be delivering a short introduction philosophically questioning computer as creator followed by Kristen Smith (of PennDesign) presenting her well informed take on algorithmic design:
“More commonly associated with problem solving strategies in mathematics and computing, algorithms have now taken on a central role in contemporary design theory and material fabrication. This new strategy for design follows in the tradition of process and rule based artisans like Jackson Pollack and Sol Lewitt that engage in a system whereby the executor follows the instructions while the outcome is not foreseen. By rejecting traditional canons and compositional methods, algorithms along with advanced computation allow for a rigorous method of achieving complexity, intricacy and formal variation. This talk will focus on the transformational role that algorithms play on the historical, philosophical and aesthetic implications to the discipline of architecture.“
Skateboarding, Action, and Architecture.
October 18, 2008
Brandon Joyce of PIFAS shares his inexpert opinions on how it is action that anoints architecture with meaning. Calling on street-skating as a high model, he’ll speak about how use, misuse, and transformation can override— or even negate— intent and expression in architectural design.
Followed by q&a/discussion. skate vids.
October 23rd. 8pm @ PIFAS. 1712 N 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA.
precursory
October 12, 2008
architecture with/out architects will be an on going series of educational and exploratory dialogs as a query into the concepts of space beyond the customs and cliques of architecture.
that is to say, this is for you, whoever you are.
As an attempt to seek architectural thought in its full scope, topics traverse urbanism, sociology, subculture, financial astrology, psychology, psychogeography, revolutionary politics, computer programming, history, philosophy, ….
currently proposed subjects: algorithmic architecture, skateboarding as architectural experience, heidegger and space…
The format is immediate and necessary. Participatory and communal. Thought provoking for the dead inside and direct for the A.D.D. riddled modern.
This is an open call for topic propositions. What do you know about? What would you like to learn about?
A calendar will be maintained here, continuously updated, and summarizing past events.
Meetings will be informative introductions of subject, followed by discussion, remaining always open to impromptu speakers, field trips, proposals, projects.
The Department of Architectural Studies at the Philadelphia Institute for Advanced Studies will host these events regularly through Decemeber.
