Rappel à l’Ordre:
The Case for the Tectonic by Kenneth Frampton was first published in 1990 while
the Tectonics? A Case Study for Digital Free-Form Architecture by Wan-Ping Gao
was published in 2004. Both of these articles are fairly new documents compare
to other literature. Frampton
focuses on the origins and meanings of tectonics and mostly architecture from
19th century. Wan-Ping Gao also focuses on the meaning of tectonics
but, he explains architectural tectonics in the information age (present) and
future. To continue, Frascari states, “Architecture is an art because it is
interested not only in the original need for shelter but also putting together,
spaces and material, in a meaningful manner” (Frampton, K. (2002). This shows
that even in the past architects were thinking of how materials and spaces go
together but without the aid of a computer the chances of making an error were
high. On the other hand Wan-Ping Gao states that, “The traditional
architecture, with its stagnant interpretation of structural joints and
material, can never explain the surface characteristic and dynamic state of
digitally spatial form. In a multi-dimensional digital environment, the physics
of space, proportion, material quality, etc., do not depend on elements of the
real world, such as those involving the use of material, construction, or
structural standards” (Gao, W. P. 2004 p. 3-4). With the help of computers the
architect’s is able to push the design to the next level. They are able to test
different type of scenarios which allows them to push the envelope. To conclude, this also allows for them
to perfect the construction because they are able to use how material will be
put together on the computer and be able to detail on how to construct them.
Frampton stresses
the importance of a joint and break of it because it has the meaning of
connection and gives attend all form of articulation (Frampton, K. 2002). This
again stresses the importance of detail of every aspect of a building. With
having the joints in irregular places it gives away from the architecture. In
contrasts Wan-Ping Gao states, “Tectonics expresses the unique qualities of
material and elements of architecture b means of a meaningfully designed
structure. In the digital environment, free form the limits imposed on
architecture in the real, a fixed object like joints become freer and more
flexible.” (Gao, W. P. 2004 p. 6) This again emphasizes with computer designer
are able explore different options which allows them to be more flexible with
design and make a unique building. This also stresses how computer help the
architect to have their project become more detail orientated.
When speaking
about going the next step Frampton describe how new forms of tectonic buildings
where expressed. For example, “We have the ethereal dematerialized aspiration
of Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace, that which Le Corbusier once describe as the
victory of light over gravity” stated Frampton (Frampton, K. 2002). This show
that the past architects were able to go to the next level without the use of
computer. To also restate this
show the progression of architecture and the never ending limits. To continue, Wan-Ping Gao introduces an
another statement to discussion, “Digital architecture emphasizes
responsiveness to the appearance of spatial form and we could through the
special features of digital free-form, conduct our studies” (Gao, W. P. 2004 p.
9). This adds another dimension to architecture and how designer are able to
computers for architecture. With responsiveness result designer are more
awarded about actual driving factors that could change the design of the
building. Lastly, we can see how digital tectonics and traditional tectonics
have already altered each and how computer are aiding us to the future (Gao, W.
P. 2004 p. 14)
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