Living Architecture-FA06-Columbia

Slip Space
Kirk+Yen+Richard

ResearchAgenda _v1.0

Architectural Element
We will try to create a variation on the ceiling grid that can be dynamic and able to fluctuate patterns.

Movement
Limiting ourselves to the contraction and extension of the Flexonal wire, we will try to create a system that allows non-linear movement

Environmental Impact
A series of physical deformations and realignment of elements within a closed system to create an impact on the quality of light within a space.

Realization
We will build a series of physical models exploring different material, exploiting their physical characteristics to work in a system of our design.


ResearchTopic _v1.0
We intend to focus our research in on the output of a system. Looking at algae formation and taking osmotic pressure as a point of departure, we are trying to look at how a series of semi-rigid bodies of various sizes will respond and redistribute itself when agitated into non-determinate movement.

Potential
Lighting, Architectural components, Boundary of Space ( ex. Pattern of wall.) .etc.

The investigation of this application could be an interesting contribution to kinetic architecture by studying a system which has a rigid internal structure, but that still allows for flexibility and free form movement that responds to human interaction.