News login logout Institute back     University of Applied Arts Vienna Universität für Angewandte Kunst Wien Editing 8 - Experimentarium Niels Jonkhans, Univ.Ass. Dipl.Arch. M.Arch ADAPTABLE SURFACES Surfaces and Components Surfaces are usually structured (weaves, knots, tiles, etc.) and thus generated through the diverse interaction and combination of single components subjected to specific rules. The character of the surface is a product of the behaviour of these single components. SS 2007 Students developed a component through the use of generative software (Generative Components (Bentley)). The potential of the components, its flexibility and structural efficiency was developed step by step. Result were substantial digital demonstrations of its capabilities and the production of digitally made physical models (laser cut). WS 2007/08 Students generated single components through hand-crafted working models that demonstrated a specific logic. Those working models were further developed and concluded in large-scale installations in a Viennese gallery space. Subsequently these built models were numerically seized and further development was conducted digitally to enhance the potential. Discuss   back