Haus
Rucker-Co, Cover – Haus Lange Krefeld
(1971) [1]
Within the common overall theme covering
studies in Unit 2+3d will be framed by a focus on the performative and
relational qualities of architecture. With the human body as our optic we take
on the task of developing architecture embedded in what we recognize as fields
of dynamic relationships. Concordantly, two theoretical discourse optics within
aesthetics are particularly influential in the construction of studio
assignments – the two optics are known by their subject of investigation, atmosphere and affect (please see studio glossary for further information on field; atmosphere and affect theory).
The study method practiced in the
unit emphasizes experimental approach, critical thinking and discussion. Of
equal importance to all of these, moreover communication.
Methodologically, in the fall semester the
unit approach will be known as practice-based research (this
research practice is also known as research
by or through design). Structured
by five consequent phases, the role of covering
as a relational
element is to be explored, seeking to un-cover its expanded definition
through inquiries into spatial, structural and material implications of the analyses
and experiments performed. Thus, the scope of the unit´s research is to think
and materialize ways in which the act of covering can affect relations – i.e.
act as a mediator between a potential inside and outside, and between the material
and the immaterial, the static, as well as the ephemeral.
Our unit being
construed as a laboratory investigations and experiments will be performed in
an on-going dialogue between the individual and collaborative production in
groups, as well as the collective unit production. Following an initial individual
positioning of students in relation to the particular subject matter of the
unit´s research, collectively performed analysis of relevant examples will contribute
to the establishment of a unit-specific state
of the art archive. Having thus delimitated the field of investigation, we
will continue our exploration by testing selected structural and material
properties in relation to somatic experience through a series of experiments leading
to the production of prototypes.
The outcome of the research performed in the fall semester will be made public in the last week of November, furthermore as a unit endeavour qualify the production of site-specific architectural interventions in the spring semester.
The outcome of the research performed in the fall semester will be made public in the last week of November, furthermore as a unit endeavour qualify the production of site-specific architectural interventions in the spring semester.
Intensely looking
forward to developing our unit in collaboration with you,
Izabela
Wieczorek & Tine Nørgaard
[1] Haus Rucker-Co, Cover – Haus Lange Krefeld (1971) in: Domus, N499, 1971 06, p.45
