Friday 15 January 2016
Authoring Robotic Processes by Fabio Gramazio and Matthias
Kohler Architects
Fig.1
‘Our projects combine the physio
of built architecture with digital logics. Therefore, we do not design
architecture solely by drawing, but conceive spatial relationships and
contextual behavior through programming. In doing so, we use the potentials of
the computer and of digital fabrication complementary to traditional design,
construction and building methods. The sensual quality of this design cultural
manifests itself in the novel expression of a Digital Materiality’ Gramazio and
Kohler
‘Architecture using robotics to
take command of all aspects of construction’ Gramazio and Kohler vision
According to Gramazio and Kohler with
the help of robots it is now possible to radially enrich the physical natural
of architecture.
After this statement a question
raised by the presenter (David) ‘Do we think the use of robots in architecture
will enhance architectural design and creature freedom or restrict it?’ It is truth,
that robots help us to do a step further in innovation, explore traditional
materials and transform them into new materials. This can be shown in the construction industry
as all the construction process comes
from robots. For example, pre casting, in case of manufacturing a column or a
façade take less time with this innovation and definitely is more accurate.
Through the module Vertical Studio
I had the opportunity to investigate in more depth their work and explore the
possibilities of sand casting but humanly control. The project was a collaboration
between March Year 1 and Year 2. Together several models were produced using and
exploring the sand casting with three types of sand and used nine different mixtures
in total. During those weeks we explore the behavior of the sand with different
type of combs and tools to create surfaces and patterns. At the beginning the
shapes were free form patterns, with the use of combs. The result was not
effective as there was luck of accuracy in the forms created because hands are
uncontrollable. Then we tried to use a grid firstly in the box where we were
casting and then with the creation of tools that have a grid on them, in order
to have some control over the pattern. To conclude humans cannot really control
the sand casting without the help of the machines or other mechanisms that can
carry out the casting in more precise manner.
Fig 2,3 Models produce by Vertical Studio Group
Fig. 4 Model with grid produce by Vertical Studio Group
Fig. 5, 6
During the last hour of the session we talk about our
manifesto as an architect’s and how we are going to apply it in our new design
project Intervening in the City. One of the project task is to create an innovative hybrid material system. This material system can be a structural element, a load bearing wall or a fixing.
Reference:
Gramazio, Fabio et al. Made By Robots. Print. 2014.
Fabio Grmazio and Mathias Kohler Architects Authoring Robotic Processess [online] Google Available at:
http://gramaziokohler.arch.ethz.ch/web/e/lehre/211.html [Accessed 14.1.16]
Fabio Grmazio and Mathias Kohler Architects Authoring Robotic Processess [online] Google Available at:
Fabio Grmazio and Mathias Kohler Architects Authoring Robotic Processess [online] Google Available at:
http://gramaziokohler.arch.ethz.ch/web/e/forschung/209.html [Accessed 14.1.16]
Figures
Fig.1 http://media.wiley.com/product_data/coverImage300/80/11185354/1118535480.jpg
Fig.2,3 photographs taken by Vertical Studio Group
Fig.4 photographs taken by Vertical Studio Group
Fig. 5,6 http://gramaziokohler.arch.ethz.ch/web/e/lehre/128.html
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