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 Physical design simulation
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By
Tom Porter, Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture
John Neale, BA Hons Arch, Dip Arch Oxford, Practising architect
Description
Architectural Supermodels is a highly illustrated guide exploring new ways of expressing design concepts. A short history of the use of
models is followed by discussions on photographic techniques, model making philosophies and the use of computer-aided modeling. Case
studies include Will Alsop's award winning c/PLEX project, taking the reader from conceptual models to the complete design. A fascinating
read for all architects and designers.
In the face of the digital revolution in architectural design, modelmaking can be seen
as a labourious and time-consuming preoccupation. Indeed, many architectural students in the United States avoid representing their ideas
in three dimensions by describing the activity as 'busy work'. However, despite its hitherto rather humdrum image, modelmaking has made
a recent and massive comeback in the world of environmental design.
The ability to visualise directly in three dimensions is essential
for interior design employers, as are the abilities to draw freehand and technical drawing, although literacy in computer graphics, remains
one of the top five skills required by the modern architectural practice.
The fact that a three dimensional model can now be electronically
modified, refined, and digitally transformed or even be computer-programmed in to its physical existence brings a new and exciting dimension
to the skills of the architect. 'Architectural Supermodels' is written in the spirit of this mood of change and in the notion of exploring
new ways of expressing design concepts. Case studies covered include Zaha Hadid's modelmaker; Future Systems' modelmaker, Terry Farrell
and Partner's modelmaker and Armiger who works for Will Alsop, Rick Mather and David Chipperfield.
This innovative book will cover computer-generated
modelmaking as well as the more traditional modelmaking involved in Architecture/Building Design. It is a technical manual focusing on
three-dimensional models and electronic models. This is a vital book for degree and graduate architectural students as well as practising
architects/designers.
Audience
Professional architects, BA Hons Architecture and Diploma students years 1-6 worldwide.
Contents
Introduction; Supermodels: A short history; Role Models; The Making of a Supermodel: materials and techniques; The Makers of the Supermodel;
Shooting for 'Reality'; Model in the Machine. Bibliography; Index.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 186 pages, publication date: OCT-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-4928-5
ISBN-10: 0-7506-4928-3
Imprint: ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
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EUR 57.95
USD 71.95
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