Advanced Representation Techniques (Vertiefung Darstellungstechniken)

SS 2024

In the second semester students develop their Architectural Representation skills addressing the intersections of form, style, structure, and communication through a ‘DigiLog’ approach.

Task 1

The students focus on an object of their choice with both simple and curved surfaces. Observing and understanding it´s shape and geometry the students are tasked to 3D-model the objects using Rhinoceros 3D. Based on the digital model the students additionally build a physical paper model, further exploring the object´s underlying structure.

Task 2

The second tasks aims to transform the 3D-modelled object from task 1 into an imaginative architecture, altering the object into a “cliffhanger”. The emphasis is on visualising the structure and it´s surroundings, using different digital tools (Affinity Photo, Photoshop, etc.) as well as analogue tools, such as hand-drawn sketches.

Task 3

As the last step the students are tasked to create a poster, documenting their process and work throughout the semester. This poster should not only contain the final visualisations and model but also process pictures and sketches showing the development of the model and design.