The use of digital media has not only significantly influenced the working methods of architects and interior designers in recent years but has also fundamentally changed the formal design, resulting appearance, and perception of architecture. The computer is arguably the most comprehensive and dynamic tool that architects have ever had at their disposal for developing and realizing spatial concepts. To harness this potential, it is essential to possess the ability to use the computer as an interactive instrument and to understand its artificial intelligence as a creative extension of possibilities.

Through three short assignments—“Follow the White Rabbit”, “Mind Expander” and “Urban Nomad”—students are guided through the core themes of computer-based design, applying various digital techniques and tools.

The Urban Nomad is a transformative, urban architectural installation. He can do both (City) furniture, walk-in installation as well be a parasitic, temporary structure. Its shape and the process underlying it Form finding is dynamic, changeable or if necessary interactive. Were developed on the basis of the task 2 with the help of the modeling knowledge gained from Rhino and Grasshopper a concept and Prototype for such an installation. The design should consist of details certain material properties craft technique or a constructive principle, such as pinning, folding, tensioning, bending or inflating and modeled using digital tools, can be simulated and fabricated. After Model of craftsmanship, Solving and opening up problems arises a circular creative process: a continuous change between digital and physical modeling, between designing, planning and making, between drawing and producing. Various digital Tools such as plugins for Rhino and Grasshopper, accompanied this process from the first sketch to the final production. These were used in research, modeling, planning, construction and final production of the ‘building’. The ideas were materialized Laser cutter, a wire bending machine as well a cutting plotter, 3D printer and the CNC milling machine are available.

Student Works

Kathrin Manert – Urban camping

Temporary overnight accommodation for sociable backpackers, camping lovers, city travelers, globetrotters… with Design demands. Tent, cabin, dormitory or capsule hotel? It’s all in the mix! The Urban Camping interim use project breathes life into sleeping houses and turns them into places of encounter and Communication with a camping cult character. Minimalist equipped “space bubbles”, with measurements from proxemics, offer individually adjustable privacy in the urban jungle. The interaction of translucent tent fabric and thin layers of wood, laid out in a folding pattern, creates t exciting spatial experience. A solid one, with Felt lined part of the folding structure provides always stops, with flexible elements through a Enclosing or revealing gesture to seal off or can invite – semi-public areas with “awning or veranda function”. The floor platform and the through the Intermediate spaces created by folding structure can serve as storage space.

Karina Müller & Annika Pünt – 120°

Folding the stool was created from the pop-up fold and when folded it has only one strength of 12mm. The inner surface can be pushed down for use. Through The stool supports itself on this surface. material The material consists of three layers, Aluminum – plastic – aluminum and has a total thickness of 2mm. It is created by milling away the aluminum on both sides a hinge. This is very flexible and can also be folded 180°. The entire stool is made of one material. use The stool is for temporary seating ideal and can be stowed away to save space for larger events. In addition, is it is an easy-to-transport piece of furniture.

Felix Stiboy – The Green One

THE GREEN ONE is intended as an urban one Space measure that is both commercial as well as socially interactive. The combination of wood and planted areas creates an organic, natural-looking space that either approaches any environment in contrast but adapts convergently and gives the visitor a new opportunity to perceive and use this environment in a new way.

Tobias Brehm – Flexible Zolling

The customs construction in wood or steel and the Konrad Wachsmann’s aircraft hangar are masterpieces of modernism that are based on the Basic principles of material efficiency and serial production of all components emerged. The desire for three-dimensional diversity to depict organic constructions, resulted in their merger to form “Flexible Zolling”. With “flexible customs” the identical nodes are individualized with the help of programming and it is possible to realize a variety of roof shapes. Elaborate angle cuts of the Zollinger system in wood were secured by a flexible hinge replaced and now even enable different installation variants with one kit. The variable length is achieved via pull ropes defined, which is adapted depending on the variant become. The different radians are rotatable via holes in the Joint plates can be locked using bolts. In Based on the two masterful supporting structures, a symmetrical pavilion was created, which can already be produced in laminated veneer lumber with a small 3-axis CNC milling machine.

Sophia Rodermund und Eva Gutsmann – Sonnenschut auf dem Campus

Urban Nomad – a temporary, urban pavilion – a walk-in sun protection for the campus in the summer. A place emerges where students relax and can take a short break. On the You can do it on a lawn or a ceiling Make yourself comfortable while sitting or lying down and enjoy a coffee or snack. The Pavilion is created from a self-supporting Structure: a solid material (e.g. linen or Nettle fabric) serves as a support surface on which triangles made of MDF are arranged. At a curvature of the fabric surface Fabric held under tension by the selective attachment and structured Arrangement of triangles on the inside of the fabric. To build the pavilion, the fabric surface is placed on the ground spread out and the triangles are attached individually using screws. After all triangles have been attached, the surface is turned over and can now curved and placed under tension become. Serves as a mounting base the lawn on campus, there will be The sun protection is fixed to the surface using screw rings and pegs.

Hanna Wüllner & Theresa Kellner – Maple Tree House

We are presenting on the occasion of the International Garden Exhibition (IGA) in Berlin 2017 a temporary pavilion designed as a viewing platform and visitor information center. The generation of the Form emerged from the analysis of different leaf shapes and tree fruits. Based on the Split Fruit, better known as Rhino wing, of the maple tree became one Form is created that is characterized by a curved design language. About that organic design element on all levels to consistently maintain the tree house, A self-contained form was implemented using Möbius geometry. This enables the visitor to have a special spatial experience, as they are initially immersed in… You have to climb into the tree house and get out of it Shape is completely enclosed. Like one Tree canopy surrounds the Maple Treehouse the user. Through the views to the outside and the incidence of light from the sun is Visitors feel like they are taking a walk in the top of a tree.

Mathias Karuzys & Christoph Strugholtz – Urban Nomad

This working model was created in the work process with Rhinoceros and the plug-in Kangaroo. Inspired by LAVA architects This shape developed from double curved surfaces. For the production of the The working model was as follows: Development of the individual surfaces – Strictly speaking, they are double curved Areas cannot be developed but only over a “flatten” command on a flat Level brought.

The finer the surfaces in the The less the polygon network is divided These will later be distorted or compressed. In the working model we created we come up with 22 parts that act as stencils be used. Taking into account, To ensure that the material is elastic, the developable areas were scaled down by 5%. This working model was created during the work process with Rhinoceros and the plug-in Kangaroo. Inspired by LAVA architects This shape developed from double curved surfaces.

For the production of the The working model was as follows: Development of the individual surfaces – Strictly speaking, they are double curved Areas cannot be developed but only over a “flatten” command on a flat Level brought. The finer the surfaces in the The less the polygon network is divided These will later be distorted or compressed. In the working model we created we come up with 22 parts that act as stencils be used. Taking into account, Because the material is elastic, the developable areas have been scaled down by 5%.

Nussayba Awad und Johanna Flachsenberg – Shelter

Shelter consists of a folding structure with X-arches. This means that folding is extremely tight space possible. Shelter is attached using straps attached to the wall and held together. This means the protection can be placed over the wheel if necessary be pulled or on sunny days rest in its place. were inspirations Folding structures such as those found in the area of origami.#

The interaction of many triangular shapes created by fold lines gives a construction load-bearing capacity, even if it is a light material such as cardboard. In addition, it can be done Folds up to save space and is lightweight in the application. We found it almost fascinating the use of an everyday material such as Cardboard. The individual cardboard triangles are Wrapped in foil to make it weatherproof make. These are then sewn together with a nylon cord so that they become your actual folding structure. Through the Gaps in the arrangement mean that even thicker cardboard can be folded into the desired shape.

Ronja Fischer & Lydia Jochim – Pop-up Pavillion

Inspired by pop-up structures, such as greeting cards, the idea for this temporary mobile object was born. Pop-up structures generally stand out Slots and folded edges, creating a 3D object when unfolded. This principle should now be implemented in a big way object can be applied. The problem What had to be solved here was the buckling with material thickness. Through material testing with cardboard, election posters, wood and textiles A cost-effective, durable and “stable” joint connection made of wood and textile was created. The object essentially exists made of individual, easy-to-transport flat elements with a length of 1.2m and a variable width. These can then be presented Place like a kit can be connected to each other almost endlessly. By bending in different directions and bracing, Different shapes are created, the actual structure of the pavilion.

Lisa Bonnekoh & Paul Piper – Scale Pavilion

The idea is to create a pavilion as weather protection to construct the Detmold campus. This should be implemented with the help of cable ties as nodes or as connections of surface associations. Form design The pavilion should be able to be used temporarily and be easy to assemble and dismantle (foldable). This is done by the diamonds Shape and its stretching possible.

Development A convex curvature is created from surfaces and forms the shape of the pavilion. The challenge was from the individual diamonds and angles create a bend to shape. measurement the diamonds as a surface element are connected to the raised sides with overlapping tabs and two cable ties. To obtain a curvature is a reinforcing triangle incorporated. The Angle of the triangle gives the intensity of the bend. The kink in supports this the roof covering drains.

Anja Hoff & Alexandra Nesterowa-Weinert – Trivilion

The “Trivillon” design consists of the materials wood, leather and cotton belt, which are… their properties benefit from each other. They form a unit of tensile and compressive forces and combine to form a self-contained system of forces. Out of This basic idea is a construction principle made of bendable plywood, nodes made from leather and textile webbing. A stiffened pavilion shell is formed from the wooden elements by intuitively combining them with the nodes. The Pavilion serves as a temporary residence. It offers privacy and shading sunny days. It can be varied build in different places and through the construction principle is easily divided into individual parts disassemble and transport. One is optional Ground anchoring possible with pegs that are inserted into existing eyelets.

The shape of an icosahedron forms the belt structure of the construction. Starting from This shape forms curved triangular surfaces, which is projected onto a geometry using Grasshopper and the Weaverbird plugin were, a dome. The triangle faces are determined by nodes at the corners tied together. The dome shape is made with Rhino handled. The settlement sets both the Length of the individual belt segments as well determines the location of the nodes and forms the basic structure into which the triangles are clamped. Only by clamping it of the wooden surfaces the stiffened, self-supporting shell of the pavilion.

Helene Smolin & Jonas Becker –

This is a temporary pavilion with variable Possible use. Its arms are covered with flexible fabric and can be expanded as desired. Depending on the number of squares Plywood frame grows the exhibition or staging area accordingly the size of the frame used. The flexible membrane is placed between each hung the frame and then tensioned it. The fabric is a semi-transparent stretch fabric that is permanently impregnated. Integrated into the frame RGBW LED strips, which have an indirect, supporting the respective production, Create a light mood and in the dark also reflected externally. ….is a Nomad who adapts to the terrain but consciously stands out from the surroundings and thus its polarizing dwelling brings and demands attention.

Johanna Dorf & Eike Scheps – Der Zaunkoenig

Jens Renneke – Urban Nomad

A bar structure forms together with the A temporary pavilion at the junction interactively by its users at any time Bending and twisting of the individual node modules can be changed.

Marielle Kanne & Lydia Kotzan – DurchZug

Inspired by classic tent construction, “ÜberZug” is a temporary, parasitic sun protection for public outdoor spaces. “ÜberZug” essentially consists of a plug-in system and fabric sails, so that it It is easy to minimize and mobile to allow moving on. To add some sand resistance to the installation, it is possible to do it with the help of a tab on a tree trunk, a lamp post or something similar. But she can can also be supported on low walls, benches or other urban objects.

The construction system made of steel pipe and Sleeves are put together and using Eyebolts fixed. Through the deformation the installation is stable and self-supporting. The fabric sails consist of individual parts sewn together at the ends A tension strap is fixed in each case. These straps are connected to straps welded to the outer structure for tension. The curves mean that there is still the possibility of tilting the structure and adjusted with cotton braids and to fix. This is created by pulling Summer is an airy, clear space with its own quality of stay and occurs like that his procession through the city.

Mona Makebrandt und Thomas Wibberg – Motu

Motu is a flexible piece of seating furniture that… by turning inside out into different positions can be moved. The furniture, which consists of 100 fleece strips, maintains its density Honeycomb structure strength and stability. For The honeycomb structure becomes the fleece webs alternately glued crosswise in strips. The The first and last fleece panel is provided with a Velcro fastener to enable it to be folded and made to be transportable close.

The function of turning inside out creates a cycle that makes it possible Motu always returns to its original form to rotate. Due to this function, approximately 3 sculptures are created, depending on the user Shape to provide a different surface to sit on. This also results from deformation from Motu different volumes, which create seats of different sizes let.

Aline Lefarth & Denise Gebhard – Flexagon

The Flexagon is a rotating module that into any number of different shapes can be assembled and combined with each other. The original form is based on an origami toy that stretches endlessly and seemingly incomprehensible about himself rotates. This shape now serves as a flexible module for constructing pavilions and roofs etc. The flat origami was translated into a framework of six individual tetrahedrons, each with two edges connected by one textile connection connected to each other are.

There are six dark ones in each hexagon shading plexiglass panels and six in attached to the primary colors. So it is possible to have shady areas or a colorful one To create a play of colors in the environment. The Modules can be divided into four by tensile forces fix it in different positions and then combine with other modules by they are each connected to one another at a triangular surface. So there are endless possibilities to become an Urband Nomad to shape his ideas.

Stanislaw Sabelfeld & Sebastian Wolf – Intersection 14

The basic idea for Intersection 14 was a To design a module that is made up exclusively of triangles and through A wide variety of designs are created when placed next to each other. Because triangles are static the most stable forms and design These are flexible and changeable Basis for the plug-in module. An important one Detail of Intersection 14 is the manufacturing of the junction. For precise placement A box was made from the holes by rotating the ball the exact point of the bore. The pavilion is for one Person intended, but can also be designed larger thanks to the simple modular design.