The Sci arc 1A Design Studio Class under the supervision of the professors Andy Ku, Marcos Sanchez and Jenny Wu fabricated an utterly advanced parametric modelling installation that followed a developed collaborative process which merged a culmination of the skin & shape design.
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It is a rather complex structural frame development, due to the advanced fabrication acquisition of materials. Additionally it follows an essential process, starting with sophisticated paper sculptures handcrafted by each student, then focusing on smaller group models informed though by the original geometries & varied in a wide range of ways.
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Finally it concludes to the actual construction of the installation. As far as the concept is concerned, it functions as an experiential three dimensional graphic of people’s Laminar Flow through the entry. The Laminar Flow defines as the indexical impedance of flow as fluid motions within a “space”. In this case “the fluid being people & the space being the entry”.
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The installazione actually consists of 57 plywood profiles hand cut into an internal truss mechanism of 132 disparate pieces, all interlocked together, with a total of 6000 notches, which allows the 3950 linear feet of hand cut 1/4″x1/4″ basswood strips to be linked directly to the profiles. This masterpiece constitutes a very powerful structural system with a high level of material efficiency.
By Depy Charalampidou
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.