Week 4

Computing in architectural has various shifts in form and identity throughout the 90s.Dating back in 1993, an essay published by Greg Lynn, an architect who is distinguished for his use of computer-aided design to produce irregular, biomorphic architectural forms. Lynn believes that during the period within the introduction of computers, he notes that deconstructive architecture operates with ‘a logic of conflict and contradiction’, whereas folding architecture foregrounds ‘a more fluid logic of connectivity’. Lynn reinstates this through his quote “If there is a single effect produced in architecture by folding, it will be the ability to integrate unrelated elements within a new continuous mixture” Folding architecture creates continuities between site and structure whilst deconstruction architecture induce conflict between the structure and site.

Moving on to a more modern phase in the digital era of computation design is the introduction of building information modelling. BIM came into use in the early 2000s to designate software for construction and building management and cost control.  Dubbed ‘A New Global Style’ an essay written by Patrik Schumacher, an architect from the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects defines parametricism as a ‘solid new hegemonic paradigm’ born of and suit to postindustrial society. He believes that the mathematics behind parametricism is the best solution to manage variability due to its design and mass produce variation capabilities. The vast world of parametric design is endless due to the continuous advancement and sophisticated design approach through computer generated geometry as more complex forms are becoming a reality.