Hyper-threads
A 10 day workshop and 1 day symposium conducted by AA School of architecture, London and BMS College of Engineering , Bangalore.
This August the AA School of Architecture, London, Zaha Hadid Architects Computation and Research group (ZHACDRG), Autodesk Inc and Department of Architecture, BMS College of Engineering , Bangalore will bring a unique architectural workshop and 1 day symposium to Bangalore. The workshop as represented by the diversity of the collaborators, will explore the relations between contemporary software technology, design techniques, creative expression and its manifestation within India’s emergent economy and ancient built traditions. The intention is to look beyond Computer Aided Design (CAD ) as simple design automation to CAD as enabling architectural creativity whilst still responding to complex spatial and material performance constraints of our times.
Objectives.
The workshop will focus on exploring connections between architecture, New Media and fabrication. The aim will be to provide the participants conceptual and programming framework for advanced digital methods within collaborative architectural design. Towards this, the workshop intends to make available a rich, varied and international talent pool from institutions such as Zaha Hadid Architects London, AA School of Architecture , London, Southern California institute of architecture ( SCI-Arc ), Los Angeles apart from local partners including BMS college, Bangalore. Further, the workshop expects to tap into expertise of Autodesk, who are on-board as software-development / training collaborators of the workshop.
The workshop will initiate participants into a compressed version of design to production cycles in contemporary architectural practices. The design brief for the workshop will centre on the design of a canopy/shelter and the emphasis in the teaching will be placed on emergent computational design-production tools and techniques. Aiming to extend the knowledge base of the participants, the workshop will use production-proven design methods, and software platforms – both for concept development and material articulation. It looks to build on previously successful workshops at the AA and elsewhere, and generate a platform to show case India’s architectural design talent.
Certification.
AA School of Architecture and BMSCE will individually certify participation in the workshop as part of their design curricula.
Autodesk Inc will certify participation as part of their Autodesk training certification for specific software used / taught during the course.
Applications
The deadline for applications for both the workshop and participation in the symposium is 15 July , 2010 .
Workshop - 10 days
Generative structures : Emerging design technology and contemporary architectural practise.
02 -12 August 2010 , BMSCE , Bangalore
Symposium - 1 day
Emergent design technology, design intelligence and creative expression.
12 August 2010 , BMSCE , Bangalore
Tutors - workshop
Chikara Inamura .
Researcher - design delivery, Zaha Hadid Architects ;
Advanced computational design tutor, and AA Design Research Lab (AADRL)
Shajay Bhooshan ,
Lead researcher, Computation and Design Group, Zaha Hadid Architects.
Advanced computational design tutor, AA & AADRL
John Klein
Technical tutor , Southern California Institute-Architecture
Mostafa El Sayed
Researcher , AA Alumni , Computation and Design Group , Zaha Hadid Architects
MadhuChand
Asst Professor, Architect, BMS College of Engg, Bangalore , Local Coordinator
Symposium – probable speakers
Patrik Schumacher, Partner, Zaha Hadid Architects
Brett Steele, Director of AA ,
Christopher Pierce, Director of AA Visiting School, AA Unit Master
Nils Fischer, Associate , Zaha Hadid Architects , London.
Vijay Sohni, President , Council of Architecture, India.
BS Bhooshan , BSB Architects, Professor, BMS College, Bangalore, India.
Kiran Venkatesh , Inform Architects, Bangalore ,
MadhuChand KR, Assst. Professor, BMS College ofArchitecture, Co-ordinator
Eligibility and target Audience.
There is not a pre-requisite to know any of the software that will be used during the course. The workshop is open to current architecture and design students, recent graduates, young professionals, and design teachers looking to augment their digital skills from India and elsewhere. The workshop will benefit students looking to pursue post graduate studies / research in architecture as also architectural firms looking to train their staff.
Accommodation & Costs
Workshop.
. The AA Global School requires a fee of 500 Euros per participant which includes a 50 Euro Visiting Student Membership, made payable to the AA School of Architecture. Fees do not include flights or accommodation. Accommodation is not provided, but advice on affordable hotel can be given. Students need to bring their own laptops, digital equipments and model-making tools.
Early bird discounts : 400 Euros per participant for those registering before 15 June 2010 .
Symposium.
Participation in workshop automatically qualifies for participation in symposium. Fees for symposium alone is 25 Euros.
Early bird discounts : 10 Euros per participant for those registering before 15 June 2010 .
Website and more information :
http://bangalore.aaschool.ac.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/AA-Bangalore-Summer-School-2010/128450967170498?v=wall&ref=search
