The 3rd year students at the CPU atelier at the MSA are continuing with projects primarily influenced by parametric modelling. Using a variety of computational techniques to inform the design, the students are progressing their projects into the third and final semester.
During the workshop these were put to the test of a hand-made model, a vehicle for examining the practicality of executing the design in real world conditions. Some of the schemes imitated the ‘layering’ technique of a 3D printer, whilst others investigated the parametric performance of real life materials, such as fabrics.
One project explored a ‘parasite’ approach with building skin glowing in the dark (pictured left). Although limited to working in a studio, rather than the workshop, students have been industrious in experimenting with a range of materials, including balloons, copper, bubble wrap, chipboard / mesh, plaster, fabric, pasta and noodles.
As with the other no.balsa workshops, at the end of the day the students were divided into smaller groups to share the learnings, give each other feedback and discuss the steps forward on the projects.
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