11 Questions
What is space considered to be in the conceptualization process?
A physical entity
How is space visualized in the process?
By carving out of a solid element
What is the process of carving in the context of space?
A process of reduction
What is the result of the process of carving in the context of space?
A cast of an interior space
How does the process of carving differ from the typical process of representing space?
It is a process of reduction rather than addition
What is a limitation of smaller-scale representations of design ideas?
They cannot fully capture the context of the site
What is the purpose of a wall detail mock-up?
To test the construction techniques and material choices
Why are representations of architectural ideas through scale models and drawings limited?
They are just representations and not reality
What is a common limitation of architectural education?
Students often graduate without having constructed elements at full scale
What is the benefit of constructing full-scale objects and buildings in an academic setting?
It provides students with a unique opportunity to test their design ideas in reality
What is the purpose of using non-traditional materials in mock-ups?
To replicate the design impacts in a cost-effective way
Understand the concept of space in architecture, how it's defined and worked with. Learn how to visualize and design interior spaces, and the process of carving out a space from a solid element.
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