Parametrica [Digi Fab School] invites you to BREATHING PROTOTYPES Workshop (19-25 February 2013) to participate in the digital design build workshop, seeking to create an inventive collaborative environment. The workshop is part of a series of PARAMETRICA events aimed in promoting and exploring the world of parametric design.
The workshop is aimed at: students, postgraduates, architects, interior, product and urban designers, engineers, anybody interested. All the details after the break.
Workshop CONCEPT
Over the course of six days, participants will generate, fabricate, and assemble inflatable prototypes which incorporate simple ambient sensory feedback to actuate various states of inflation. Force driven dynamic modeling will be utilized to simulate material behavior and physical computing will be implemented in order to create a soft, sentient spatial experience.
OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives are to explore and expand on the ongoing research in architectural technology, dealing with fabric forms that can be transformed into inflatable structures, controlled by physical computing.
The workshop TEAM
Key lecturer: THEO SPYROPOULOS (UK)
Profile: Director of DRL, AA Architectural Association, London
Lecturer: MAITE BRAVO (UK)
Profile: Director of DRL, AA Architectural Association, London
Workshop main tutor: LUIS FRAGUADA [Spain]
Profile: Director, BAD (Built by Associative Data)
Computational Design Expert, (IaaC, Barcelona)
Workshop assistants
ARIAN HAKIMI NEJAD [IR]
Profile: MAA 2010 - Architect/Urban Designer (IaaC-UPC, Barcelona, Spain)
Digital Fabrication & parametric design expert
Architect, ON-A (Barcelona)
Tutor, Parametrica
CARLO CALTABIANO [IT]
Profile: MAA 2010 - Architect/Urban Designer (IaaC-UPC, Barcelona, Spain)
Digital Fabrication & parametric design expert
CNC machine operator, Fab Lab BCN - Barcelona
Workshop coordinator: Diana Nitreanu (RO)
Profile: MAA 2010 - Architect/Urban Designer (IaaC-UPC, Barcelona, Spain)
Official Rhino Trainer
Co-founder, Laboratorul de Arhitectura; Co-founder & Tutor, Parametrica
EQUIPMENT
Each participant must provide their own laptop with the following software installed: A. Rhinoceros 3D 5.0 B. Grasshopper 3D (Latest Version) C. Arduino
Machines to work on:
1. Laser Cutter - small laser for prototyping
2. Big laser cutter for final production
3. Sewing Machines
4. Gromet Press
Materials (provided by Parametrica): Fabrics (Nylon) - To be specified; Arduino Boards; Sensors; Base Shield; Light Sensor; Motion Sensor; Sound Sensor; Temperature & Humidity; Connections; Computer Fans; Thread Wire
AGENDA
Day 1 LECTURE from 9am – 7pm
Location: [TBC]
Audience: 300 participants
Day 2/3/4/5/6/7 WORKSHOP from 9am – 7pm
Location: Institute, The Cafe
Audience: 40 participants
Day 7 Exhibition from 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Cocktail party from 11:00 pm - :)
Location: [TBC]
Audience: 100 participants
The exhibition is the most important moment of the whole week, revealing the product to the media, explaining the process, while enjoying a cocktail in a relaxed atmosphere, after an intense week of work.
ATTENDANCE & COSTS
Early bird – until 15th January 2013
Lecture – 15 euro (includes presentations, food& drinks)
Workshop – 135 euro (includes lecture, food& drinks)
Late bird – until 17th February 2013
Lecture – 35 euro (includes presentations, food& drinks)
Workshop – 160 euro (includes lecture, food& drinks)
To book your seat and find more info, please register and visit: www.breathingprototypes.ro or www.parametrica.ro
SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS
Presented by: El-MONT
Supporters: Carpet & More
In partnership with: INSTITUTE, The Café / Infopress / Simbio Cafe
Educational Partners: RHINOCEROS, IaaC, FABLAB Barcelona
Media Partners: Radio GUERRILLA Zeppelin, Igloo, ARHITECTURA, ARHITEXT, Atelierul de Proiectare All Hallow, ELLE Decoration, INSTITUTE, The Magazine, BeWhere Modernism.ro, Designist.ro