Author: asu

I looked into the MAAD architecture thesis projects from the CMU School of Architecture. In particular, the work of professor Joshua Bard. What interested me about some of his work is the fact that I had actually taken his introductory class dealing with computational design. I was able to learn a few basic ideas on how to set up parameters to computational change a design, but looking further into his work, it’s interesting how he takes biological forms and ideas and applies the idea of mathematics and logics to it to generate modules. This made me think about how a ton of architecture is heavily influenced by the biology of the world and I often her the word “biomimicry” around the discussion of computational architecture and design. In many ways, without the development and advancement of the computer and the capabilities of a few functions, these newer generations of architectural design may not be as computational as they are now.

I looked into Edward Zajec’s paintings. Though they seem basic at first glance, I was drawn to the order and systematic organization of the geometries in the paintings. I admire the commentary on the reality of computers in our lives. In the earlier days when computers were being introduced, Zajec decided to turn to these hand painted graphics that emulate the construction a computer generates. Additionally, the rules the Zajec assigns to the composition remains simple. Though with only two rules, there are almost an infinite amount of repetitions and unique compositions that the logic can produce. The act of producing the painting by hand though, makes the art work feel more local to “reality” or to the way humans were before the complex algorithms of the digital world took over basic needs in our lives.