ASO Studio: Bridging Craft - Catechizing Performance-Driven Craft and Paradoxes of High-Tech
This studio focuses on the histories within three disciplines – architecture, manufacturing (traditional and digital) and acoustics. The design combines material, tools and methods to synthesize a rich palette of technological resources that expand the creative possibilities of design and allow for a more nuanced and intentional integration of sensory elements.
Additively manufactured textile. Collateral Computation (Patel, 2023).
ASOS Catalog Course Description
This studio focuses on the histories within three disciplines – architecture, manufacturing (traditional and digital) and acoustics. The design methodology used in this studio emerges from the design research developed by the instructor and students during the Ann Kalla Professorship. It combines material, tools and methods to synthesize a rich palette of technological resources that not only expand the creative possibilities of design but also allow for a more nuanced and intentional integration of sensory elements. It is expected that new methods and tools will emerge as the studio progresses.
By probing the histories of these disciplines and delving into the synergies between them, this research-based studio serves as a conduit for the realization of spatial environments that transcend traditional boundaries and embrace the forefront of material exploration. Through the initial workshops and guest lectures, students learn from traditional craftspeople, design technologists (CNC knitting and additive manufacturing) and acoustic specialists.
Expanding on initial hands-on workshops and individual material research, students collaborate in pairs to formulate a design research statement and insights into strategies, design and fabrication of scaled prototypes.