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<\/a><\/p>\nThis thesis suggests manipulating a 2D planar surface through
\nspatial verbs – folding, weaving, wrapping as a fundamental
\ndesign tool of generating the 3D volumetric hybrids.
\nThis inspires a logic and systematic approach on consideration
\nof spatial character or programmatic needs by operating of
\nactions.
\nThis thesis aims at provoking abstract spatial thinking and
\nvolumetric interplay to develop a new method of exploring
\nspatial experience and architectural interpretation.<\/p>\n
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WHY?<\/p>\n
Historical<\/em> WHAT?<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIn Modern architecture, Le Corbusier placed systems of harmony and proportion at the centre of his
\ndesign philosophy and his faith in the golden section. Le Corbusier explicitly used the golden ratio in his
\nModulor system for the scale of architectural proportion. He saw this system as a continuation of the long
\ntradition of Vitruvius, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man”, who used the proportions of the human body
\nto improve the appearance and function of architecture.
\nContemporary<\/em>
\nRichard Serra, an American minimalist sculptor and video artist, wrote a verb list, such as to roll, to fold,
\nto cut, to dangle, to twist, etc. and thereafter he worked out pieces in relation to the verb list physically in
\na space. He described this as a series of \u201cactions to relate to oneself, material, place, and process,\u201d and
\nemployed it as a kind of guide for his subsequent practice in multiple mediums. Architect Sophia Vyzoviti
\npushes, cuts, pleats, folds, and shreds the edges of architectural design \u2013 to startling effect. She uses
\nfolding as a generative process in architectural design and essential experiment.Her emphasis on the
\ntechniques of handling physical models and materials is refreshing in a world instead of working solely in
\nsoftware which is about augmented reality, touching stuff, and the aesthetics of smart textures.
\nMy Contribution<\/em>
\nI was inspired by these artists and architects and I would like to introduce spatial verbs as a design
\napproach in design process. The verbs are defined to differentiate how they operate volumetrically for
\nthe starting point of creation of space. They are grouped into addtion, subtraction and displacement
\nwhich are organized within a systematic framework. This method should not be a limit to spatial design
\nbut to unlock the traditional studies on the relationship between building typologies and their associated
\nprograms. The aim of the thesis is to bring a new approach to think about the interaction of volumes in
\nspace, relationship of interior and exterior, at various scales and perspectives.<\/p>\n