Sunday, September 14, 2008

Notes #7: The Cuts

In DNA replication, connected reciprocal parts are torn apart, then new parts grow on the exposed surfaces. The helical structure is 'unwound' then torn apart like unzipping a zip, then replicated, and then finally rejoined & rewound. If we were to do something similar to the dwelling how would it be done?

The Elements
The curves are the base or trunk of the building to which the units grow from. The curve base is a strong, fluid structure and a cutting motion against this might be 'collapse', where the absence of units creates instability in the structure & the building continues growth through a proprietary unit modified to produce 'pseudo-curves'. It might happen through 'graft' where there are items removed & re-growth shown, or maybe, items are separated & growth happens between them. A cut could also be artificial, clean, maybe even surgical, where an external volume cuts through the form.

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