From Control to Design

by Tomoko Sakamoto (Editor)

Parametric and algorithmic design are two of the fastest emerging, most radical technologies reshaping architecture today. This book presents six independent practices that explore current applications of parametric and algorithmic design techniques in architectural production. If the first generation of digital modeling programs allowed designers to conceive new forms and processes, a new breed of digital techniques is being discussed to control and realize these forms. How are these techniques affecting architectural practice and what potentials do they offer ? This is a compilation of projects from leading practitioners across the fields of parametric and algorithmic design. A compelling, multi-perspective debate on the future of design. Featuring: Mutsuro Sasaki, AGU (Arup), Aranda-Lasch, Michael Meredith (mos), P.art (AKT), Designtoproduction, with a conversation between Sanford Kwinter and Jason Payne.

Genres: Architecture

280 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2008

About the author

Publisher and designer, born in Tokyo. She studied architecture at Waseda University until her master’s degree. After finishing her degree, and thanks to a scholarship from the Japanese government, in 1999 she moved to Barcelona to do an internship at the architecture office EMBT-Enric Miralles Benedetta Tagliabue Arquitectes Associats. Later she became part of the team of the publishing house Actar in Barcelona as an architecture and design editor (2000-2012). With the experience gained in publishing and editing, in 2012 she created the Spread workspace with David Lorente. The activity is currently diversified in the publishing of books, collaborations written by architecture magazines, such as the organization of workshops, collaboration with universities, participation in competitions, etc., and collaborates closely with professionals such as the designer Luki Huber (with his Manual Thinking workshops) or the photographer Hisao Suzuki.

Reviews

[Snp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of parametric design.