Reactive Spaces and Media Architecture

Project-based course for exploring large scale dynamic media in the built environment.

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Final Project: Scale Up

#SITE VISIT - WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 Location: 3577 Bigelow Blvd

Dates

  • Monday Nov 12: Precedent Research - Industrial Spaces
  • Wednesday Nov 7: One-Liners Due in Class
  • Wednesday Nov 14: Design Presentation and Post (submit to Gallery + Canvas)
  • Wendesday Nov 28: Prototype Presentation
  • December 7 - 10: Build Out
  • December 10: Final Presentation + Party
  • December 11: Tear Down
  • December 14: Final Documentation Post (submit to Gallery + Canvas)

Introduction

Over the past 10 weeks we have learned how to work with several types of scalable media, including projection mapping and pixel mapping. We have learned to interface with sensors and microcontrollers as well as how to pull data directly from the web using APIs. Several groups have experimented with motion by interfacing with servo motors and regular DC motors. The primary requirement for the final project is that groups think big and make the most out of the site. Rather than imagine a particular client or proposal, groups will use the final project site as a gallery space to create a project of their choosing. Similar to previous projects, installations must consider the existing architecture and be site-specific. Works do not need to be interactive, but must utilize some form of input data. That could be a static dataset, an image collection, a live API, sensor data, audio or video input, etc.

Site - 3577 Bigelow Blvd

Location: 3577 Bigelow Blvd 15213

Deliverables + Dates

One-Liners: Wednesday, Nov 7 end of class

Each group develops 10 “one-liners” in Google Slides, one slide per one-liner. Each one-liner includes:

  1. A very brief ONE LINE description of the concept
  2. A bulleted “how it works” explanation
  3. A chosen site within or outside 3577 Studios.

Design Presentation and Post: Wednesday, Nov 14 beginning of class

One week following the one-liners, each team will present a single concept and design. Teams will pitch their concept to the class and make a gallery post with the following contents:

  1. Written desription of the concept and design
  2. Drawing/rendering/visualization of the concept as it will be built.
  3. Mood board that helps viewers understand materiality, concept, precedent.
  4. Technical architecture diagram
  5. BOM - Each team will have a budget. We need to know as soon as possible what parts need to be ordered.

Prototype Presentation: Wendesday, Nov 28 beginning of class

Each group will demo a functioning prototype of the technical side of the project. This means that proof-of-concept software, mechanics and electronics need to be working during the demo. This is also a time to show the class your material and form design as it stands. If you are unclear what counts for “functioning prototype” in the context of your project, please discuss with Jake before it’s too late.

Build Out On Site: December 7 - 10

Starting the evening of December 7 through class time on December 10, groups will be on-site finishing last minute buildout and installing their works. This is NOT a time to build the project. The expectation is that 90% of the project is built on campus and then transported to the site for the final installation. If you need help with transporting your work, talk to Jake and we’ll arrange something.

Presentation and Party*: December 10 6:30pm

Presentations begin promptly at 6:30pm. Teams will not be allowed to work on their project after 6:30pm. Invite your friends, we’ll run through demos and presentations and then have a party. Jake will bring food and drink. Bring more food if you want.

Final Documentation Post: December 14 11:59pm

  1. Video with people
  2. Limited process photos
  3. Written description
  4. Final photographs

In general, this is the documentation that you want for your portfolio.