Architecture

So, Don-ism - what is it?

My approach to topics involves research into whatever topics come to be relevant to the process. The gathering of data is a necessary part of creation, as it informs the contextual understanding that in this approach is a pivotal desire, and goal. I preface with that, as it is not always achieved, due in large part to the next steps of the processes.

The information is abstracted, made graphic, and always sent into testing through a variety of circumstances, such as a matrices, given one line of subject matter, and cross-analyzing the effect of three other lines of subject matter, resulting in an exploration of 3 to the 'n' results, which can be seen to interchange in a given framework to maximize reactions to the context. Imagine, a wall, with interchangeable panels, into screening, SIP wall, glazing with a shading device, a vertically oriented planting box, or a solar panel, could inset, with this wall being a part of a modular unit. The entire wall could be made up of any combination of these context sensitive material uses, or not exist, allowing the modular walls around it to interact with a gap in the system, which would inform their paneling choices. I just summed up the intent of wall system I design during 3rd year's advanced construction studio.

And golly, that is how I think - these systems, ideally, allow control for the user to initiate the space into their own architecture, responding not to a literal response to the program by the scale of each use, or the desired program into a single form, or themed after the context, and not unstructured to simply break from tradition, though responding to the needs inside through adapting to them.

Obvious problem - not always the prettiest damn thing you'll find.

Nor does it with intent, always allow reconciliation or relation from the programs' needs, or the need of the expression of the building, to its form, which inevitably is straight, strong lines - something I need to overcome in my mindset.