Architecture of Play

Dipl.-Ing (arch) MAS LA ETH Christine Baumgartner, Dipl.-Ing (arch) Manuel Kretzer, Dipl.-Ing (arch) Hans Sachs, 2013

Abstract

The aim of this paper to highlight the enabling powers of participative architectural design strategies and thus leaving space for uncertainty and surprise, with a particular focus on the work of Responsive Design Studio, a young emerging practice based in Zurich and Cologne. The playful synergies that can result from a constant dialogue between designer and user, object and function and the successful application of digital design and fabrication techniques as new, encouraging tools rather than dominating drivers are exemplified in a number of international projects that the studio has realized within the past few years.

Dingfabrik Köln e.V. gets new workspace

The Dingfabrik Köln e.V., Cologne's first and community based FabLab, where Hans Sachs of responsive design and our partner Sebastian Bächer of Tischlerei Bächer GmbH are active members, moves from the the old "Deutz Gasmotorenwerk" to a new 500 sqm workspace in Cologne Nippes.

Spiegel-Online Artikel über die Dinfabrik

mcbw impressions

Some impressions of last weeks exhibition at the Munich Creative Business Week. Thanks a lot to Editors' Collection for the great space design, the organisation and for setting it all up. Great Job. All products can also be purchased through their website.

munich creative business week

We're happy to announce that some of our products (Durian and Chick 'n' Egg Chair) will be exhibited from 21.02. - 24.02 during the mcbw- munich creative business week - moments.

The setup is organised by Editors's Collection, our local reseller, and joined by two Munich based design offices: Formagenda and uocu.
You'll find the exhibition in the reception area of the old congress hall at Theresienhöhe.

Chick 'n' Egg 2012

We have revised the original Chick 'n' Egg Chair! The form has been improved for stability and comfort. The grasshopper script has been reprogrammed for speed and reliability to allow changes in size, material thickness or resolution of the waffle grid. And the machine setup has been setup for on demand production.

Still looking for a Christmas present? The chair can be ordered via email to shop@responsivedesign.de. Price available on request.

Modular Exhibition Design for "Kölner Design Preis International"

Most of the modular displays of the Exhibition "Architectural Particles" have been reassembled in various resulting displays, podiums and steles to present price winners of the "Kölner Design Preis International".


 

Bio Plastics Formfinding Workshop Cologne

At the Architecture Biennale PLAN12 in Cologne a bioplastics formfinding workshop, inspired and supported by the Materiability Resaerch Network, Superartitecture, Dingfabrik e.V. (FabLab Cologne), responsive design studio and architect Mauricio Rodriguez (MAS ETH) was held at the exhibtion space and studio of design and architecture office "Superartitecture".

Exhibtion Catalogue "Architectural Particles" available

Hans Sachs from responsive design wrote an article - "digital crafting" - about the design process and development of the exhibition's architecture.




















The catalogue also contains articles by Prof. Oliver Fritz from Adaptive Architektur , Dr. Petra Hesse, director of the MAKK and Aysin Ipekci from Studyo Architects, curator of "Architectural Particles" and a comprehensive overview of the exhibited projects and objects.

Exhibition Design for "Architekturteilchen"

Responsive Design Studio developed and realized the exhibiton design for "Architecture Particles" in collaboration with Studyo Architects, Grossgestalten (graphics) and with kind support by Bayer Material Science and  Ligaproduction.

The exhibition design concept is based on a sphere packing method known from molecular structures of metalls, such as i.e. silver and gold. In the arrangement of non-overlapping spheres result octahedral and tetrahedral gaps. Based on these platonic solids combined with principles of generative design, a modular system was developed to present exhibited objects and projects on print media and integrated video screens. Our main objective was to develope a dynamic, recognizable design which refers to the exhibition theme and complys with the historic MAKK building by Rudolf Schwarz.

Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln

Architektur mit Knick

Prototypes by CIAD Students - Wintersemester 2011/2012
COLOGNE INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

supervision by: Prof. Oliver Fritz

Course held by:

Dipl.-Ing Hans Sachs

Students:

Ali Abedi
Damian Krey
Eugenia Großmann
Johann Eckartz
Patrick Adams
Pedris Admanpour
Tim Wagner
Daniel Vetter
Lucas Bauer

supported by: 3A Composites GmbH

Music: soundcloud.com/maxknospe
Video: Benjamin Windhoff

c-i-a-d.org/ciad/

Superartitecture - Responsive Design Studio with CNC Tischlerei Bächer and morphe.de at the Passagen 2011

exhibition with Responsive Design / Exelsia / Jan Paul Evers / Okinawa 69 / JH Design / CNC Tischlerei Bächer GmbH / morphe.de

 

18.1.2012 I 20:00 I presentation by Hans Sachs  

 

Maxim Tyrakowski und Jonathan Haehn link architecture, design and art.
At the "Passagen" they provide an insight into their new studio in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, where architectural objects, furniture and documentations of completed projects will be presented. During the exhibtion week of the "Passagen" artitecture invites you to several events, such as presentations and installations by the participating design studios and artists. Please find the event time schedule here.

The "Passagen" is an anual exhibition event taking place in Cologne, focusing on current trends in 
design – particularly interior design. The exhibitors are international manufacturers, furniture stores, initiatives, galleries, showrooms, networks, design offices, institutes and universities." (Passagen-Website)

Please find the location here (spot 140)

Vogelsangerstraße 231, superartitecture studios TOR 7/8, 50825 Köln

www.superartitecture.me

Lecture at Hyperbody, TU Delft

Manuel speaks at Hyperbody, TU Delft on Monday, 19.12.11.

Cardboard Surfboards I Quarter Iso Grid