NUS DIGITAL Craftsmanship in Architecture Exhibition

DIGITAL Craftsmanship in Architecture Exhibition

Digital Fabrication in Architecture Studio / DTS Yr. 4 Program
Department of Architecture / School of Design and Environment / National University of Singapore

DESCRIPTION :
Two seemingly contrasting ideas combined will turn into something remarkably new. This resulted in the idea of Digital Craftsmanship – connecting the digital technology with artisans’ craftsmanship. Singapore is uniquely positioned to benefit from both – the latest technology in digital fabrication, as well as the beautiful and rich culture of ASEAN craftsmanship in countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. The NUS digital fabrication in architecture studio introduces advanced design to fabrication flow, such as 3D modeling, simulation, digital fabrication and physical assembly and testing. We discover existence of data flow distinguishes digital and conventional craftsmanship, prolonging the interface between human and object. The result is very encouraging –the Digital Craftsmanship approach could lead innovative yet regionally relevant contemporary architectural design, complex yet controlled functional geometry and aesthetics. We hope this exhibition could raise our awareness about preserving the precious wisdom of traditional craftsmanship alongside with advanced fabrication technologies in architecture.

OPENING :
24 August 2012, 7pm – 9pm, RSVP to Yi Hui (dfabstudio@gmail.com) 

EXHIBITION :
25 – 28 August 2012
(10 am – 9 pm, daily, free admission) 

VENUE :
Promenade, Level 8, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore

PROJECT TEAM :
Shinya Okuda (Studio Tutor), Liane Ee Rulian, Hiral Ashvin Desai, Lee Teng Teng Cheryl, Ian Wong Hengjie, Teo Lin Lin, Xu Xiaoqi, Liu Zhichao, Diptarshi Dev, Tan Zi Hua, Teh Yi Hui, Joshua Loh.

Organized by
Digital Fabrication in Architecture Studio, NUS.