Form defining strategies

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This book explores experimental design methodologies in architecture and their academic applications. It features theoretical insights from guest essayists alongside numerous conceptual design examples, reflecting a holistic approach. The studies originated from a two-day workshop in 2006 with architecture students at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where functional specifications and local context were not factored in due to time constraints. The resulting models represent organizational systems developed through diagrammatic thinking, capable of illustrating processed data and strategies. The teaching concept encouraged a departure from conventional methods, fostering innovative solutions during the design process. Emphasis was placed on developing novel spatial modules aligned with material and structural considerations. Various design techniques were employed to create integrative spatial concepts, with geometry playing a vital role. Subsequent studies involved following specific rules, translating them into diagrams, and crucially, using physical models. The choice of materials significantly influenced geometrical possibilities and spatial qualities, highlighting the importance of materiality. This methodology champions the necessity of physical models in a digital age, allowing architects to explore unexpected spatialities that emerge organically. Ultimately, the design process is framed as a conscious and ambitio