Fabrication 3/25

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On the last day of the fabrication discussion we looked at a vacuum formed wall inspired by water droplets. We watched a slide show of the intensive process that went into creating the many triangular forms that eventually became the molds for the aluminum. After looking at this wall the class started to debate what I interpreted as a form vs function application of the technology in the realm of architecture. I have not studied in this area so I was a little lost, but I have heard that some philosophy is that all form should have function. The technology allows for such precision that the ornaments that were usually used to cover deficiencies is unnecessary. But if the technology can produce equally astonishing ornaments, then why not add an artistic form to the structures.