“Digital Turn” at The Building Centre Spotlights Zaha Hadid Architects
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“Digital Turn” at The Building Centre is featuring works of Zaha Hadid Architects’ Computation and Design Research Group (ZHCODE) through September 14, 2018. The exhibition gives visitors a peek into ZHCODE’s use of computational programming to creat“Digital Turn” at The Building Centre Spotlights Zaha Hadid Architects
“Digital Turn” at The Building Centre is featuring works of Zaha Hadid Architects’ Computation and Design Research Group (ZHCODE) through September 14, 2018. The exhibition gives visitors a peek into ZHCODE’s use of computational programming to create experimental structures, modular housing concepts, and robotically assembled prototypes.“As part of the ‘Digital Turn’ exhibition, ZHCODE explores ‘Tectonism’ (the expression of structure and geometry through its fabrication and methods of making) and 'Semiotics' (applying the physical design and construction aspects of their work to the social context in which they will exist),” writes Zaha Hadid Architects.Projects on display include robotic additive manufacture and robotic hot wire cutting-technology showcased in the “Thallus” sculpture, and modular housing developed using algorithmic techniques to explore community development and densities. The exhibition also gives an insight into technologies such as timber bending and robotic fiber winding and explores the design thinking behind “Mathematics, The Winton Gallery” at the Science Museum, London.Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “Architecture does not exist in a bubble. Ongoing collaboration and research is the foundation of ZHA. Robotics, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and big data are all impacting architecture — and enabling the industry to address complex issues.”Colin Tweedy, CEO of The Building Centre, said, “In the early stages of the digital revolution, the industry was slow to adopt new technology but that is all changing as we embrace the power of robotics, digital fabrication and artificial intelligence. ‘Digital Turn’ showcases architectural, design, and building projects born from advanced computational science and offers a glimpse into the future as the industry commits to digital possibilities.”“Digital Turn” is on view through September 14, 2018 at The Building Centre, Store Street, London WC1E 7BTFor more details, visit: http://thebuildingcenterinc.comClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition. http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more