Performative architecture as a guide line for transformation of the defence line of Amsterdam

Master thesis (2011)

Authors

Contributors

H. Plomp (mentor)
B. Tunçer (mentor)
S. Mulders (mentor)
Programme
Computational Design and Fabrication Technologies in Architecture (Architecture) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2011 Albayrak, C.
Performance evaluation Parametric modelling Performative architecture
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Published Date

28-01-2011

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Programme

Computational Design and Fabrication Technologies in Architecture

Abstract

The main topic that is researched in this study is: what performative architecture is and its role in the design process and product. In the scope of performative architecture the aim is to focus what a building does rather than what it is and the fact that architecture should have the capability of being adaptable to changing time, conditions and environment. A design problem is taken under consideration and designed from the scope of performative architecture. The design problem is the transformation of the Defence Line around Amsterdam, designing new buildings with the recent technologies as additions to the forts remaining from 1900’s. A “performative model”, which supports design from the conceptual stage until production of scale prototypes is structured by the author for this specific design problem. This performative model is used as a case study for the research of the role of the computational design tools in the design process and product of performative architecture. In addition to the design process, the role of using computer-aided manufacturing to increase performativity is envisioned and the proceeds of it to the relationship of design and manufacturing are also researched.