D_081 Cinemappings

Hani Rashid . This is a compelling project with lots of thorough research behind it. The strange thing about this one, given its similarity to other works that follow similar lines of reasoning, is its craft like approach which at this point in time seems almost nostalgic for the predigital era.

Mahesh Senagala . This is a very provocative and rigorous project with effective use and application of the digital medium. It raises the important question of the "role of drawing" in architecture (interpreted as hieroglyphs). The project stops short of a full-blown architectural development. However, to me, the "process" is the most intriguing part of the project here, and I would imagine that, given the rigor exhibited, the project seems to be on a healthy trajectory after reaching this critical stage. Greater description of the "animation syntax" and notational system would help eliminate gray areas. What is also impressive is the stress on "time-based" design methods. This project and its process would not exist in this form if not for the effective use of new media. The drawings are exquisite...I would have loved to see more of the details and evolution. The designer should make an effort to include more in the final exhibit. Bernard Cache's triad of "frame, inflection and vector" were used quite effectively to give a unique interpretation of the chosen Invisible Cities that ultimately give rise to the "stations" along the river. The notion that these "new breed of drawings" with a notational system (animation-oriented) completely different from the conventional "working drawings" give rise to an architectural reality is the most powerful contribution of this project.

Carmina Sanchez . This is an intriguing concept and presentation. Navigation through the site requires finding the way. This is somewhat resource intensive. I wonder what impact this diagramming approach will have on architectural design form? What does it allows us to see? It works pretty much like a surrealist imagination game.

Brian Johnson . Lovely graphics, but uncertain production process/rationale.