DIN. PR 10 [NaMa II]

by Vladimir Bonacic, 1971. Computer-controlled dynamic object / light installation at the storefront of NaMa in Zagreb, Ilica Street.

via Mute magazine. Before the art of new media


Generative Urban Design

by Near Future Laboratory. “These images are from a series of generative, algorithmic sketches to describe what Los Angeles might look like as an ‘augmented reality.’”


m3 moire facade model

following the idea of the moire effect and using a two layered transparent/black stripes setup, creates an algorithmic animation when passing by the 1:11 scale model of the facade of a proposed building by m3architecture in brisbane. video 1, 2, 3.

via cityofsound


augmented sculpture series

by pablo valbuena. projecting onto three dimensional objects in space. physical geometry + virtual layer = augmented space. find more examples of using small scale and large scale non-plane projection surfaces objects on valbuena’s website. my favorite, “the hague city hall”, an urban installation at the todaysart 08 festival in the netherlands. view the video.


portable city

by anne wilson ” Elements of ancient handwork participate in new thinking about the viability of lightweight mesh structures to create temporary and portable architectures. A city is imagined of tensile networks, deflated domes, skeletal igloos, flattened tents, elevated canopies, schematic cooling towers, linear pathways, rubble from collapse, stacks and parts to rebuild. “

via www.annewilsonartist.com


Mediaarchitecture en masse

by media facades festival, berlin

awesome collection of media facades. pixel matrices made out of led lights, balloons, semi transparent walls, aluminium panels, or metal flakes. favorites are atom by whitevoid, cruquius plaza, media skin “Espacio de Creación Artística Contemporánea”, kinetic membrane facade “flare”, greenpix, technorama, or pixy.ca . dont miss to take a look at the 2007 and 2006 archives.


fungus

a wonderland inspiration called Fungus Chair by MAD Design. a public seating area.