Architect behind an organic form that is soft and free-flowing, Serving all functions and aesthetics making it a new approach and develop a new style. GREG LYNN
He coined the term BLOBITECTURE i.e the combination of “Blob” and “Architecture”. His experiments in digital design with metaball graphical software. In computer graphics, metaballs are organic-looking n-dimensional isosurfaces, characterised by their ability to meld together when in close proximity to create single, contiguous objects. This “blobby” appearance makes them versatile tools, often used to model organic objects and also to create base meshes for sculpting.
Blob architecture is a type of wavy, curvy building design without traditional edges or traditional symmetric form. “It was an acronym for Binary Large Object — spheres that could be collected to form larger composite forms. At the level of geometry and mathematics, I was excited by the tool as it was great for making large-scale single surfaces out of many small components as well as adding detailed elements to larger areas.” GREG LYNN
With advanced technology CAD has enabled the designs that were once a theory or philosophy. Power of BIM software now allows designers to visually manipulate parameters. Later on this term was replaced with Parametric architecture by Patrik Schumacher.
Examples of Blobitecture
METROPOL PARASOL, SPAIN BY JURGEN MAYER
The waffle-like crown structure in Seville, Spain, designed by J. MAYER H. Architects. A redevelopment of Plaza de la Encarnacion. Functioning as Archeological site, Farmers market, Elevated plaza, Multiple bars and restaurants. With 4 floors total height of building is 28.50 meters. Concrete, Timber and steel being structurally used. One of the largest and most innovative bonded timber-constructions with a polyurethane coating, the parasols grow out of the archaeological excavation site into a contemporary landmark, thus defining a distinctive relationship between the historical medieval city and the contemporary city beat. “The form of this building was inspired by the vaults of Seville’s expansive cathedral – I wanted to create a “cathedral without walls” that would be “democratic” – and also by the handsome trees already in the square.’’ Jürgen Mayer H”.
GRAZ ART MUSEUM, AUSTRIA BY PETER COOK & COLIN FOURNIER
“FRIENDLY ALIEN” It is a multi-disciplinary venue for exhibitions, events, and other means of presenting contemporary art, new media and photography, with a generous delivery area, depots, and workshops, and modern lighting and security systems to ensure the professional handling of exhibition projects. There is also an innovative and cost-effective air-conditioning system that meets all the demands of the most important art owners. Its outer skin is a media façade which can be changed electronically, BIX is a matrix of 930 fluorescent lamps integrated in the acrylic façade on the east side of the Graz Art Museum. Developed by realities:united, a Berlin-based group of artists and architects.
SELFRIDGE BUILDING, ENGLAND BY JAN KAPLICKY & AMANDA LEVETE
Selfridge a departmental store on the edge of the city center. Structural system- steel framework with sprayed concrete facade with 6 floors. The fluidity of shape recalls the fall of fabric or the soft lines of a body, rises from the ground and gently billows outwards before being drawn in at a kind of waistline. It then curves out again and over to form the roof, in one continuous movement. The skin is made up of thousands of aluminium discs, creating a fine, lustrous grain. In sunlight it shimmers, reflecting minute changes in weather conditions and taking on the colours, light and shapes of people and things passing by – an animate and breathing form.
ADMIRANT ENTRANCE BUILDING,NETHERLANDS BY MASSIMILIANO FUKSAS
The Admirant Entrance Building is part of a developed shopping area by Heijmans Real Estate, a prominent Dutch building developer. The 5-storey high primary concrete structure and the glass and steel envelope. Commercial spaces are located on the ground and first level and office spaces on level three and four. due to the non-orthogonal shape, the Admirant is non-directional. Its smooth curves allow a dynamic flow around it. There is no front or back: the building envelope is experienced continuously. Looking at this from a certain distance, it is noticeable that the building is in a rotation.
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