2005F


MAT200A Art & Technology



CNSI Proposal Project
Situation The California Nanosystems (CNSI) building at the main entrance of the campus is designed by architect Robert Venturi, known for his interest in integrating commercial visual signage into the surfaces of his buildings. The CNSI building has a 3 story high wall which has been earmarked for visualization. The initial plan to feature an electronic LED wall has been set aside due to cost and potential interference with airport traffic.



Project Definition
  

Each team is to make a proposal as to what visualization should go on that wall given the demands of the situation:
. The visualization should be appropriate and engaging
. Given its location at the entrance of the campus, it should somehow represent the campus
. The building will house interdisciplinary nano focused research and MAT labs. The design should possibly reflect on the research in the building
. The visualization should take into consideration architect Robet Venturi's particular aesthetic which relies on text as visual elements (as in billboards and other commercial signage) Learning from Las Vegas | Architecture as Signs & Systems

. The project is an occasion to explore concept development, research in visualization and technologies, and collaborative brainstorming

Technological and Special Effects Research

There is a dedicated 4 feet space behind the wall that was initially planned to house electrical wiring
1) How could this space be used to create a visual effect for a 30 second automobile viewing experience?. Two translucent or perforated walls consisting of texts and icons lit from behind might create a dramatic animated visual effect as drivers pass by reinforcing the vertical stripes (Art Prof Kim Yasuda's suggestion during brainstorm meeting)
2) Teams will need to show some research and identify what materials and processes may be appropriate to generate such animated visualizations?
Evaluation  

. The proposal should reflect innovative thinking, good design, and realizable
. Each team will need to articulate the reason for their choices in subject matter, formal decisions (colors, shapes, etc.), and materials
. The concepts will be presented to a committee of faculty, deans and campus architect
Schedule
  

October 07: Basic Concept Definition
October 14: Presentation of Basic Concept
October 21: Formal Presentation
October 28: Possible Redesign
Links

Architectural Examples



Electronics
Art
Art BlogSite?
  

CNSI Nanosystems Institute
Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates
Electronic Wall, Rotterdam
Millenium Park, Chicago
Kunsthaus, Graz
King Street Wharf
Electrosonic | LED | Pixel Panel| Color Kinetics
UrbanScreens | Ned Kahn | Jim Campbell | Christian Moeller (bitwall)
Cool Hunting