Abstract:
Re-envisioning the conventional perception of architectural immobility,
this thesis probes the synthesis of the digital and tangible worlds through
the lens of fast, responsive, lightweight structures. The focal investigation
of this research is the translation of real-time digital data into immediate
physical embodiments. Drawing inspiration from the fluidity observed in
auxetic patterned fabrics, foundational frameworks for full-scale prototypes
were established. This investigation unveiled critical challenges, notably
in achieving swift adaptability with robust stability and in unravelling
the dynamics of such transformative structures. As the future unfolds,
it suggests an architectural future synergised with artificial intelligence,
paving the way for structures that not only adapt but also think and function
independently. Rather than a definitive end, this exploration serves as an
open call for a revolutionary architectural paradigm shift.