Aeolian — Materiality, AADRL Master Thesis

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Aeolian — Part 1: Materiality

AADRL Master Thesis — London, UK, 2021–2023

Aeolian — AADRL Master Thesis / Atmospheric Architectural System

Data

Year2021–2023
LocationLondon, UK
InstitutionArchitectural Association School of Architecture
ProgrammeDesign Research Laboratory (DRL)
StudioTheodore Spyropoulos
GradeDistinction — Ilya Kotler

Credits

TutorsApostolos Despotidis, Octavian Mihai Gheorghiu, Hanjun Kim
TeamIlya Kotler (Katliarski), Pawin Wattanachaiyingcharoen, Selim Helse, Yun Lu

About the Project

The opportunity to bind particles by welding the sand surface was explored by trying to replicate the emergence process of fulgurites, particularly immediate and instant glass formations created by natural phenomena of lightning striking the desert surface.

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Part 3

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The search for the material contingency initiated with the steel arc welding on top of the sand surface. It displayed inconsistent pattern with bits of glazing result which gave the potential for further investigation.

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Architectural Association DRL annual projects review exhibition

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Minimal surfaces exploration

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Layering strategy

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Between dunes morphology

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Table size model made following the generation strategy

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Aeolian Series

Part 1 — Current

Materiality

Part 2

Digital

Part 3

Robot