091027_Reciprocal Frames

A reciprocal frame is a class of self-supporting structure made of three on more beams and which requires no center support to create roofs, bridges or similar structures.A reciprocal roof is assembled by first installing a temporary central support that hold the first rafter at the correct height. The first rafter is fitted between the wall and the temporary central support and then further rafters are added, each resting on the last. The final rafter fits on top of the previous rafter and under the very first one. The rafters are then tied with wire before the temporary support is removed. The failure of a single element may lead to the failure of the whole structure. [wikipedia]























In this exercise i continue exploring the relationship between systems and (static or dinamic) equilibrium (homeostatic serie). Reciprocal frames are structures where internal equilibrium of parts provide overall stability to the structure. My exercise is limited in exploiting the geometrical arrangement of component parts without engaging (for now) with the problem of overall equilibrium.

Bologna, Italy Theory to Practice November 9th 2009
I'm glad to have been invited to (what i think) one of the best current design studio in Italy: Ar-ca3 at Bologna University, run by Alessio Erioli. My lecture is part of a very interesting lecture series taking place during the fall term. Here the website of the course, structured as a social network where one can also find useful tips and links.

MarcoVanucci / OPENSYSTEMS will give a lecture on Monday 9th of November

Invitation: Alessio Erioli (E-Cloud, CO-DE-IT)

AAST GH Workshop | October 15-16-17 2009, Turin

Turin, Italy AAST Grasshopper Workshop October 15-16-17 2009 Advance Architecture Settimo Tokyo: generative Architecture events in Settimo Torinese, promoted by CASARTARC settimo Torinese Association. AAST is a group of events intended to spread Generative Computational Design. AAST gives the opportunity to professionals and students to test a new approach to design, using innovative tools. The event will start an introduction course by Giulio Piacentini, McNeel / Italy. Link
Here the workshop Reader Link

Curators: Lorena Alessio, Andrea Graziano, Davide del Giudice
Art Director: Rosali Alessio

Marco Vanucci / OPENSYSTEMS together with Annarita Papeschi (Zaha Hadid Architects) will run a Grasshopper workshop entitled "Organizing Differences"

Kiev, Ukraine | CANactions Design Exhibition and Symposium | September 25-26th 2009
CANactions is an annual conference and exhibition of architectural visions and ideas tergeted at young architects and architectural students. The event is sponsored by DIA / Dessau Institute of Architecture - Germany. Here the very interesting list of partecipants link and the online exhibition link.

MarcoVanucci / OPENSYSTEMS will exhibit and give a lecture on Saturday26th of September

Guest Key Lectures:

- Prof. Alfred Jacoby, DIA / Germany
- Daniel Dendra, anOtherArchitect / Germany+ Russia
- Mark Fahlbusch, Bollinger + Grohmann / Germany
- Peter Ruge, Pysall + Ruge / Germany
- Robert Stuart Smith, Kokkugia / New York + London
- Shajay Bhooshan, Zaha Hadid Architects / London
- Theo Reitsema, Rijssen / Netherlands
- Vladimir Bondarenko, Kharkiv / Ukraine

Invitation: Daniel Dendra (anOtherArchitect)