Concrete is used more than any other construction material in the world. We have spent the first part of the summer term working on the design for the concrete wall, 700 meter long and 3 meter tall. The purpose of the exercise is to develop understanding of the relationship between the fabrication processes and the design intent. Work process was structured around the series of plaster models meant to simulate casting techniques used in the building industry. We have chosen concrete for its plasticity and tactile diversity. Selected projects apply varied casting techniques and use moulds differently to produce texture effects. […]
