The blog will involve research and the presentation of materials in several formats addressing issues related to a forthcoming 282 Architecture Design Studio (in Spring). The studio will design accommodation for the PSU Social Practice Master of Fine Arts program. This program emphasizes community engagement through non-studio creative activities executed in the field.

2/08/2008

Linx Shipping Container Shelter




Richard Barnwall, The Dublin based designer has created a concept for a temporary container shelter.  This two story structure incorporates the basic human needs, while making good use of a small transportable space.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/12/07/prefab-friday-linx-shipping-container-shelter/

What if everyone one had a touch "Screen".





I challenge the question of social interaction, regards to the future?

Designer: Seungchan Lee

SAMUEL WILKINSON




FIXED SOCIAL SEATING ELEMENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE STICHED TO THE GROUND. SAMUEL WILKINSON- PROVIDES A WOVEN NATURALISTIC ARRANGEMENT ALONG WITH A FORM OF SHELTER FORM THE ELEMENTS.

2007 LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND

Check out the Samual Wilkinsons link, He has a couple of great renderings on his flash website, along with other great projects.