Formworks hybridizes methods of casting with digital fabrication. The ambition is to challenge the repetitive nature of casting and formwork by developing a parametric, dynamic formworks system and produce a series of precast elements using that system. Organized around a series of short but intense assignments, students are introduced to 1 and 2 part molds, silicone casting, vacuforming, rotational molding and a variety of casting materials. Students respond with their own system which takes these techniques and systems of organization, assembly and fabrication further.

Products of the formworks system may include:
a series of parametrically related castings produce by a:
formwork which is performative and dynamic
formwork which is a recombinant kit of parts.
a kit of formworks that produce a series of interrelated parts
a repetitive series that can recombine (flexible unit / kit of parts)
a casting that is itself dynamic (material dynamics)
a flexible structural system which employs the products of your formworks

Goals:
Develop a sophisticated, well made formworks system
Produce and assemble a large quantity of products from your formworks system
Identify the architectural performance of the casting
Site the products of your formworks
Experiment with and present an argument for the material you used in your castings.
Develop a tectonic between cast parts
How do the products of your formwork aggregate and fit together?
What other kinds of details, external structures and materials can you integrate?

Previous Formworks Blogs:
http://formworksfa09.blogspot.com
http://formworksspr09.blogspot.com
http://formworksfa08.blogspot.com
http://formworkssum08.blogspot.com