IMProVe 2011 - Proceedings

Innovative Methods in Architectural Design
Digital modelling and representations:
Design and works by Riccardo Morandi and Sergio Musumeci
G. Curti (a), B. Polimeni (a), S. Raschi (a)
(a) Università degli Studi Mediterranea Reggio Calabria Facoltà di Architettura
Abstract:
Purpose:
The purpose of this abstract is as a contribution to research on the representation of flat
or variously shaped curves. The study is focused on the ability to model surfaces with
traditional CAD systems.
Method:
The analysis is focused on the possibility of determining the morphological configurations
of architectural coverings and other structures by means of the traditional, CAD,
instruments.
Result:
The characteristics of the architecture are highlighted by a process which starts from the
""pure form"" and arrives at the completed, built structure.
Discussion & Conclusion:
Our approach requires that a special focus be given to the works of R. Morandi and S.
Musmeci who used shaped surfaces for particular architectural structures in various ways.
Keywords: Digital modelling, representation techniques, traditional CAD systems, ruled
surfaces, minimal surfaces.
Corresponding Author: Gabriella Curti
Tel.:334-6698169
Fax.:0965-3222235
e-mail: gabriella.curti@unirc.it
Address:Contrada Melissari-Feo di Vito (RC).
Computer modeling
to document architecture and for use in design prefiguration
M. R. Cundari (a), G. C. Cundari (a)
(a) Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Salerno
Abstract:
This paper focuses on the use of computer modelling in two cases of design prefiguration.
The first involves the possible enhancement and conversion of the old monastery of San
Bernardino in L’Aquila, the second the possible renovation of a former ATAC bus depot in
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