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COMMISSION #3:
A Study in Reflexive Architecture
by Jon Brouchoud (a.k.a. Keystone Bouchard)
Until Monday 1 December 2008: visit the work in construction
6.30-7.30pm GMT (10.30-11.30am SL Time), Monday 1 December 2008: join the workshop in reflexive architecture (see below for details of how to sign up)
8pm GMT (12 noon SL Time), Monday 1 December 2008: attend the launch
Accessible in Second Life only: teleport to 2ND LIVE (83, 171, 22)
Free
In physical reality, architecture is a static and relatively motionless artefact. The occupant plays a passive role, observing but rarely impacting its composition. Winston Churchill’s statement, 'We shape our buildings and afterwards, our buildings shape us,' illustrates this point well. In a virtual environment, the architecture is capable of transcending the limitations of static buildings, and can become as fluid and dynamic as the communities of people it hopes to serve. Reflexive Architecture offers an opportunity for a new language of virtual architecture to emerge, free from the habit of pure physical replication.
You can explore Jon Brouchoud's commissioned study in reflexive architecture throughout the building process, at its launch, or afterwards on the 2ND LIVE island.
The work includes an interactive landscape architecture by Annabelle Fanshaw & Vicki Brandenburg.
Jon will run a beginners workshop in reflexive architecture for a limited number of participants at 6.30pm GMT on Monday 1 December. Please email Stephen Hodge at programming@exeterphoenx.org.uk if you would like to participate.
Jon’s work as an evangelist for virtual architecture has focused on the convergence of architecture, virtual worlds and augmented reality. He has collaborated on a wide range of virtual reality projects including the U.S. House of Representatives and Linden Lab Headquarters. He is author of ‘The Arch’ blog (www.archsl.wordpress.com), founder of Architecture Islands and leader of the Architecture in Second Life community group.
Phoenix Scratch is supported by Arts Council England (Lottery Funded).
Documentation
1. Click here for Jon's flickr gallery of the build, the workshop and the opening.
2. Click here for Jon's machinima of the build in progress.
3. Click here for an image of a 'show and tell' session on Orange Island.
4. Click here to view Jon's October 2008 'metanomics' interview.
5. Click here for Jon's 1 December entry from 'The Arch'.
6. Click here for 'not possible in real life' entry. |
