The Hylozoic Ground Collaboration
dal 20/8/2011 al 1/10/2011
Segnalato da
20/8/2011
The Hylozoic Ground Collaboration
Cambridge Galleries - Design at Riverside, Cambridge
How a theoretical idea can be propelled forward into ground breaking research and viable strategies for a promising new branch of contemporary architecture. A tribute to an exceptional body of work which weaves together structural engineering, artificial life science, hybrid architecture and art. The collaboration refers to the collective of designers within Philip Beesley's studio, legions of dedicated students and volunteer teams, and to the ultimate fusion of expertise offered by Robert Gorbet and Rachel Armstrong.
Curated by Philip Beesley and Esther E. Shipman
The Hylozoic Ground Collaboration demonstrates how a theoretical idea, propelled forward through ground breaking research, can lead to a promising new branch of contemporary architecture. It charts the fifteen year, multi-continent journey of Philip Beesley’s “Hylozoic Series” that culminated in the Canadian entry to the 12th Venice Biennale of Architecture in 2010. The Hylozoic Ground Collaboration is Design at Riverside’s celebration and tribute to this exceptional body of work which weaves together structural engineering, artificial life science, hybrid architecture and art.
The collaboration refers to the collective of designers within Philip Beesley’s studio, legions of dedicated students and volunteer teams, and to the ultimate fusion of expertise and innovation offered by primary collaborators such as Robert Gorbet and Rachel Armstrong.
This exhibition is a behind the scenes look at the sketch books, prototypes, drawings, and evolution of the elements that comprise the wonder and magic of Hylozoic Ground—a window into the intense research, experimentation, highly specialized technical expertise and countless hours behind the beauty and spectacle.
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Key Collaborators Forum: Friday, September 30, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Lecture: Thursday, October 13, 2011 6:30pm
Frank and open discussions on the implication of mixing art & science between the Hylozoic Ground’s visionary team Philip Beesley (artist and architect), Robert Gorbet (engineer), Rachel Armstrong (experimental chemist), followed by book signing and refreshments at Design at Riverside.
Admission is free, everyone is welcome.
Design at Riverside would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council Program for the Promotion of Architecture for their contribution to the Hylozoic Ground Collaboration exhibition and the Grand Valley Society of Architects for their contribution to the Key Collaborators Forum.
Image: Phillip Beesley, The Hylozoic Ground (detail), 2010. Image courtesy of the architects. Photo: Pierre Charron.
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