Induction week TASKS prior to introduction to project brief

on Monday 11th October 2010

You need to produce an A3 research document entitled “Cells - research’

By Monday 11th October, 10am. Contents must cover:

(This is a working document and will be in a good draft version)

1. Cells research – all types of cells from biological cells to cellular, small

scale space (tents, bunkers, prison cells, hotel rooms etc.,), as discussed in the

lecture on 4.10.10.

This must contain text, information, images, and wide range of information on

cells – you need to start having a clear understanding of the variety of cells that

exist – as a design reference tool and as actual space, that has been based on

inspiration from cell formations/research. This will be basis for your design brief,

set next week.

2. Domestic Cells – record and document spatial cells

Part of the A3 document should be a documentation of YOUR OWN DOMESTIC

‘CELL’ – the room where you live, work etc., - your own very special CELL.

You need to –

Describe

Document

Record

Measure

Draw

Photograph

Film etc…

And spend time in this space – reflect on your experience – and how you might

find this space difficult, awkward, small, dark, light, bright, etc.,

What is your experience of this space? Does it work? If so, in what way, and as

with everything, it can be improved – HOW..?

Bring this in on Mon 11th Oct – for discussion and show

These links may help to get you started, as well as books from LRC:

Some initial reference

http://www.bacteriamuseum.org

http://www.rachelarmstrong.me/ (living architecture link)

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8111/9-h-nine-hours-capsulehotel-

in-kyoto.html

http://vanguarq.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/futuristic-cellular-structurearchitecture/#

more-344

http://www.emergentarchitecture.com/projects.php?id=11

You tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdie_5-Ms5o&NR=1&feature=fvwp

(Bacteria/lab)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kIZ7PTRgVQ&feature=related (cell v

bacteria)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnlULOjUhSQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdwxIAfyE6s&feature=related

(red blood cells)

http://vimeo.com/10111938 (Protocells 3 / Rachel Armstrong)

Heidi Saarinen

October 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

As per email today, 12/10/10, this document must be complete by next Monday. You will add to this, but the core document of research to be finished, so you can move on with the project and especially your own 'domestic cell analyis'.