Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy
Thesis (S.M. in Architecture Studies)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2013.
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| author | Barone Lumaga, Michela |
| author2 | Larry Sass. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/822652019-04-11T02:55:01Z Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy Auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy Barone Lumaga, Michela Larry Sass. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (S.M. in Architecture Studies)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2013. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-100). The revolution in modes of design and production anticipate a liberalization of material/fabrication that can potentially allow the masses to take control of the design of the urban space. Historically with each technical invention, writing, printing press, and video-cameras, came not only the possibility for new creative practices but also the formation of the socio-political structures to allow such new praxis to mobilize and become effective. For example, with the advent of printing press, publishing houses organized the literary world, selecting culture for mass consumption, or film and television industry grew to broadcast programs and movies. During the '90's, theories of virtuality and the commercialization and privatization of public spaces, were seen as potential dissolvers of physical public places. Today we should acknowledge the power of networked media and digital fabrication for their potential to physically build public good. This thesis explores and proposes a method to create urban places by designing three prototypes of urban objects that can be customized by the public and easily fabricated with a CNC router which will allow a digitally networked audience to participate in the physical making of space in their cities. by Michela Barone Lumaga. S.M.in Architecture Studies 2013-11-18T19:01:46Z 2013-11-18T19:01:46Z 2013 2013 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/82265 861186552 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 100 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Architecture. Barone Lumaga, Michela Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title | Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title_full | Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title_fullStr | Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title_short | Public by design : auto-fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| title_sort | public by design auto fabrication for a contemporary urban physiognomy |
| topic | Architecture. |
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