//process & sensibility
The R+D Studio @ShubinDonaldson is led by @Robin Donaldson, AIA &
@F. Myles Sciotto, Ph.D.
@F. Myles Sciotto, Ph.D.
The intention of the RplusD Studio is to advance our methods and processes regarding representation, fabrication, and documentation.
// sensibility
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Referential
vs
Representational
We look inward to explore the depth of our interests to ensure our approach is authentic to ourselves, our clients, and our projects.
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REPRESENTATION
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[ Drawing Ideas ]
/ WHAT
We develop novel methods of drawing into the design process, blurring the boundaries between representation and embodiment.
/ WHY
As digital tools become more ubiquitous and digital platforms more accessible, questions regarding authenticity and uniqueness become increasingly important to challenge.
/ HOW
We oscillate between physical and digital techniques of representation. If something is in the computer, we get it into the physical world to bring the hand back into the making. If it resides in the physical world, we put it into the digital to employ the power of computation.
REPRESENTATION
[ Drawing Ideas ]
/ WHAT
We develop novel methods of drawing into the design process, blurring the boundaries between representation and embodiment.
/ WHY
As digital tools become more ubiquitous and digital platforms more accessible, questions regarding authenticity and uniqueness become increasingly important to challenge.
/ HOW
We oscillate between physical and digital techniques of representation. If something is in the computer, we get it into the physical world to bring the hand back into the making. If it resides in the physical world, we put it into the digital to employ the power of computation.
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FABRICATION
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[ Embedding Methodology ]
/ WHAT
We investigate common assumptions about the workflow and systems of the building process.
/ WHY
Understanding the nuance of systems and components allows us to work fluidly with fabricators and builders to embed their expertise with our ideas.
/ HOW
Integrating ourselves into the means and methods of the project cultivates a dialogue with fabricators and enables us to incorporate our methodology into their processes.
FABRICATION
[ Embedding Methodology ]
/ WHAT
We investigate common assumptions about the workflow and systems of the building process.
/ WHY
Understanding the nuance of systems and components allows us to work fluidly with fabricators and builders to embed their expertise with our ideas.
/ HOW
Integrating ourselves into the means and methods of the project cultivates a dialogue with fabricators and enables us to incorporate our methodology into their processes.
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DOCUMENTATION
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[Advancing Knolledge ]
/ WHAT
We distill and disseminate the techniques and sensibilities discovered throughout the design process and share with a wider audience.
/ WHY
Communicating our interests processes past travel helpful to both understand and reflect on the path traveled and iterate for future directionsAnd articulate said interests findings two internal and external communities internal team in the external community and discipline at large.
/ HOW
Physical + digital publications and platforms.
Design and self-publish process catalogs that demostrate the journey.
DOCUMENTATION
[Advancing Knolledge ]
/ WHAT
We distill and disseminate the techniques and sensibilities discovered throughout the design process and share with a wider audience.
/ WHY
Communicating our interests processes past travel helpful to both understand and reflect on the path traveled and iterate for future directionsAnd articulate said interests findings two internal and external communities internal team in the external community and discipline at large.
/ HOW
Physical + digital publications and platforms.
Design and self-publish process catalogs that demostrate the journey.