Axial Line Definitions
by Sam
Here we demonstrate an isovist based approach to definition of the axial lines of a space. The algorithm identifies the primary and secondary longest axial lines of each isovist in real-time. These are used to define a pair of median 2d centric points: Movement towards either of the median points causes following of the general axiality of the space as perceived at that location. Further sets of exploratory movements based on this approach are demonstrated here.
Categories: Research • Tags: axiality, isovists, space syntax
Honfleur, Emiette de Maquereau
by Sam
Taken in Honfleur, Northern France, on Arcangel’s August 2012 voyage
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Digital Agents: Rotational Archaeologies
by Sam
Prototype testing of the responsiveness of high resolution, autonomously visual spatial agents within an active digital environment. This approach uses a geometric basis for the resolution and intersectional calculations of each agent’s ‘isovist’ or visual field, leading to successful pathseeking behaviours.
Startings
by Sam
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UCA: Inflatables Workshop
by Sam
Unit design workshop held at the start of the academic year 2011-12 at UCA examining potential modes of ‘self-making’ of low-tech inflatable structures.
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Scene seen mid cycle
by Sam
Taken near Lords Cricket Ground, North London, in May 2011
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On the Beach at Lackan Bay
by Sam
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Psarra & McElhinney: Just Around The Corner From Where You Are
by Sam
Download pdf Psarra, S and McElhinney, S. (2014) Just Around the Corner from Where You Are: Probabilistic isovist fields, inference and embodied projection, in Koch, D and Miranda Carranza, P (eds), The Journal of Space Syntax, V.5 Issue 1, UCL, London. pp.109-132 The work described in this paper was supported by the UCL Space Group EPSRC platform grant EP/G02619X/1 (P7726), in the context of a research project on Dynamic Three Dimensional Space Syntax Modelling, directed by Sophia Psarra at UCL.
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: isovists, mapping
Reservoir Dogs in E20
by Sam
Taken in Stratford, East London, in July 2012
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London 2012 Wayfinding Structures
by Sam
Completed with Surface Architects, who were appointed to work with LOCOG and ISG in the design and delivery of a family of high profile Wayfinding structures for the 2012 Olympic Park. The proposals combine historic vectors and iconic influences into a highly distinctive design that fits LOCOG’s original ‘look and feel’ brief. Each form incorporates LED backlighting, creating a field of glowing beacons across the Stratford Park. Six 7m high zone beacons, five 15m high major beacons and two 12m […]
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Berardi: Predictable Unpredictability
by Sam
Download pdf Berardi, V. (2012) Predictable Unpredictability, Bartlett RC3 GAD Report, University College London:London, UK.
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: chaos, GAD RC3, interaction
#uca field trip #worldtour
by Sam
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Olympic Monolith
by Sam
Taken in Stratford, East London, in July 2012
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Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb
by Sam
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Found by Rick Roberts in a Canterbury bookshop
by Sam
Taken in Canterbury in March 2012
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Bloomsbury Cider Press: Detail drawings
by Sam
Hypothetical design for an apple tree nursery and cider mill in Bloomsbury, London. Completed in collaboration with Tetsuro Nagata
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Travel Sketches
Lizzie’s assorted travel sketches
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Reas: Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists
by Sam
Download pdf Reas, C. and Fry, B. (2007) Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists, MIT Press:London, UK
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: coding
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by Sam
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Compactness in a simple gridisovists.org
by Sam
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Castle Drogo
by Sam
Taken at Castle Drogo, Devon, in March 2012
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Instagram Image
by Sam
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Realtime & Reflective Isovist Agents
by Sam
Typical spectral graph results from the methods shown in the below films can be viewed here. A complete re-write of the realtime isovist agents code into c++ has facilitated more complex isovist modelling and realtime analysis extracts. An updated version of the previously demonstrated movement within and perception of real plan space in realtime is shown above; below follow illustrations of new capabilities. As a secondary level, transparent barriers to movement can now be modelled and isovists related to vision […]
Categories: Research • Tags: agents, coding, isovists, realtime, soane
Instagram Image
by Sam
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Moody
by Sam
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Graff'd dist board, Casa De Musica, Porto
by Sam
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Corus Triathlon Infrastructure
by Sam
Animation of design proposals for a finish arch for UK Triathlon’s elite series hosting in Hyde Park, London. A series of folded steel barriers form the transition zones where athletes switch from swim to bike to running; before rising up to a triumphal finish and timing archway. Notions of the body as a wrapped form informed the folding geometries of the steel plates, which were provided to reflect Corus’ sponsorship of the event. Completed with Surface Architects.
Categories: Architecture • Tags: temporary, triathlon
Big piles of rock and snow
by Sam
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Greened brickwork in suburbia
by Sam
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Garden yellow no.3
by Sam
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Blank slates and new beginnings
by Sam
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Glanville: Researching Design and Designing Research
by Sam
Download pdf Glanville, R. (1999), Researching Design and Designing Research, MIT Press:Cambridge, MA. pp.771-8
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: cybernetics
Rome: Colour Sketches
by Sam
Pastel, pen and pencil sketches from a trip to Rome, March 2001 [by Sam]
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Last shot of #Boulogne, which bizarrely had numerous #Welsh restaurants. Anyone know why?
by Sam
Taken in Boulogne, Northern France, on Arcangel’s August 2012 voyage
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Walking Places: Naughty but Nice
by Sam
[click & drag to pan] Discovered in Broadstairs, Kent, in January 2012
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Home taping is killing music
by Sam
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First of the season
by Sam
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Henri IV’s house in St Valerie
by Sam
Taken in St Valerie, Northern France, on Arcangel’s August 2012 voyage
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Valletta: Sectional Drawings
Sectional and material proposals for a new lace weaving facility within the ancient city fortifications of Valletta, Malta.
Categories: Architecture • Tags: drawings, valletta
Bike
by Sam
Taken on Hampstead Heath, North London, in January 2012
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Optimistic crowd control #london2012
by Sam
Taken in Hyde Park, Central London, in August 2012
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Bondin: Embodied Dynamics
by Sam
Download pdf Bondin, W. (2013) Embodied Dynamics, Bartlett RC3 GAD Report, University College London:London, UK.
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: biomimetics, embodiment, GAD RC3
Field trip planning underway….
by Sam
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Letesson: Towards an Archaeology of Perception: ‘Looking’ at the Minoan Palaces
by Sam
Download pdf Letesson, Q. and Vansteenhuyse, K. (2006) Towards an Archaeology of the Perception: ‘Looking’ at the Minoan Palaces, in Journal of Mediterranean Archaeology, Equinox:Sheffield, UK. pp.91-119.
Categories: Theory Library • Tags: archaeology, space syntax
Subliminal Brexit messaging
by Sam
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Costa Rica: Seascapes
Seascapes from Lizzie’s volunteering trip to Costa Rica, 2005
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Gladiolus
by Sam
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Post Op X-ray No.2
by Sam
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