Digital Fabrication through Computational Design

CLASS. Sculpting Architecture. Supervisor, Dr. Hwang Yi

    The advancement of emerging technologies and materials transforms architectural practices, opening up new applications and possibilities. Over the past decade, 3D printing with ceramics has gained increasing attention within architecture due to its potential for material efficiency and the creation of unique geometric forms. In the “Digital Fabrication”... [Read More]

Beauty of Moving Sculpture and Architecture

OPINION. MMCA Hyundai Motor Series, Little Ark

Mechanical Beauty in Motion and Future Responsive Architecture     The Little Ark, a collaborative artwork by Hyundai Motor Company’s Robotics Lab, Hanyang University’s Department of Robotics, and artist Choi Woo-ram, exemplifies the mesmerizing beauty of moving mechanical devices. We human beings are naturally captivated by machinery’s silent, rhythmic movements,... [Read More]

Robot Building - Question of architecture in the age of automation

CLASS. Advanced Robotics in Architecture. Supervisor, Dr. Hwang Yi

    Robots, initially developed to handle tasks that are either too difficult or time-consuming for humans, have evolved far beyond simple, repetitive production processes. With continuous advancements in robot hardware and software technologies, they are now capable of performing complex and diverse tasks across various industries. While their presence... [Read More]

The Life of Medieval People in England and Cathedrals

ESSAY. An Exploration of British Cathedral Architecture in Ken Follett’s novel _The Pillars of the Earth_

    No matter how advanced technology and materials are, a building can only exist with someone who truly needs it to be constructed. Such a person emerges only when building the structure becomes vital to sustaining their livelihood. In this essay, I will explore the lives of medieval people... [Read More]