Memories of the future<\/h3>\n
Filip Nyborg from Studio 2B is working on his master’s project, Memories of the future. Right now, he is operating a joystick in Aarhus School of Architecture’s Robot Lab, while the drill of the machine works its way into the brown terracotta in front of him, to the accompaniment of squealing sounds.
\n\u2018I made the choice of working with only one material in order to obtain a deeper understanding of this material. Despite this choice, the complexity of my project has exploded\u2019, says Filip.<\/p>\n
Aesthetically the purest<\/h3>\n
At the heart of the project, lies Filip’s fascination with the encounter between the digital and the artistic. He uses physical samples and research to explore the role of ornamentation in the modern world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>
\u2018The ornament is the least prominent element of our modern built environment, but it is also aesthetically the purest element. In practical terms, ornaments and decoration are useless. This lack of practical qualities makes addressing the ornament difficult, and it is often left out of discussions. Nevertheless, architects invariably need to deal with the issue of decoration at some point of the design process. This should be more than just an afterthought,\u2019 says Filip Nyborg.<\/span><\/p>\nThe language barrier between man and machine<\/span><\/h3>\nOne thing Filip did as part of his process was to interview a ceramic worker. Filip also adapts his own tools – e.g. by constructing drills for the robot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>