Neri Oxman. architect and researcher at the MIT University, won last january the first The Earth Awards for her FAB.Recology research which combined principals of biomimicking with the design and construction of built enviroments.
Naomi founded
Materialecology in 2006, interdisciplinary research initiative that undertakes design research in the intersection between architecture, engineering, computation, biology and ecology. Some of her research results were exhibited last year at the Design and the Elastic Mind, MOMA NY.
I think her work is extremely interesting, definetely someone with a NEW vision.
Oxman's "Cartesian Wax" is a material designed to replicate the multiple functionalities of living tissue. It uses a combination of flexible and rigid resin to create a building "skin" that evokes living matter and responds to its local environment; its transparency level is modulated based on local heat and light conditions
"Monocoque" represents another approach to the fabrication of a skin-like membrane. The entire weight of each object is supported by its skin, with thicker areas that are reminiscent of natural vascular structures bearing most of the load. As such, they require no internal supports. The objects are fabricated through computational algorithms that, when output through a 3-D printer, produce structures that stand on their own
From a friend who is working in Paris I did hear about the maison Legeron and their beautiful flowers. A quick research on line opened my eyes and brought me to discover this incredible atelier. If you are not familiar with their work please make sure you visit their website.
This maison is a treasure!
Their silk flowers are still made completely by hand, using traditional tools.
The atelier is now managed by the grandson of the founder and their clients are the super selected fashion houses around the world.
